Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour
Overview
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Enjoy a group guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and explore the vast collections of the Museums and admire the magnificent murals by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Meet your tour guide and skip the long ticket lines at the Vatican Museums. Discover the highlights of the vast interior of the museums, including the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, and the Tapestry Gallery.
Learn more about the fascinating artifacts and stunning artwork on display with your guide. Make your way to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and admire the stunning frescoes of Michelangelo which adorn its walls and ceiling.
Conclude the tour with priority and line-free access to St. Peter's Basilica, which you can explore at your own pace.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress Code; knees and shoulders must be covered
Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
Due to the Pope's audience access to the St. peter's square in excluded from Wednesday morning tours
Due to numerous number of stairs and uneven terrains wheelchair/walker users and slow walkers can not be accommodate
Due to the Vatican Museums regulations persons with any sort of disabilities can not be accommodated
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Due to the Jubliee the St. Peter's Basilica maybe subject of last minute and unannounced closure and access to the Basilica is not guaranteed
The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. In such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers
"English Group Guided Tour" and "English Evening Group Tour" options require a minimum number of participants and if the minimum number is not met, Capitolium Tours, has the right to cancel bookings at any time, even 1 minute before starting time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-Line Entrance of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
English Language Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
All Fees and Taxes
Priority Access of the St. Peter's Basilica (subject of availability)
Use of headsets
Access to the St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from English Evening Group Tour Option
What To Expect
The tour start at our meeting point. Please come 15 minutes before starting time to the point for to avoid confusion and ensure smooth check-in. Once at the meeting point please come inside and check-in with the front desk.
Vatican Museums
With 20,000 works are on display, the Vatican Museums display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
Options
English Private Tour
Taylored and Designed: for persons with disabilities, wheelchair users, slow walkers and families with numerous children.
A Private Guided Tour: for you and your party only that means there is no other participant and the guide is at your service only.
Duration: 3 hours: Guided tour of the highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Access to the Basilica: A priority access to the St. Peter’s Basilica from inside of the Sistine Chapel at the end of the tour.
English Evening Group Tour
Priority Access: Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Evening Group Tour: A unique way to visit the Vatican Museums in the evening when most of the crowds have left.
Duration: 2 hours
Small Group: A group of maximum 14 participants.
English Group Guided Tour
Reviews
779 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour
Frank Z,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Marcelo was awesome we had my 85 year old dad with us and whenever he could he found short cuts for him or a place for him to sit for a quick rest. Super knowledgeable and very friendly.
Exceptional
Elizabeth T,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. I highly recommend this tour and this company. They had excellent communication. Everything was exceptionally well organized. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The whole experience was flawless. 10/10 highly recommended tour
Fast paced and very...
Maria L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fast paced and very informative! Bernadette was very helpful and great at keeping track of us all on a busy Saturday morning!
Great Vatican Experience!
Diana S,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Roberto was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Even his recommendation for lunch after the tour was great! Arrangements for meeting spot very easy with great communication with booking agent.
Definitely worth it.
Byron B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was knowledgeable, able to handle the crowds, and incredibly considerate of our needs. It was a great experience and really the only way to get through some of the insane lines - even at 8 a.m. we were thrilled to have the skip the line access.
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