Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Group Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the passing of Pope Francis:
- The Sistine Chapel will be closed to all visitors starting April 28, 2025, until further official notice. Your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
- Starting April 22, 2025, St. Peter’s Basilica will be closed to group visits. However, individual visitors will be allowed entry until April 25, to pay their respects.
- The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Square.
- Until further notice, the Basilica will remain open only for individual visits. Group visits are temporarily suspended.
Your Tour Guide will make sure you don't miss out the highlights and also receive the right information making your visit informative. Discover the amazing art pieces collected by the popes throughout the years including Laocoön and His Sons, Apollo Belvedere, and Belvedere Torso. Your journey will then continue towards the by passing though the breathtaking galleries.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Due to the passing of the Pope, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to visitors starting from April 28th until further official notice. Your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
Visitors with a certified disability of more than 76% do not require a ticket.
It is not possible to join the tour with a stroller unless it is foldable.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to listen clearly
Licensed Tour Guide
Access to St. Peter's ( if option selected )
Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Dome ticket (€8 can be paid on spot)
Options
Spanish: Vatican Tour
Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: This 2.5-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entrance tickets.
French: Vatican Tour
Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: This 2.5-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entrance tickets.
Italian: Complete Vatican Tour
Complete Vatican Tour: This 3-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
Port: Complete Vatican Tour
Complete Vatican Tour: This 3-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
English: Vatican Tour
Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: This 2.5-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entrance tickets.
Portuguese:Vatican Tour
Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: This 2.5-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entrance tickets.
English: Complete Vatican Tour
Complete Vatican Tour: This 3-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
Spanish: Complete Vatican Tour
Complete Vatican Tour: This 3-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
French: Complete Vatican Tour
Complete Vatican Tour: This 3-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
Italian: Vatican Tour
Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: This 2.5-hour tour includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entrance tickets.
Reviews
313 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guides, Fred and...
Laura A,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guides, Fred and Virginia, were both so knowledgeable about the Vatican Museums and Basilica. Because of the conclave we couldn't go to the Sistine Chapel, however, their expertise more than made up it. They provided so much interesting information about these beautiful places.
Not with this operator !!!
Brian R,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
1.00Your guide was absolutely rubbish 3rd time going brought my daughter, rushed tour with zero effort, short answers was not arsed or didn’t know the information was absolutely desperate, disappointing for price paid really was. Yes absolutely do the tours at the Vatican however do not use this tour operator
Our tour guide Julia was...
Alex D,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Julia was amazing. She was incredibly informative and knowledgeable and seemed like she knew everyone in the Vatican. Her tour was not only informative but she engaged brilliantly with everyone, includingour 2 young children, making everyone feel included as part of the tour group. The tour did seem to end abruptly at the end of the Sistine chapel and we felt a little abandoned to make our way to St Peter’s square and the Basilica, but we managed OK! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone
Great Tour
Jen,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was really good. The meet point was easy for our taxi to find. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave us time to see things and take pictures. She even walked us to the Holy Door at the basilica. It was a great.
Nadia our tour guide made the experience much more fun & interesting
SafwatRiad,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an incredible experience, and our tour guide, Nadia, truly made it unforgettable. From the moment we stepped in until the very end, she was an absolute gem. Her knowledge, passion, and energy were unmatched—she constantly shared fascinating information that brought every moment to life. Nadia went above and beyond to make sure we were engaged, comfortable, and fully immersed in the experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-tier tour!
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