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3 hours
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See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Head inside the world’s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo.
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!
Before you start, our multilingual staff will welcome you to our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
Luggage storage NOT available
We are sorry to inform you that this tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after you enter, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes
All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee.
Pets are NOT allowed
St. Peter's Basilica is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead
Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Headsets to hear your guide better (Tours over 10 persons)
Welcoming staff at comfortable office
Fast track entrance tickets
Free Wi-Fi & Recharging station at the meeting point
Gratuities/Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
St. Peter's Basilica is closed Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Vatican Museums
Visit the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.isit to the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.
Sistine Chapel
In the Sistine Chapel you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo’s astonishing work, the entire ceiling and the Last Judgment, and then again in St Peter’s Basilica where his beautiful Pietà is kept
8,741 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Geovanna C,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide Alessandro was great and super knowledgeable. There was so much to see in the Vatican museums and Alessandro gave us so much information about the artwork inside. He made sure to explain everything that we were about to see, including the security protocols and where to go so that we stayed as a group and avoided any confusion. He was also super respectful of the places we visited and ensured we would be as well. Would highly recommend!
Nadine S,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
Excellent loved every minute especially the chapel would recommend to friends and family would definitely go agin
Dan M,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
What a waste of $300+, changed our start time from 8:15 to a busier 12:15. Tour guide barely spoke English. Took our head sets before entering the chapel. And she was nowhere to be found on on the exit of the chapel. So we had to go through the line to see St Peter's Basilica
Olivia T,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
Tour was not a relaxed experience. Understandably the attractions are extremely busy however we felt the guide rushed through the tour, this did not include a guided tour of St Peter's as advertised
JOHN B,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
My 9 family members said the “ Skip the Line, Vatican Tour with St Peter’s went very well. Very little wait time and their tour guide was very informative. Special memory
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