Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Skip The Line Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert local guide. Discover world-famous art and historical treasures, including the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Admire the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and learn the stories behind The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Walk directly into St. Peter’s Basilica to see the Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the tomb of St. Peter. This small-group tour offers a fast-track entry and an in-depth look at the Vatican’s most important sites. Ideal for first-time visitors, art lovers, and cultural travelers.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Vatican Museums skip-the-line tickets & Live Guide
Headset for Clear Audio
Sistine Chapel access with live guide
Experience Live Guide
St. Peters Basilica with guide
Assistance at the activity provider's office
Transportation
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Vatican City
**Vatican City** is the smallest independent state in the world, located entirely within Rome, Italy. Serving as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church, it is the residence of the Pope. Despite its size—covering just 44 hectares—Vatican City is home to some of the most renowned religious and artistic treasures in the world. Key landmarks include **St. Peter's Basilica**, one of the largest churches in the world, and the **Vatican Museums**, housing priceless art collections, including the famous **Sistine Chapel** ceiling by Michelangelo. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and deep cultural significance, Vatican City attracts millions of visitors each year.
Sistine Chapel
The **Sistine Chapel**, located in Vatican City, is one of the most famous religious and artistic landmarks in the world. It is renowned for its stunning ceiling painted by **Michelangelo**, featuring the iconic *Creation of Adam* scene. The chapel also houses **The Last Judgment** on the altar wall, also by Michelangelo. It serves as the site for important Catholic ceremonies, including papal elections. The chapel’s artwork, including frescoes by artists like **Botticelli** and **Perugino**, makes it a masterpiece of Renaissance art and a must-visit destination for art lovers.
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Sandra F,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Francisco was very informative and navigated us through each part of the tour quickly, yet stopped to point out important things and shared information. He was friendly and very accommodating.
Good tour
Kimberlee S,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Busy but our guide was very good at getting us through in a timely manner. Great descriptions of the paintings, I would recommend this tour.
Felt rushed
Anna R,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00Showed up at the meeting place early and was rudely turned away. When I came back, they were swamped with people checking in for my tour and booking other tours. Our guide Alex seemed tired and was annoyed at several times during the tour. He was knowledgeable on dates, names, and had interesting facts about the art but had a few critical comments about the Catholic Church and its teachings. The tour felt rushed. Will make it a point to go back on my own to actually enjoy the Vatican.
Great day
ROSE S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00I visited the Vatican museum on my birthday had a great time. The tour was amazing I would do it, and recommend it
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Joy M,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide and experience. Super knowledgeable! Thinking about taking a tour or seeing it on your own? Get a guide? First off, skipping the lines, learning so many key details about the sites which could have easily been overlooked.
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