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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Guided Experience

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Overview

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English
Italian
French
Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

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Skip the lines and see the incredible Sistine Chapel, the best of the Vatican’s extraordinary collections & galleries and visit St.Peter's Basilica with an expert guide, in a small group for those who want to see all the Vatican has to offer on this comprehensive and exclusive experience.

The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, along with beautiful sculptures, frescoes and architecture the Vatican Museums make up an impressive collection like nowhere else on earth.

Visit the breathtaking Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture of Master Artists like Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael and of course Michelangelo.

-TOURS WITH ST.PETERS BASILICA LAST APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS

-IF ST.PETER'S BASILICA IS CLOSED ON THE DAY OF YOUR VISIT THERE WILL BE AN EXTENDED TOUR OF THE VATICAN MUSEUMS

-TOURS NOT INCLUDING ST.PETERS BASILICA LAST APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS

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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student photo ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Sistine Chapel.

Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.

It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.

St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour (if option selected)

Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide

Skip The Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Location Pick Up & Drop Off

Scavi / Necropolis

St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning

What To Expect

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Vatican Museums

Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps

1 hour 45 minutes•Admission Included
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Sistine Chapel

Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx

15 minutes•Admission Included

Options

GER - VATICAN TOUR + BASILICA

Semi-Private German Tour: Semi-Private German Guided Tour (Maximum 15 Pax)

FRE - VATICAN TOUR + BASILICA

Semi-Private French Tour: Semi-Private French Guided Tour (Maximum 15 Pax)

English Tour (NO BASILICA)

No Basilica : St. Peter's Basilica entrance not included

ENG - VATICAN TOUR + BASILICA

Semi-Private English Tour: Semi-Private English Guided Tour (Maximum 15 Pax)

SPA - VATICAN TOUR + BASILICA

Semi-Private Spanish Tour: Semi-Private Spanish Guided Tour (Maximum 15 Pax)

Reviews

4.71

42 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • If you take only one tour, make it this one.

    Candida J,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    AMAZING does not even begin to describe the experience of being on this tour with Deborah. She seriously was the BEST guide and gave us the opportunity to see and learn about the history of the Vatican. Everything about this tour was outstanding. 10/10! Highly recommend.

  • Amazing tour

    Michelle C,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tia was an amazing tour guide. She was very informative and answered any questions we had. We learned so much today! She got us through the lines with ease. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommend!

  • Once In A Lifetime Experience

    Karen J,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was my first time in Rome. Tour guide was thorough, knowledgeable, personable and added humor to the tour, at times making it interactive. I was glad I booked this small group tour (10 people max). We were given head sets and earphones so we wouldn’t miss anything. Guide got to know everyone and also used headsets to make sure no one was separated from the group. Being a Jubilee year, the Vatican was very crowded. Tour is fast paced, there is a lot of walking and many steps. It is impossible for the guide to comment on every artifact and painting due to the size of the Vatican. Definitely book skip-the-line to save 3-4 hours waiting to get in. We passed everyone by. Also be sure to include Basilica guided tour part of the tour. When tour is finished you are free to remain in Basilica to pray, meditate or listen to the beautiful live singing of various masses. I am not Catholic but this is a must see tour for any religion

  • Very disappointed

    Meg J,

    Apr 26, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    This was the most disappointing experience we had in Rome, I was actually in tears. I have visited the Vatican Museums before, so I know what a tour can be. Our tour guide couldn't walk and talk at the same time, so we ended up just standing for long periods of time listening to him. He talked about a few things in GREAT detail, droning on about things like the specific birds in a floor mosaic. And then he completely glossed over other important things, such as giving very little information about the Sistine Chapel. I had to supply information to my travel companions that I had learned on my previous visit. For the great deal of time we spent, we only saw the few halls leading to the Sistine and then were left in the chapel. I understand you can't see everything in the many kilometers of the museum, but I know for a fact we could have seen a lot more if our guide had been better at time management. He seemed like he just didn't want to be there and wanted to get it over with as quickly as possible. This was my mom's once-in-a-lifetime "bucket list" thing and knowing she had such a disappointing experience made me so sad.

  • Tia was a fabulous guide!...

    Debbie D,

    Mar 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tia was a fabulous guide! Her knowledge and expertise is outstanding!! We highly recommend a tour with Tia!!

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