Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend more time inside with no-wait access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica through an official Vatican partner entrance. On this comprehensive guided tour, you'll experience the best of the Vatican in just three hours, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. Navigate the vast complex of artwork and history with an expert, who will bring this ancient collection to life. Choose from several departure times and languages.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
At times, despite our priority access tickets, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
St Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
On Wednesday mornings, access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included due to the Papal Audience. Entry is only possible after 1:00 PM.
St Peter's Basilica is not accessible on the express tours options
Please be advised that access to St. Peter's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance. This requirement is essential for security and the Venue organizational purposes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Please note that if you choose the “St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only” option, access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel will not be included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
Guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica (except: Wednesday morning & if Express option selected)
Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
Group of 20 people or less (except St Peter's Tour Only option, 25)
Access to the Sistine Chapel (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
Leaflet for the visits of Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
Gratuities
If you book “St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only,” access to the Vatican & Sistine Chapel is NOT included
What To Expect
Vatican City
Vatican Museums tours with skip-the-line access are popular, yet even fast-track lines can be lengthy. This exclusive experience provides admission through a dedicated entrance, ensuring a queue-free visit.
Vatican Museums
Embark on an exclusive journey into the treasure trove of the Vatican Museums. Explore the intriguing Gallery of the Maps and Tapestries, immersed in tales of Vatican secrets. Marvel at captivating Italian maps, and be awe-inspired by the sculptures in the Gallery of Candelabras. Capture memories with a photo stop at the Pigna statue in the Pinecone Courtyard, crafted by the renowned Donato Bramante. Join our English speaking expert guide for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Vatican City!
Options
Private Tour up to 2 guests
Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica for up to 2 people.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Evening Tour
Skip-the-Line Access: Enjoy a Skip-the-Line access to both the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel to maximize your time inside.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Early Evening Departure: This early evening tour finishes at a perfect time for dinner.
Ends at Sistine Chapel: This option ends at Sistine Chapel. Please note St. Peter's Basilica is not accessible in the evening tour
Vatican Special Evening Group: Escape the crowds and visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at sunset on this small-group tour of max. 22 participants.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Express Semi Private
Express Semi Private: 2-hour Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour [10 people maximum]. St Peter's Basilica Access is NOT included.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Private Tour up to 4 guests
Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica for up to 4 people.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Private - English
Tailor your Vatican experience to perfectly suit your needs on this private tour, with an expert, English-speaking guide
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Small Group - English
Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with a small group of up to 15 participants.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
St Peter Tour Only- no Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica Express: Experience St. Peter’s Basilica on this express guided tour with reserved entrance [Vatican & Sistine Chapel Excluded]
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Not included: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel access is not included in this option
Starting point:
Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Express Group Tour
Express Group Tour: 2-hour tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a group of 20 people. Access to St Peter's Basilica is NOT included
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Group - Spanish
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with Spanish-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Museums only
2 hours highlights tour of the Vatican Museums (does not include St. Peter's Basilica).This tour ends at the Sistine Chapel.
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Group - Italian
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with Italian-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Semi Private - English
Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with an intimate group of up to 10 participants.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Group - English
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with English-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Express Small Group
Express Small Group Tour: 2-hour Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour [15 people max]. St Peter's Basilica is NOT included.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Reviews
38,736 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Luke P,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, loads of history. Highly recommend. We opted for the early morning 8am start. When we finished the queues will stretching miles!
Lara is a great guide!
Britt H,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing tour! Our guide, Lara was fantastic. She knew so much about the art and the history! I was super impressed with her. This is a great tour and I highly recommend it. You have time after the tour to see more of the Basilica. .
Our tour Guide Simona should be a college professor who knows how to make history interesting.
skate10,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simona our guide was the best guide of all our trips. Enjoyed her personality and knowledge.She is the only guide who knew how to spun the “ tomato “
Vatican and sistine chapel
Sandra F,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Vatican and sistine chapel are loooong tours. If ypu have a boring tour guide who just spits out facts without a little humor/personality these tours can be hard to withstand. But Hector was great. He was knowledegable, funny, and a great story teller!
Wonderful Experience!
eklny,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family truly enjoyed this tour and our tour guide Oksana was just fabulous. She explained everything thoroughly. This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Rome. Highly recommend this trip.
Excellent tour
Karen S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about the subject and took care if the group. Her knowledge of the logistics of navigating the Vatican was well worth it.
Wonderful guide
Denise S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was an archaeologist and was able to really explain the sites to us. It made it very interesting and he allowed time for breaks for water, toilet and photos. We loved him!
A Vatican trip we won’t forget!
Kimberly A,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicola was an amazing tour guide. We learned so much from him and he made sure that our time with him was filled with so much culture and knowledge. He has a true passion for what he shared with us.
Not worth the price
BRADLEY W,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Guild was fantastic! There was a last minute change because the previous guide had to cancel. Though it was a Wednesday. The ticket should allow you to skip the lines into the Basilica. $220 CAD for two for entry into the museum and Sistine Chapel and a short tour is bonkers. Would have rather just paid entry $65CAD with out the guide.
Silvia is a Great Tour Guide!
Yvette A,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour! Our guide, Silvia, was kind and patient, as a few in our group needed to walk a little slower. She was very well informed, smart, funny and made the tour engaging. Thank you for a great tour for first timers in Rome!
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