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 Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
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.
During the Conclave, access to Sistine Chapel will not be possible
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)
Access to the Sistine Chapel [except during Conclave]
Group of 20 people or less
Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
Leaflet to help with the visits of Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica
Gratuities
Options
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.
Vatican Private - English
Tailor your Vatican experience to perfectly suit your needs on this private tour, with an expert, English-speaking guide
Vatican Group - Spanish
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with Spanish-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
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
Vatican Small Group - English
Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with a small group of up to 15 participants.
Vatican Group - Italian
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with Italian-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
Vatican Semi Private - English
Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with an intimate group of up to 10 participants.
Vatican Group - English
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with English-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
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.
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.
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
Reviews
36,309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding!
Nayelah S,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Oksana did an outstanding job on this tour. Even though Saint Peter‘s Basilica was unfortunately closed (I wish the company would give us tickets (even just entry tickets) in the future to come back in this scenario), she was still able to more than make up for it with so many cool facts and tidbits about the Vatican and Sistine chapel. Her passion, knowledge and command on the subject is impressive, and she’s so affable. She perfectly balanced giving us information without overwhelming us with a barrage of facts. She also paced the tour very well. This was my art history dream come true. When I was talking to other people who have been on similar tours, I realized especially how fantastic Oxana was because she gave us information that they weren’t given that made our experience so much better. Highly, highly recommend!
Basilica in museums are what we are paying for
Alton S,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
3.00Don’t think of this as a group of only twenty people. Hmmm groups of twenty, 30-50 or more starting with not just your group, but with many other groups. Extremely crowded with many “groups” is what really happens. No adjustments for lack of access to the attractions originally included. Don’t get me wrong, the things you are exposed to are truly amazing, but with out St. Peter’s basilica, cost should be reduced significantly.
Our guide, Paula H, was...
Seeta P,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Paula H, was very knowledgeable and very thoughtful and kind. She made the visit very memorable
Guide was very informative and friendly
Rosanna C,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was exactly as advertised. Timely and friendly guides. English speaking, headers to hear and saw so many things
Terrible guide and tour
Anthony M,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00The guide spoke too fast and did not always make sure the whole group was together. She didn’t give us opportunities to take pictures. Often people in the group would be taking pictures and then try to scramble to catch up with the rest of the tour. She dumped us “outside” of the Sistine chapel making it sound like the next door was the chapel only for us to walk for another 40 minutes through various galaries before getting to the Sistine chapel. She gave us no information on how to either get to the gardens after or exit. Just made us return our radios and then walked with two-three of the people in the group, continued to talk to them and ignored the rest. Truly not worth the money for the guide. I could have bought an audio guide and toured the Vatican at my leisure. Instead I felt rushed, ignored and then dumped. Definitely would not recommend.
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