Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

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From EUR 34

4.48
36,852 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

1

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.

5 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

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!

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Included

Options

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 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

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 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

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 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 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 - 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 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

St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only

St. Peter's Basilica Express: Experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica on this express guided tour with reserved entrance
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 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

Reviews

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  • Disappointing Guide in Ursa

    Jennifer H,

    Jun 6, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    The tour had immense potential. The guide, Ursa, was very knowledgeable; however he was quite disrespectful toward a slower, disabled woman. He was much more concerned about getting his radio back than he was about her. I attempted to explain she needed an elevator and he told be to be quiet because he was talking to her. He also was asked a few questions and he just said hen would “get to it” and never did. I could have worked with his challenging accent, because I did learn a lot from him, but I was angry the whole time which isn’t what I was expecting at the Vatican. Most people (maybe everyone else) took off their audio piece very early in the tour. Very disappointing.

  • Sistine chapel closed

    carol s,

    Jun 6, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Sistine chapel was closed. Would appreciate a credit. The guide was witty and informative. She explained many interesting aspects of the art and sculptures.

  • Started good ended terrible

    shane w,

    Jun 6, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    This tour started off good , but as we entered the chapel our guide just raced though, couldn’t hear anything she was saying and we got separated…. No flag was up and the headsets cut off we got lost and apparently went the wrong way and now cannot finish the tour. Completely missed the most important part of the tour St. Peter’s basilica. So disappointed and angry. How do you leave 5 out of 15 Olin your group and it’s not like we were just lagging behind we literally just got left

  • Thorough Tour of Vatican

    Molly M,

    Jun 6, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    We did get to see everything the tour promised—and during a Jubilee year, that was no small achievement. Sarah was an excellent guide—very informative, and took time to answer questions from my inquisitive 13 year old. Very thorough tour. 3 full hours long.

  • LOTS of information

    Shannon G,

    Jun 6, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Very long tour. We had to leave and the guide was still talking. Just didn’t move fast enough for us. For us and most of the group we were with there was too much information and we discussed things at length.