Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an enchanting journey through the Vatican with our expert guide, immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Let the rich history and stunning artwork come alive as your guide leads you through the labyrinthine halls, providing fascinating insights. Skip the lines to explore captivating spaces like the Gallery of the Maps. Stand in the iconic Sistine Chapel, captivated by the masterpiece 'The Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo. Conclude your unforgettable tour with a visit to the majestic St. Peter's Basilica.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women to enter to the venues
Only small bags are allowed in the venue
Saint Peter’s Basilica is 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
Please note all participant names and date of birth are required at the time of booking in order to join this tour. If we do not receive this information, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
The Evening Tour option does not include the access to St Peter's Basilica and consists of a 2-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Vatican City
Gain exclusive access to the UNESCO-listed Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with this small-group tour of 20 people or less, experience the renowned sites in the best conditions with your expert guide.
Vatican Museums
Stroll through rooms like the Gallery of Maps, with its golden, vaulted ceiling and the stunning Sistine Chapel, considered to be the Pope’s home chapel, with Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement. On your early-access tour, you’ll find the galleries to be considerably quieter than they would be later in the day.
What‘s Included
Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
Reserved Access to the Vatican Museums
Group of 20 people or less
Skip-the-Line Access to St. Peter’s Basilica [Except for Evening Tour Option]
Access to the Sistine Chapel
All entrance & reservation fees
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Vatican Group - English
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with English-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
Vatican Museums Evening Tour
Tour without St Peter's Access: Choose this option to visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel once the crowds have left! It doesn't include St Peter's.
Reviews
3,536 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun and enjoyable
Z6244RKsarahr,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and informative - had a great time. Thank you Amy for making it great.
Great tour, great tour guide, wonderful experience.
Alison B,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was very well organised. All the instructions were very clear and able to follow before the tour. Alex our guide was brilliant, very knowledgable, very informative, funny and charismatic. She knew after one introduction where we all came from and brought to our attention connections with some of those certain countries. The tour was very well laid out and thankfully due to the time of year less busy and very smooth. The group size was just right and we were able to access everything we wanted to. The audio equipment worked well and we were able to hear very clearly. Alex’s English and pronunciation is very good and clear. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole event and would recommend this to anyone wanting to do this tour.
A must-do while in Rome
Q9565MCcourtneyp,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessandra was a fabulous tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and a good sense of humor! The group makes sure your prepared well before the tour starts with reminders, suggestions, and information!
Wonderful Tour and great value for Money
Stephanie B,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with a highly knowledgeable guide(Alexandro). Great value for money. Would recommend this to anyone wanting a great tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s.
Great experience
FarAway02255132201,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very informative enjoyable tour Alessandro was an excellent guide
Getting the right guide makes the difference!
Jitendra M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Silvia as our guide. She was incredibly informative and gave the best details and descriptions throughout the tour. Her explanation of how the Sistine Chapel was created and Michelangelo’s struggles and trimphs are unmatched! Would highly suggest this tour with Silvia!!
Great Tour
keithnU235NR,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giuseppe was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. Insightful about the museum, Sistine chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
Cosimo was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable AND entertaining. He really made our visit absolutely exceptional
ahokiegirl,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cosimo had passionate details of all things Vatican, right down to how they chose the Swiss guards. I have been on many tours and this one was one of my most favorite. Cosimo knew so many interesting and memorable details of the visit. He really made things relatable. He obviously has a passion for Italian history which made his presentation so much more enjoyable. My favorite part of the tour was his explanation of Michelangelo’s Pieta. He really made things relatable for Mary. As a mother, he made me feel her pain and loss. I learned so many things on the tour that I will remember always! I cannot recommend him or this tour enough!
The wows of rome
staceyfU7329XG,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Vatican is a must see an amazing tour St Peters church is just beautiful and our tour guide okana was just great was really amazing
Fun
418frankiea,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy was fab, great fun and had great information to share with us. Made the tour straight forward and entertaining.
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