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 in the morning.
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 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.
Vatican Group - English
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with English-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.
Reviews
3,689 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vatican museum
Paradise28861455726,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oksana was a cracking guide, from start to finish she kept the group feeling together, pace was brisk but acceptablely so. Cant fault her knowledge, would 100% recommend it and will definitely do it again if/when we return to Rome. Many thanks
Excellent Choice
T7745WMkb,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00Excellent tour guide Cosmos! Very knowledgeable and humorous!
Exceptional tour!
Maps32466466745,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00The tour was excellent. Ami was knowledgeable, experienced, personable and humorous. What more could you want in a tour guide!
Great experience
josebU7327TH,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00Great experience, our Guide Iman was very professional and shared a lot of information, he also showed us some special places
You need to book this tour
kirstyrP9783UI,Apr 14, 2026
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5.00Leonardo was great, really knowledgeable and fun.
Vatican guided tour- Great experience with City Wonders
Ambassador631165,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with the guided tour at Vatican from City Wonders. The guide Davide Bonaffini was a wonderful guide, give us great interpretations of the history, the art works along the way. His English is easy to understand without Italian accent. We definitely will go with City Wonders again.
Fantastic guide Davide Bonaffini
JaneDA,Apr 14, 2026
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5.00Absolutely great tour with our guide Davide Bonaffini who was so knowledgeable. He really made the trip enjoyable
Brilliant tour of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica
td7772017,Apr 14, 2026
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5.00We highly recommend this tour. Cosmo, our guide, was excellent - so knowledgable and good fun.
Spectacular experience!
kellier635,Apr 14, 2026
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5.00We had a spectacular experience with Amy as our guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour!
Brilliantly tour !
Pinksfoodytraveller,Apr 14, 2026
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5.00Laura Farina was an excellent guide, so informative and interesting, picking out the best bits of the miles of Vatican Museum to visit
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