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‘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
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.
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
3,422 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour
rdphil,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour by Cosimo!!! He was very personable, knowledgeable and engaging. Great sense of humor and kept the entire small group interested. He answrred ALL our questions. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide.
Great Vatican Tour
D7764BZjoannem,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour. Our guide, Marina, was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable and had an easy, understandable way of speaking. She connected with the individuals in the group and was also very attentive to the needs of the group and individuals in the group. We seemed to have more time in the Sistine Chapel than on past visits. The line to enter the Vatican was really long so it was well worth the money for the tour and to bypass the line.
A day to remember
JohannaC1047,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Marina gave us a day to remember. Full of knowledge and good history We do highly recommend, you will not be disappointed
Vatican semi private tour
Getaway43682896626,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the 3 hour semi private tour and it was well worth it, fantastic! Amy was our tour guide and she was tremendous. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She provided excellent insight and sprinkled in light hearted comedy to make for a great tour. We highly recommend.
So amazing! Cosmo was a very interesting guide! He was informative and very knowledgeable! He held us captive yet was re
Kitty B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Cosmo was an excellent guide. He was very informative and added a little humor while being very respectful. His knowledge was extensive and made the tour enjoyable!
Awesome
John A,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Truly amazing. My guide, Alessandra was phenomenal. She was very informative and also very nice. Compared to other tour guides she is the GOAT!
Small group allows one to really enjoy the tour!
James F,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Small group experience allowed you to really enjoy the tour. Very crowded, but our guide was able to keep us informed and moving through the crowds. He was excellent!
Christian was amazing! Fantastic Vatican experience!
F4860GTvanessad,
Oct 14, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Christian was the most amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, and quite funny! We enjoyed our day tremendously, and we would book with him again for anything in Rome. If we could give him 10 stars we would!
Mary was very informative...
Mona A,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mary was very informative and did a great job. She was very detailed about the Vatican ans Sistine chapel.
Great Expereince!
Deborah C,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stefanie was so knowledgeable and gave a great tour of the Vatican Museum and Peter's Basilica. Our group really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it.
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