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 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
3,408 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Given that it is a...
Nicole G,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Given that it is a Jubilee year, the Vatican is understandably crowded. However, our guide was wonderful at navigating the crowds and giving us time to enjoy the sights. She was very knowledgeable and had a good pace to the tour. We enjoyed this thoroughly.
Incredibly amazing!!
Matthew S,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely incredible. Our tour guide Eleanor was amazing in explaining each detail of the Saint Peter Basilica and the Sistine Chapel and gave extensive knowledge on each thing about its history and the background as well as the artist. Along with all the knowledge she was also able to keep us engaged the whole 3 hours. I would definitely recommend this tour and especially Eleanor.
The tour was amazing! Our...
Laura C,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! Our guide Cosmo was super knowledgeable and explained everything clearly, making the history and art come alive. Visiting the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend
It was nice to have...
Bret B,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was nice to have skipped the lines and have gotten some special entrances where only the guided tours could go. I was surprised how crowded it was even with an 8am tour, though our guide said it was not crowded from her perspective. The tour itself was nice, it was a little hard to hear at times because of all the people. Not the guides fault it was just loud even with a headset. There was a little information overload, so hard to take in all of it when you’re just ushering through each part. Would’ve liked some more anecdotal stories (for example we overhead another guide saying that Michelangelo had a self portrait in the corner of Sistine chapel, which was interesting) but overall she was very knowledgeable.
For Wednesday bookings...
Josephine G,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00For Wednesday bookings more clarity upfront on limitations visiting St. Peter’s basilica (rather than small print)
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