Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 40 minutes

Mobile ticket

Visit the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Follow your guide and enter the Sistine Chapel and the Saint Peter's Basilica and listen to your guide for their magnificent history.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Radios and headsets to better hear the guide

All Fees and Taxes

Live tour guide

Free online map at the meeting point

Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point

Access to the Sistine Chapel

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Tips

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Discover some of the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Included

Sistine Chapel

Following your guide Eenter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the intricate fresco that covers the entire ceiling and walls. Painted by Michaelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Sistine Chapel represents a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. From the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome. The artist also expressed his frustration through hidden meanings in his work, which have since been uncovered and deciphered. Listen as your guide lets you in on Michelangelo's private jokes.

20 minutes • Admission Included

Options

French with Basilica Access

English with Basilica Access

Spanish with Basilica Access

German with Basilica Access

Italian with Basilica Access

Reviews

3.75

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful artistry.
Conrad C,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour was great! My only complaint is that these tours over book and everywhere is extremely crowded. Almost 100degree weather and you are rubbing up against strangers that are just as much sweaty as you! Not a comfortable feeling. Tour companies should put a limit on the number of people per tour.
Bummer
Pamela L,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Our tour guide did not speak english very well and that really impacted our experience. We had so many wonderful tours on our trip but this one was definitely our least favorite. Hard to understand, tons of nonessential information and talked entirely too much. Overwhelming and long.
Excellent.She was well informed to us and non stop talking.
Jaclyn L,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
She felt same as i did. Our guide was excellent and she needs all that credit!!! She made us well informed.
Average, not dependable
S N,
Mar 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00
St Basilica visit was cancelled on the previous evening (visit of 04/03/2025 cancelled by operator on 03/03/2025). 2. I could not get REWARD points worth £6.50 deducted/redeemed when I booked the next tour of Colloseum even though I tried while booking. Please do not select this tour operator.

From EUR 79