Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Tour with access to St Peter
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Skip the long lines and step straight into the wonders of the Vatican with exclusive skip-the-line access! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Vatican Museums, where every corner is a masterpiece. Your expert-guided itinerary highlights the most significant treasures, ensuring you experience the very best.
Next, enter the legendary Sistine Chapel and gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the mesmerizing *Last Judgment*. Witness this world-famous masterpiece up close—an unforgettable experience.
Finally, admire the stunning Raphael Rooms, a jewel of the Italian Renaissance. Get access to explore St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church on Earth.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A copy of your Passport, ID or Driving license is required to visit the Vatican State
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Tour Start Time
Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services, in such cases the guide will take you to Rafael Rooms
Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed
TOP VIP Group Tours are small group of Max 12 visitors
VIP Group Tours are small group of Max 20 visitors
For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
This tour does not include climbing the Dome
We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
Security Controls and Tickets scanning can require up to 30 minutes before getting inside
Pets and dogs are not allowed
In the event of flight or train delays, strikes, or taxi no-shows, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Our guide will provide an introduction to St. Peter's Basilica, after which you can explore it at your own pace.
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Not suitable for persons with difficulties to move
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
- Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian. - Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artifacts of all the world.
Stanze di Raffaello
Explore the mesmerizing Raphael Rooms with your guide
Options
Italian Group Tour No Basilica
Live Italian Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
French Group Tour No Basilica
Live French Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
Spanish Group Tour No Basilica
Live Spanish Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
German Group Tour. No Basilica
Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica German Group Tour. No Basilica: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours German Group Tour. No Basilica
English Group Tour No Basilica
Live English Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
TOP VIP Vatican Tour
TOP VIP 12 visitors. Skip the lines & Enjoy Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica or Rafael Rooms Tour TOP VIP Vatican Tour : TOP VIP Vatican Tour of max 12 visitors. Passport required: A copy of your Passport, ID or Driving license is required to visit the Vatican State Duration: 3 hours
VIP English Group Tour
VIP 20 visitors. Skip the lines & Enjoy Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica or Rafael Rooms Tour VIP Live English Guide: VIP 20 visitors. Skip the lines & Enjoy Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica or Rafael Rooms Tour Passport required: A copy of your Passport, ID or Driving license is required to visit the Vatican State Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
Guided Tour of Rafael Rooms
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
Skip the Line tickets
Access to St. Peter's
St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closure
Guided Tour inside the Basilica
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guide and tour
Larry A,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and well prepared. She was friendly, caring, and capable. She answered any and all questions gracefully. I highly recommend her.
A great value so glad we did this!
Tracy B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The instructions were clear in terms of where to meet up. The guide was very patient and thorough. She really appeared to enjoy her job. Very knowledgeable.
Our guide was so...
Lyndsey B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was so informative! She explained all the history of the Vatican and St. Peter’s basilica along with the sistene chapel! Such a great experience!
Vatican Visit
I8056OMlorrainea,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must see if you are travelling to Italy.
Great tour.
Neil R,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great dreailed tour of the vatican museum and sistine chapel and great skip the crowd entrane to St Peters Basilica.
Tour of Sistine chapel
Barbara W,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very purposeful and knowledgeable. She focused on the highlights and was very thorough. I believe her name was Lania?
Amazing Experience
Jason C,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring comfy shoes and be prepared to walk. It’s an amazing tour, but there is a lot of walking involved and standing.
Great tour
Christina S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Plenty of time to see everything. Knowledgeable guide - Elizabette did a great job! Easy meet up instructions. Walking was not a problem. So much to see!!
Poor value, book yourself and get a digital audio guide
remsy,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We paid €281 for this tour, but it was very poor value compared with a self-guided visit. Official Vatican entry is €20, and the official digital audio guide is €8, so a non-guided visit would have cost only €28 total, or €33 with the official online booking fee. The guide was clearly knowledgeable, and this is not a criticism of her personally, but most of the commentary was not understandable in the crowded rooms, so we often did not know what we were looking at. The guide also did not lead us through the Sistine Chapel and left us at the entry stairs, and we did not skip any lines. In hindsight, the self-guided option would likely have been cheaper, clearer, and more useful.
The Vatican tour was...
Bryan K,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Vatican tour was excellent and very informative. Our tour guide Elisa was very friendly and enthusiastic! Highly recommend this tour.
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