Vatican, Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour & Basilica Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Skip the lines and dive into the Vatican’s treasures with priority access to the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica (upgrade option). Enjoy expert insights into masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael, and uncover the fascinating rivalry between these iconic artists.

Highlights:

Skip-the-Line Access: Save hours and explore more.

Sistine Chapel: Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling.

St. Peter’s Basilica (Upgrade): Extend your tour to include this architectural wonder.

Perfect for art and history lovers—book now for an unforgettable Vatican experience!

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

The Basilica of Saint Peter is closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.

All guests must bring a valid ID for the security check.

Please note that the Vatican Museums are very strict with entrance times. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed entry, and no refund will be provided if you arrive late or do not attend the tour.

The Vatican Museums follow a mandatory dress code, be sure to cover shoulders and knees.

Entrance to the Basilica may be restricted without prior notice due to religious ceremonies during Jubilee year

Disabled visitors receive free entry to the Vatican Museums. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that the staff may handle your request.

Please note that the time of the tour can change. Please notify your correct phone number and country code so we can reach out to you.

All tours after 2:00 PM do not include access to the Basilica

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Free Wifi available at the meeting point

Skip the line Entry - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Licensed and professional guide with headsets

Staff available to assist you at the meeting point

Skip the line-Basilica ENTRY ONLY (if option selected)

St.Peter’s Basilica guided tour

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Vatican City

Your tour will start in the Vatican Museums, where you will explore with our guide the most famous galleries

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Vatican Museums

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour with an official, knowledgeable guide who will uncover the fascinating history and hidden stories behind the masterpieces.

15 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Italian Tour without Basilica

Spanish without Basilica

German Tour without Basilica

Portuguese without Basilica

French Tour without Basilica

English without Basilica

English with Basilica Access

access to St.Peter Basilica

Spanish with Basilica Access

Access to St. Peter Basilica

French With Basilica Access

Access to St.Peter Basiica

Reviews

3.76

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
mcmahon,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The Vatican is very crowded. Office for start of tour not very recognizable from the front. Confusing to find
More than expected
Global27641613781,
May 20, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide was Daniella and she was amazing. She really shined sharing the Roman history of the Vatican. Stopping and explaining and always ready to answer questions. She brought excitement and appreciation of the many artifacts. We left filled with wonderful memories
Guided tour very...
Annie C,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Guided tour very informative and complete with the Palatine tour. Without a guide, several elements of history elude us.
Very enlightening
Mick M,
May 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The guide was hilarious and made the trip into a stage play with all the Roman characters. Great tour
Great tour!
Paul B,
Apr 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Lucy was very knowledgeable and nice at the same time! She took us everywhere as promised! The price was good value for the money!
Sistine Chapel
11ginaj,
Sep 1, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience w/early entry and skip the line. (Highly recommend early entry option to summer travelers to avoid heat of the day.) Guide Francesco provided excellent information, kept group together/moving and was considerate of timetable.
Great tour guide!
delaneynoelle7,
Aug 25, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00
Very organized company. We did the early morning tour with Antonio (the one who knows himself as the Antonio who can speak Japanese lol). He was very friendly, professional, funny, and informative. He commented on the most important things as we made our way through each site and he showed a real enthusiasm and passion for sharing his knowledge. Thank you, Antonio!
We were in good hands!
Guide40426478574,
Aug 8, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent guide, Laura, who did really well to navigate us through the crowds. She was very informative and we enjoyed the tour immensely. Thank you for a great time!
Tour with Antonio
L392ZEchiarad,
Apr 30, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00
We took the tour to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Despite the great turnout of these days we were able to see all the main rooms and Antonio, our guide, explained with great passion the works on display.
Breathtaking Vatican
Karl T,
May 27, 2022
- Viator
4.00
We visited the Varican Museum & Sistine Chapel. Our guide was very friendly, had a lot of knowledge, however the information we recieved seemed a bit disorganized. Be careful what tiem you book the tour for as by the time we finished we missed the entrance to the Basilica.

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