Vatican Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter Basilica
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Uncover the beauty of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with our expert guides. As the Vatican Museums are the home of roughly 70,000 arts, it is impossible to visit everything in
one day.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered
Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees
St. Peter's is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31. During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
The Vatican can be very crowded all year round All visitors must pass through an airport-style security check. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel can close without notice on rare occasions. If this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica instead
Travelers with disability are eligible for free tickets
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Tour guide
Recharging station for your devices
Headsets for groups more than 5 people
All Fees and Taxes
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Entry/Admission - St. Peter’s Basilica (only if the passage is open)
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
St. Peter is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31.
What To Expect
Vatican City
If you look just 1 minute at each piece of art, it will take you 12 years to finish everything. That is why our 3-hour visit is the perfect way to make the most out of everything.
Sistine Chapel
During the visit, get ready to be mesmerized by the works of the master painters like Raphael, Bernini, da Vinci, and of course, Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement.
Options
Guided Tour in French
Guided Tour in German
Guided Tour in Italian
Guided Tour in Spanish
SKIP THE LINE: Guided Tour Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel And Basilica
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of the entire Vatican!
Meagan B,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of stairs so be careful with older or handicapped guests but it was a wonderful tour and guide was friendly and well informed.
Fantastic!
Cornelius B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Out tour guide, Henry, was amazing! His knowledge and enthusiasm was off the charts. We recommend this tour for anyone visiting Rome, and if you are with Henry you are in luck.
Wonderful experience,...
Vaniel A,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, skip the line is the way to go. Our guide was so nice and educated of the area and history.
Great tour
Tracey P,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00I have done a similar tour before- but this one was MUCH better. We went through the museum area pretty quickly, but that was to be expected. She gave us plenty of time in the Vatican and I didn’t feel rushed. The guide was easy to understand and knowledgeable.
Don’t bring kids
Abby H,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00This tour is slow paced and very detailed. It was far too slow and in depth for my family. Our kids are 8, 14 and 17 and all were begging to quit in the first 1/2 hour. You skip the line but it takes 2 hours to get to the Sistine Chapel anyway because you have to listen to the entire tour first. Definitely not what I thought I was booking. Probably good for small groups of adults but not a tour to book with kids.
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