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 German
Guided Tour in French
Guided Tour in Spanish
Guided Tour in Italian
SKIP THE LINE: Guided Tour Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel And Basilica
Reviews
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The only perk of this...
Victoria G,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00The only perk of this tour was the ability to skip most of the line. Asides from that it felt very rushed.
Not really in English
Anonymous,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
1.00Italian accent so thick I gave up. Tour was a total waste of time and money, this was the worst tour I have ever taken on Viator. probably best to visit this place without a guide. Lots to see
So much information
Anonymous,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Tremendous amount of information. So much to see. Tour guide explained very many things. The whole place was too crowded though. Better if fewer people were allowed in at a time.
Headsets didn’t work....
Lisa S,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
3.00Headsets didn’t work. Lost an hour. Very crowded. Too many tour groups! Skip the line was good. Guide great!
Skip the line. Yes plz
astonamartin,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00This was great experience. Totally worth it. The guide was very knowledgeable. I have taken this tour 2 times and its worth it
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