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 Italian
Guided Tour in Spanish
Guided Tour in French
Guided Tour in German
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Reviews
111 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great guide. My...
Susan P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great guide. My wife has lupus and it was difficult for her to walk. He showed extra care. Great.
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Dale L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tour was over crowded and we didn’t get to the Basilica due to the possible long wait. The guide spent too much time talking and it led to us taking 3 hours to complete the museum tour. The whole tour was supposed to take 3 hours.
The Vatican
Maria M,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Julian was our tour guide. He was very informative. I gave him five stars. He always made sure his group was there before he moved on. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Elena was great. She kept...
Jennifer V,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Elena was great. She kept us together and navigated the crazy crowds well. Her passion for art was enthusiastic and informative. The Vatican Museum was great. Saint Peter’s Basilica was so crowded it felt a bit chaotic, not Elena’s issue more about the crowds.
Get your tickets in advance….
Teresa M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
4.00Looong tour. Last-minute change that excluded St. Peter’s Basilica was disappointing. Too large a group size made it difficult to navigate and follow along, particularly since it was super crowded even with the “no waiting in line” option.
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