VIP Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour with Vatican Grottoes

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From EUR 79

4.8
706 reviews

Overview

Available languages

German
English
Italian
French
Spanish

Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Vatican's treasures with an expert guide and priority entrance with a small group. This exclusive tour includes the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel and direct entrance into St.Peter's Basilica and the Papal tombs. Designed for those who wish to absorb the full splendour of the Vatican, this experience is an in-depth exploration into Vatican city.

Wander through the Vatican Museums, whose halls house an incredible array of masterpieces. This vast collection includes exquisite sculptures, mesmerising frescoes, and architectural wonders that together create a collection unmatched anywhere in the world.

Feast your eyes on breathtaking works by world renowned artists such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, and Botticelli, culminating in the Sistine Chapel. Here, Michelangelo's famous frescoes, including the majestic Last Judgement, stretch magnificently across the ceiling and rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.

If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

The Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel. We are unable to provide refunds as the Basilica is free to enter and not included in the tour price

If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student photo ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Sistine Chapel.

Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.

It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Free to explore in the Basilica and Papal tombs after the tour has finished

Skip The Line St.Peter's Basilica Entry (when possible)

Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide

Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

Introduction to the highlights of St.Peter's Basilica with a guide

Location Pick Up & Drop Off

Scavi / Necropolis

On Wednesday mornings St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public due to the Papal Audience

St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning

Options

VIP FRENCH TOUR 2025

VIP French Guided Tour: VIP French Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)

VIP SPANISH TOUR 2025

VIP Spanish Guided Tour: VIP Spanish Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)

VIP ITALIAN TOUR 2025

VIP Italian Guided Tour: VIP Italian Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)

VIP GERMAN TOUR 2025

VIP German Guided Tour: VIP German Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)

VIP ENGLISH TOUR 2025

VIP English Guided Tour: VIP English Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)

Operated by Maya Tours

Reviews

4.8

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  • Deborah was the very best!

    Mike T,

    Feb 4, 2025

    5.0

    Deborah was a great tour guide. Would definitely take any tour again that she was leading. Incredibly informative and meaningful on so many levels.

  • The Vatican & Sistine Chapel

    Lorraine N,

    Jan 28, 2025

    5.0

    What a fantastically informative tour we had with the wonderful Christina, she was a fountain of knowledge with a touch of humour. We travelled as a family of 7 including grandmother and children age 8,14 and five adults. We got to see the most interesting parts of the Vatican in our short time of 3 hours, and Christina knew all the quiet spots to go through in detail what we’d be seeing in certain busy rooms like the Sistine chapel and what to look out for. We had 2 other tours in Rome but Christina is a tour guide we will look out for when we go back as there is just so much to see and do in this beautiful city.

  • Overpriced

    James S,

    Jan 25, 2025

    2.0

    You are rushed through the museum too quickly. The guide offers bathroom breaks at every occasion so you spend a lot of time waiting. You are left in the Sistine Chapel for ten minutes with audio pieces off so no explanation or discussion about any of the paintings in there. Nothing from a religion perspective discussed except negativity. So the St Peter’s Basilica part of the tour should be taken via another option. This tour is extremely overpriced. Two hours long not three. The “skip the line” part is not worth it on a weekday in the off season. There are hardly lines then anyways. The guide was personable and funny but didn’t

  • Our guide Debra was...

    Jason C,

    Jan 23, 2025

    5.0

    Our guide Debra was absolutely amazing! She is passionate about her work at the Vatican and brought so much energy to her tour experience. We learned so much while on the tour and discovered details that we would have never seen on our own. Our guide also worked tirelessly to ensure that we had the best experience possible while working around other groups and individuals. 10 out of 10!

  • VIP Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour with Vatican Grottoes

    Carmela S,

    Jan 23, 2025

    3.0

    Over all the tour & guide was great, only thing is the guy in the reception (Maya tours) was unfriendly & not welcoming of the clients at all maybe he's having a bad day or whatever.