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Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Vatican's treasures with an expert guide and priority entrance in a small group. This exclusive tour includes the incredible collections and galleries of the Vatican museums and of course the awe inspiring Sistine Chapel. Designed for those who wish to explore and experience the full splendour of the 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.
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.
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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
Location Pick Up & Drop Off
Scavi / Necropolis
St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning
VIP English Guided Tour: VIP English Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP French Guided Tour: VIP French Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP Spanish Guided Tour: VIP Spanish Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP Italian Guided Tour: VIP Italian Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP German Guided Tour: VIP German Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
Operated by Maya Tours
757 reviews
Patricia C,
Mar 13, 2025
This tour was worth every penny. Our tour guide, Christina, was excellent. Her knowledge of the artworks and her passion for what we were seeing made the tour even more enjoyable. She took time to explain exactly what we would see when viewing the Sistine Chapel and it made seeing the masterpiece magnificent. The only thing I will say is that the Vatican no longer does a god job controlling the entrance to the Sistine Chapel so it was over crowded and noisy. Nobody was respectful of the fact that it should be a place of quiet reflection and that was disappointing. However, that has nothing to do with the tour provider or our guide. I would absolutely take another tour with this company and with Christina in particular. Our family of 6 all agreed she was the best guide we had for any activity we did in Rome. Thank you Christina for a fabulous and educational tour!
Robert L,
Mar 12, 2025
This was a light and entertaining, but not particularly memorable tour of the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Our guide was friendly light and entertaining, but I think we would’ve been better served. Had we had been given a guide who is more of a history scholar.
Darrell W,
Mar 11, 2025
Christine did an amazing job. Super knowledgeable and professional. We enjoyed our guided tour through the Vatican.
Celeste P,
Mar 11, 2025
This tour was so amazing! I learn so much and the tour guide was the best. She knew her stuff and you could tell she was so passionate about the tour that it drew you into that world. I would take this exact tour again. I loved it that much!
Julie S,
Mar 11, 2025
Kind of long lots of people it was very interesting. Guide was well informed Very hot in March can’t imagine in the summer with no AC
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