Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Group Tour

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 hours
  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English Spanish
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the company of a guide
  • Set off on an exclusive Vatican tour early in the morning before it gets busy
  • Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel

Your experience

Be one of the more than five million people who visit every year the world center of Catholic Faith.

See Vatican City with admission to its main sights, including the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

It is lovely, with a great history plus deep artistic and religious value.

Since UNESCO named the whole Vatican City as a World Heritage Site, this place has become an all-in-one spot for visitors.

The might of the Holy See stands above all; be it those awed by pictures, carvings, holy art works, wonders of building design or even the Pontifical Swiss Guards who have been protecting the Pope from as far back as 1506.

Choose the early morning schedule so you can start exploring the beauty of Vatican with a limited number of people inside.

Walk through the halls of Vatican Museums and the famous Sistine Chapel with only a small crowd in your midst.

Or choose the late morning schedule so you can visit later in the day.

Visit the museums with your expert guide, where you will see the best collection of art in the world; some of the best sculptures and masterpieces from Renaissance times.

Move on to see the Candelabra Gallery divided into six beautiful rooms with works of art coming from all over the country connecting the relics of the Roman Empire to modern times.

See the wonderful Hall of the Rugs, where there is a big collection of rugs by Raffaello Sanzio showing different Catholic stories and tales.

Then go to the Map Room with your helper, a great place for those who like science.

Look at the world maps made by Roman map makers, giving a view into old thoughts about how the world looked many years ago.

See the Sistine Chapel and look at the well-made frescoes that cover both the ceiling and walls of the chapel.

Your guide will share tips on what to notice when entering the chapel and answer any questions you might have after you leave.

After this, you are welcome to go to St.

Peter's Basilica, where you can explore by yourself.

Entry to the basilica is free.

What's Included
  • Live guide
  • Entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, certain areas of the museum — including the Sistine Chapel — may be temporarily inaccessible during your visit. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security