Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2 - 3 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
  • 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

  • Skip the long ticket lines to the main attractions of the Vatican City
  • Explore the main galleries of the Vatican Museums
  • Admire Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Discover the masterpieces in Raphael’s Rooms, including The School of Athens
  • Uncover hidden gems with an expert guide in a small group setting

Your experience

Discover the Vatican Museums and Raphael Rooms

Explore the deep story of art at one of the best museums in the world.

Skip the long lines with sure entry and jump right into the wide halls and rooms of the Vatican Museums.

The Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the inspiring Gallery of Maps painted with topographical representations of Italy by Dominican friar Ignazio Danti will be visited.

See what came to the minds of Renaissance Italians about their environs while getting taken by Raphael's famous fresco, The School of Athens – which happens to etch out Renaissance principles.

Then go to the Raphael Rooms where beautiful frescoes by Raphael show old stories and classical ideas, proving his great skill in mixing art, thought, and tale.

The Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's masterpieces

Walk into the Sistine Chapel and see the famous paintings by Michelangelo come to life over your head in their true glory.

Take in every work of The Last Judgement with calm respect and enjoy the lovely beauty of this lasting piece.

Exclusive access to St. Peter's Basilica

End your trip by going to St. Peter's Basilica through a reserved passage known as the Scala Regia. This path lets you skip the long lines that often build up at the main door of St. Peter's Basilica.

See beautiful art like Michelangelo's La Pietà and the amazing Il Baldacchino altarpiece made by Bernini.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Visit to the Raphael Rooms and Pinecone Courtyard
  • Entry to the Sistine Chapel
  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Headsets (from 6+ participants)
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Tips

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Vaticano, 100

2
Vatican Museums

Guided tour (3 hours)

3
Cortile del Belvedere

Guided tour

4
Museo Pio Clementino

Guided tour

5
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour

6
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour

7
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour

8
Raphael Rooms

Guided tour

Sistine Chapel

Visit (15 minutes)

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
  • This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and baby carriages
  • The Sistine Chapel can be subject to unforeseen closure for religious or political events
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users