Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

About this activity

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    2.5 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English Spanish
  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Optional audio guide

    English
  • family_12442251 Small group

    Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

  • The Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed until a new pope is elected
  • Explore the enormous collections of the Vatican Museums at your own pace
  • Learn all about the Renaissance period and the opulent treasures around you

Your experience

See the great art and buildings of Vatican City with no long waits in line on this guided tour of the Vatican Museum.

With a smart guide at your side, learn about some of the best works ever made.

As you walk through the lavish Vatican Museums, find out about its huge list of artistic treasures.

Learn about the importance of the Renaissance, a key time in human history when arts and sciences came together to create a new, bright world.

Note: The Sistine Chapel is closed until a new pope; other parts of the Vatican Museums are open so people can see them.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • English or Spanish-speaking tour (depending on option selected)
What's Excluded

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Germanico, 36

2
Local restaurant

Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2.5 hours)

Arrive back at:

Via Germanico, 36

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Red wine
  • Smoking indoors
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Sprays or Aerosols
  • Feeding animals
  • Explosive substances
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Nudity

Know before you go

  • June to September are particularly busy as they are high-season months
  • Vatican City is open Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (final entry 3:30 PM)
  • The activity provider reserves have the right to change the meeting time. If this happens you will receive a call or message.