Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel & Opt Basilica Entry

Activity Information

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 - 3 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    German French Italian English Spanish Portuguese
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Your experience

Begin a marvelous journey at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with privileged entrance accompanied by a learned companion.

Explore one of the greatest collections of art in the world while roaming through centuries of history, culture, and spirituality.

Walk through the awesome galleries of the Vatican, which include the Gallery of Tapestries where beautiful Renaissance fabrics are shown very clearly, and the Gallery of Maps decorated with amazing map paintings from the 16th century.

See the old statues in the Belvedere Courtyard of the Pio Clementino Museum, which has long-lasting great works like the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere.

It ends inside the Sistine Chapel, where you can view Michelangelo’s genius.

See the famous Creation of Adam and the powerful Last Judgment-two works that people have marveled at for many years.

Book the Option access to St.

Peter's Basilica, the center of Catholicism and a masterpiece of architecture from the Renaissance.

See Michelangelo's Pietà, look at Bernini's beautiful baldachin, and enjoy the amazing dome that makes Rome's skyline so special.

Take this opportunity to interact with the artistic and spiritual heritage of the Vatican in a way never done before.

Book your tour now and build memories that will last forever!

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Vespasiano, 24

2
Cortile del Belvedere

Guided tour ()

3
Vatican Museums

Guided tour ()

4
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour ()

5
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour ()

6
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour ()

7
St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (30 minutes)

3 drop-off locations:

Basilica di San Pietro, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel

Meeting Point

Highlights

  • Inspire your creative side while viewing one of the largest collections of art
  • Travel through time as you explore the history of the Vatican and the popes
  • Discover the Galleries and the Belvedere Courtyard
  • Expert guide in your selected language, with headsets included
  • Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
  • Licensed and professional tour guide
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
  • On-site assistance at the meeting point
  • Free WiFi available at the meeting point
  • Food and drinks

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Umbrellas

Know before you go

  • -St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.
  • -Vatican Museum tickets are valid only for the specific entry time indicated; latecomers will not be allowed in and no refunds will be issued.
  • -All guests must present a valid photo ID at the security checkpoint.
  • -Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times while inside Vatican premises.
  • -Access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited or suspended without prior notice due to religious ceremonies, particularly throughout the Jubilee Year.
  • -Visitors with disabilities may be eligible for complimentary admission to the Vatican Museums. Please inform us at the time of booking so we can help arrange the necessary accommodations.
  • -Be sure to provide a valid phone number with country code so we can contact you if needed.
  • -Please note that the Sistine Chapel may close without prior notice on rare occasions. Should this occur, your guide will provide a tour of other sections of the Vatican Museums.