Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Guided tour
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Gu...

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Guided Tour

Join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica to explore the highlights of the Vatican. Gain in-depth knowledge of historical artifacts and breathtaking architecture.

Activity Information

Audio guide included
English,Spanish,French,Italian
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration
2.5 - 3 hours
Live tour guide
French Italian English Spanish
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Skip the ticket line
Yes

Your experience

See the important aspects of Vatican City on a simple guided day tour. Begin with a look at the large set of things kept inside the Vatican Museums, which includes Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel. After this, go to St. Peter's Basilica and enjoy its beautiful building.

Masterpieces of the Vatican Museums

Get skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums. View a massive collection of relics and works of art assembled by the popes — Laocoön and His Sons, Apollo Belvedere, and the Belvedere Torso. Appreciate what you'll see as you walk through famous galleries, including the Gallery of Maps.

The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

At the beautiful Sistine Chapel, you will have time to look at the great paintings on its walls and ceiling. See Michelangelo's bright works showing many stories from the Bible, including The Last Judgement.

Proceed to St. Peter's Basilica to see the great works of sculpture and art housed inside. View the Pietà and Baldachin before ending your tour, then you may stay as long as you want while looking into either the papal tombs or the dome.

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Sebastiano Veniero, 74

Vatican Museums

Guided tour (2 hours)

Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (30 minutes)

St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (30 minutes)

Meeting Point

Highlights

Save time and skip the general admission line at the Vatican Museums
Learn about the vast collection of the Vatican Museums with your guide

Enjoy some free time to admire the beauty of the Sistine Chapel

Explore St. Peter's Basilica and see the famous Pieta

Discover the highlights of the Vatican City in one day

Not Suitable for

Pregnant women

People with mobility impairments

What's Included

Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Licensed Tour Guide
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Dome ticket

To Remember

What to bring

Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

Shorts
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
During high season security checks may take up to 20 minutes.
Knees and shoulders must be covered in order to enter the Vatican.
St. Peter's Basilica is an active church and may close without notice. In case of closure you will be given an extended tour of the Vatican Museums.
It is not possible to join the tour with a stroller unless it is foldable.
Important Information: Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance.
However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' will undergo conservation from January 2026; scaffolding will partially obscure it until further notice.

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