Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Access

Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Access

Explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, without having to queue. You can also choose to visit St. Peter's Basilica to conclude your Vatican tour.

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a 50% refund

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 - 3 hours

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

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  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Expert guide brings masterpieces to life with fascinating stories & insights.
  • Skip the line Ticket to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel—more time for art, less time waiting
  • Learn all about Michelangelo's masterpiece inside the Sistine Chapel
  • Admire Michelangelo's famous The Last Judgement
  • Explore Vatican galleries—Maps, Tapestries & Candelabra masterpieces.

Your experience

Skip the Line to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

See the Vatican from an insider's view.

Free of delays, free of worries.

Going to the Vatican Museums is a must but trying to see them on your own can be pretty overwhelming.

That's exactly why our expert guide will take you straight to the main highlights with skip-the-line entry and stories about each masterpiece.

Explore Centuries of Priceless Art

Begin your tour in the Vatican Museums where there is a collection of many centuries of priceless art.

Walking through the famous Gallery of the Maps feels like walking into a 16th-century version of Google Maps.

Stunning works in the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Candelabra are ready to be seen next.

The Sistine Chapel

Proceed to the glorious Sistine Chapel with the astonishing ceiling frescoes of Michelangelo.

Raise your eyes to The Creation of Adam as well as to The Last Judgment and see how these masterpieces set a precedent for the remainder of Renaissance art.

St. Peter's Basilica

If you select the complete package, go straight into St. Peter's Basilica thereby avoiding another long line.

While here take time to see Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's glorious Baldachin and what is arguably one of the most beautiful churches ever created.

Your tour ends outside of the Basilica giving you a chance to wander around St. Peter's Square at your own pace or discover other nearby gems like Castel Sant'Angelo whenever you want.

What's Included
  • Official guide
  • Skip-The-Line Entry to the Vatican Museums.
  • Skip-The-Line Entry to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Entry to St.Peter's Basilica (if option selected).
  • Team available to assist you at the meeting point.
  • Free WiFi available at the meeting point
  • Headsets to hear the Guide well
What's Excluded
  • Transportation
  • Food and Drinks

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Vespasiano, 26

2
Cortile del Belvedere

Guided tour

3
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour

4
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour

5
Vatican Museums

Guided tour

6
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour

Finish at:

Sistine Chapel

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please Note that the option "Vatican museum & skip the line ticket" is not a guided tour, but only ticket to access.
  • The Basilica of Saint Peter is closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.
  • All guests must bring a photo ID for the security check.
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums are very strict with entrance times. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed entry, and no refund will be provided if you arrive late or do not attend the tour.
  • The Vatican Museums follow a mandatory dress code, be sure to cover shoulders and knees.
  • Please note that during the Jubilee year the Basilica of Saint Peter may observe different unexpected closures.
  • Disabled visitors receive free entry to the Vatican Museums. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that staff may handle your request.
  • All the tour after 2:00 PM do not include the access to the Basilica
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
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