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

About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

Highlights

  • Admire treasure from across the centuries housed within the Vatican Museums
  • Be amazed by Michelangelo's famous ceiling decoration in the Sistine Chapel
  • Learn about the history of St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world
  • Feel free to ask your guide any questions that you may have throughout the tour

Your experience

Begin your visit at the Vatican Museums, a display of the church's long-lasting influence.

You will see many exhibits and treasures inside, with commentary from your guide that helps you appreciate it all.

Then walk into the great Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's famous ceiling fresco, a masterpiece of the High Renaissance.

Last but not least continue to St.

Peter's Basilica to see its wonderful architecture and learn more about the history and culture of this landmark building right in the middle of world Catholicism.

What's Included
  • Guide
  • Skip-the-line entry tickets and tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line entry tickets and tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Please note: 2025 is a Jubilee Year and Basilica tickets sell out very quickly. If you book less than 72 hours before your tour, we cannot guarantee direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica. However, you’re still welcome to visit on your own—with a short wait at the main entrance—while guests with tickets enjoy direct entry with our guide from the Sistine Chapel.
What's Excluded

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Vaticano, 91

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour

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Sistine Chapel

Guided tour

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St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour

Finish at:

Saint Peter's Square

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Flash photography
  • Backpacks
  • Bare feet
  • See-through clothing

Know before you go

  • Please note that 2025 is a Jubilee Year, which may result in restricted access to certain areas of the Vatican Museums due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, If you book less than 72 hours before your tour, we cannot guarantee direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica. However, you’re still welcome to visit on your own—with a short wait at the main entrance—while guests with tickets enjoy direct entry with our guide from the Sistine Chapel.
  • As these circumstances are beyond our control, we appreciate your patience and understanding.