Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    3 hours
  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Marvel at the impeccable architecture of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
  • Get the most out of your visit to the Vatican with skip-the-lines access
  • Immerse yourself in years of history and admire sculptures at the Vatican Museum
  • Discover the genius of Raphael in the Raphael Rooms and admire his finest works
  • Escorted entrance to St. Peter's Basilica for bookings made >72 hours in advance

Your experience

Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums

Find the treasures of the Vatican with priority access.

Take a small group tour that is expertly led and covers the Vatican Museums as well as the Sistine Chapel.

Get exclusive skip-the-line entry to St. Peter's Basilica too! Follow a carefully planned schedule that makes the best use of your time and shows you the most famous parts of the Vatican.

Masterpieces from Michelangelo and Raphael

Skip the line to buy tickets and go straight into the Vatican Museums where you can see old statues like the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere as well as great works from Michelangelo and Raphael.

View the ceiling of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel while an expert guide reveals the hidden stories behind this famous work.

Then, dive into the Raphael Rooms where you will look at well-known frescoes like the School of Athens—often missed by rushed visitors.

Exclusive entrance to St. Peter's Basilica

After your tour of the Sistine Chapel, take advantage of the special entrance to St. Peter's Basilica that goes beyond the long public lines*, available only through some guided tours.

Once inside, feel free to explore the largest church in the world at your own pace surrounded by centuries of artistic and religious history.

Reservations made with less than 72 hours' notice do not guarantee the skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica and in this case, the tour ends at the Vatican Museums.

What's Included
  • Small group size
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entry ticket
  • Expert guide
  • Escorted entrance to St Peter's Basilica
  • Ability to enter St Peter's Basilica on your own accord after the tour has ended
  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
What's Excluded
  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Giulio Cesare, 237

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On foot

(10 minutes)

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour (2.5 hours)

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Chiaramonti Museum

Guided tour

5
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour

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Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour

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Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour

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Raphael Rooms

Guided tour

9
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (20 minutes)

Finish at:

Basilica di San Pietro

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The Vatican Museums provide free entry for visitors who are at least 74% disabled with certification and provides free entry to caretakers: please inform the local partner when booking if you fit into these requirements
  • To obtain a student discount, valid student ID must be shown on the day of your tour. If you do not have a valid student ID, you may be charged a new full ticket price to be paid by you on the day of the tour
  • It is possible that access to the Raphael Rooms can be denied due to overcrowding; if you want guaranteed entry to the Raphael Rooms, it is recommended to book the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour which guarantee entry to the Raphael Rooms
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • The activity provider cannot wait for late arrivals. If you are unable to find your guide 10 minutes before the starting time, please call the number on your voucher
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users