Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour, & Entry to St. Peter's

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Explore the grand halls of the Vatican Museums and marvel at the artwork
  • Learn about the history of the Vatican and the art within it from your guide
  • Skip the long lines with fast-track entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • See the Sistine Chapel and admire some of Michelangelo's famous frescoes
  • Visit St. Peter's Basilica and marvel at Michelangelo's famous Pieta sculpture

Your experience

Meet your guide and move to the Vatican Museums.

After a short security check, go in through the special reservation entrance.

Once inside, walk with your guide through the large collection of the museum.

Go through the Gallery of Maps which has a beautiful vaulted ceiling covered in gold.

Stop by Raphael's Rooms to see works from this famous artist.

Begin your tour by learning about the relics and paintings from your guide.

Use a headset to hear their talk so as not to miss any details.

After touring the museum go to the grand Sistine Chapel.

Look up and see Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement.

End your visit at St.

Peter's Basilica which is known as the largest church building ever to be built and also considered among the most important and holiest places in Christianity.

The guide will share with you its long history and you will be able to see more clearly one of Michelangelo's early works of art, "The Pieta".

What's Included
  • Tour Guide
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • Headsets
What's Excluded
  • Tips

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Shorts
  • Oversize luggage
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Backpacks
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Glass objects
  • Open-toed shoes
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Ripped clothing

Know before you go

  • Shoulders and knees need to be covered for entry to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
  • The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica might close without any prior warning. Refunds are not possible in this case
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year