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

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    1 - 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
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  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Admire the stunning masterpieces of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
  • See the highlights of the Vatican Museums, including the Gallery of Maps
  • Learn about the history of the Vatican and its art from your tour guide
  • Enjoy the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica and it's incredibile architecture
  • Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's

Your experience

Meet at the tour office found in the old part of Borgo Pio inside the Vatican.

After your guide gives an opening, go on to see the lovely stores of the Borgo while getting useful local tips for eating and touring in Rome.

Know the history of the Sistine Chapel before moving toward the square through Via della Conciliazione.

While walking down this road look at the flags and surrounding embassies which serve as an entrance to St.

Peter’s Square.

At the heart of St.

Peter’s Square, there is a huge Egyptian obelisk with rows of columns and statues representing different saints.

Discover the historical importance of this place and get to know Bernini, an artist who became famous after designing it.

Going to the Vatican Museums see and know the daily life of the people in the smallest city of the world.

Take a photo of Swiss Guards, the pontifical bodyguards wearing their quite unique clothes from Renaissance times.

Move slowly to the door of the museum where you will be taken to a place made ready for groups who have tickets that let them avoid waiting in line.

Walk by a grand show of Roman and Greek figures, and also see the Room of Cloths and the Room of Maps.

VALUE Michelangelo's famous works: the Adam's Creation and the Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel.

This great fresco brings images very clearly into the mind, effectively telling stories of humankind during biblical times.

End your tour at St.

Peter’s Basilica where you will be escorted to an entrance that enables a straight walk from the museum thereby avoiding the long line that is always in the square.

What's Included
  • Expert tour guide with 10+ years of experience
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line access
  • Entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Important Notice: Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Sistine Chapel will be closed from April 28, 2025, until the end of the Conclave for the Cardinals' election.
  • Living History: If you visit during the Conclave, you will witness the Vatican during one of the most important religious events in the world.
  • Vatican Museums Extension: The guided tour will be extended to include additional areas of the Vatican Museums, such as the Raphael Rooms and other important galleries.
  • Special Inclusion: Skip-the-line ticket to Basilica of St. Mary Major (Jubilee Basilica and burial place of Pope Francis) as compensation for the Sistine Chapel closure.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica Access: Included unless closed for religious ceremonies.
  • Reminder: Always check the specific option you selected (see exclusions).
What's Excluded
  • The 'Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour and Ticket' option does not include the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
  • The 'St. Peter's Basilica Skip-the-Line Tour and Ticket" option does not include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Gratuities

To Remember

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Important Notice – Sistine Chapel Closure (Conclave April–May 2025)
  • Due to the passing of Pope Francis and the Papal Conclave, the Sistine Chapel will be closed from April 28, 2025, until the end of the Conclave. Tours continue with an extended Vatican Museums visit. You will also receive a skip-the-line ticket to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, a key Jubilee site and the burial place of Pope Francis.
  • No refunds or partial refunds apply, per Vatican rules, as long as one main site remains open.
  • Included options:
  • Option 1: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour – all included except during the CONCLAVE that the Sistine Chapel will not be included.
  • Option 2: Vatican Museums Tour – Basilica & Sistine Chapel not included.
  • Option 3: St. Peter’s Basilica Tour – Museums and Sistine Chapel not included.
  • Important:
  • Security check is still required.
  • St. Peter's Basilica closures can occur unexpectedly; tours will adapt.
  • Enjoy your tour — we’ll take care of the rest!
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users