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

About this activity

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Audio guide included

    English
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 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.

Highlights

  • Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip all the lines with priority entry to enjoy more time inside the sites
  • Enjoy a small-group tour and listen to historical stories from your guide
  • Discover over 20,000 works of art by painters like Michelangelo, Raphael, etc
  • Photography in different location

Your experience

See the wonders of the Vatican on this VIP Vatican Tour with Skip-the-Line access.

Led by a licensed expert guide, you will be able to view the Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel as well as St.

Peter's Basilica.

This small group intimate experience lets you go through all the most famous sites of the Vatican without crowds and long lines.

You will skip the very long lines and be let into the Vatican Museums right away where an expert guide takes you through a wealth of art, culture, and religious history for centuries.

See The Vatican Galleries, The Gallery of Maps, and stunning Raphael Rooms.

Learn the stories of each great work and understand the value of this holy place.

The highlight of the tour is the Sistine Chapel, where people will sit in awe under the famous ceiling paintings done by Michelangelo and the painting of The Last Judgment.

Before going inside, an interesting story about the history of this great work will be shared with them since talking is not allowed inside the chapel.

The tour continues to St.

Peter’s Basilica, one of the biggest and most beautiful churches in the entire world with a view Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s great altar discover how this basilica became a founding pillar of Catholicism.

This private Vatican Tour has been designed to deliver a well-rounded and complete experience, ideal for those travelers who wish to optimize their time inside Vatican City.

Priority entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St.

Peter's Basilica Guided tour with an expert English-speaking guide Small group for easier access and more intimate experience In-depth look at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment Tour of the Vatican Galleries plus Raphael Rooms plus Gallery of Maps Full inside visit to St.

Peter’s Basilica with descriptions of all main highlights.

CLOTHING IS TO BE MODEST.

SHOULDERS AND KNEES MUST BE COVERED St.

Peter’s Basilica can close at any moment for private masses Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Get Your Place Now So You Don’t Lose time, and Gain An Understandable View Inward The Record, Art and Makeup of Vatican With This Chosen Lead Tour.

What's Included
  • Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticket
  • Sistine Chapel entry Skip The Line
  • English Booklet
  • Experience Live Guide
  • Secure Your Spot at St. Peter’s Basilica – Complimentary 72-Hour Advance Booking!
  • Special perks for groups of 10, 15, or 20! personalized guide
  • Dedicated assistance – Smooth coordination for a stress-free visit
What's Excluded
  • No Pickup
  • No Drop Off
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Germanico, 36

2
Cortile del Belvedere

Guided tour

3
Vatican Museums Cabinet of the Masks

Guided tour

4
Vatican Museums

Guided tour

5
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour

6
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour

7
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour

8
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour

St. Peter's Basilica

Self-guided tour

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

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

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Umbrellas
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During busy periods, the wait at security may still be significant even with skip-the-line access.
  • A strict dress code applies: shoulders and knees must be covered. Entry may be refused if clothing is deemed inappropriate.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica may close without prior notice for religious ceremonies. In this case, the tour will include a full experience of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel only.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
  • Photography is allowed inside the Vatican Museums but prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel.
  • Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted inside the Vatican. A free cloakroom is available, but retrieving items can add extra time.
  • Children under the age of 6 may join the tour for free but must still be included in the booking.
  • Tours operate rain or shine. Please check the weather and dress appropriately.
Not Suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users