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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Tour

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Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a friendly expert guide. You can also add entry to St. Peter’s Basilica to complete your unforgettable Vatican visit.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2.5-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
    • Skip-the-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
    • Optional skip-the-line entry to St. Peter’s Basilica (if selected)
    • Licensed, expert guide
    • Headsets to clearly hear your guide
    • Friendly assistance team at the meeting point
    • Free WiFi available at the meeting point
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Optional direct entry to St. Peter’s Basilica to see Pietà and Baldachin
  • Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Learn all about Michelangelo's masterpiece inside the Sistine Chapel
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling & The Last Judgment
  • Discover the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries & ancient Roman sculptures

Description

Explore the Vatican Like an Insider — No Waiting, No Worries

The Vatican Museums are a must-see but trying to navigate them on your own? Overwhelming. That’s why our expert guide takes you straight to the highlights with skip-the-line access and captivating stories behind every masterpiece.

Your tour begins inside the Vatican Museums, home to centuries of priceless art. Stroll through the famous Gallery of the Maps like stepping into a 16th-century Google Maps and admire the intricate works in the Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of the Candelabra.

Then, enter the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes will leave you speechless. Gaze up at The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, hearing how these masterpieces shaped Renaissance art forever.

If you’ve selected the full experience, continue directly into St. Peter’s Basilica skipping another long line. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s towering Baldachin, and one of the most awe-inspiring churches on Earth.

Your tour ends outside the Basilica, giving you time to explore St. Peter’s Square or discover nearby gems like Castel Sant’Angelo at your own pace.

Good to know before you go
  • St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and during certain religious holidays.
  • Tours starting after 2:00 PM do not include access to the Basilica.
  • Entry to the Vatican Museums is strictly timed; late arrivals will not be admitted or refunded.
  • All visitors must bring a valid photo ID for security checks.
  • The Vatican enforces a dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • Entrance to the Basilica may be restricted without prior notice due to religious ceremonies, especially during the Jubilee Year.
  • Disabled visitors may receive free entry to the Vatican Museums, please inform us when booking so we can assist with arrangements.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in English

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in French

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in Spanish

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in Portuguese

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in Italian

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in German

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    7-17 years
  • Infants
    0-6 years
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