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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour

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About the activity

Skip the lines and experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an expert guide. Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces and choose to continue into St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 2 days 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
    English
  • Duration
    2-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Reserved priority access and guided tour of the Vatican Museums
    • Access to the Sistine Chapel
    • Access to St. Peter’s Basilica (not included with "No Basilica" options and not accessible on Wednesday mornings)
    • Expert English-speaking guide
    • Headsets provided to clearly hear your guide at all times
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation to/from the meeting point
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities (optional)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy faster skip-the-line access through the official Vatican Partner Entrance
  • See the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica with a guide
  • Hear in-depth stories about the art from your expert English-speaking guide
  • Select your group size: intimate 10-person or standard 20-person tour

Description

Discover the wonders of the Vatican on a skip-the-line guided tour designed to save you time and bring history to life.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, stepping straight into one of the world’s most extraordinary art collections. As you explore its renowned galleries, your expert English-speaking art historian will reveal the stories, symbolism, and secrets behind the masterpieces that shaped centuries of art and culture.

Marvel at the legendary Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes—including The Creation of Adam and the dramatic Last Judgment—unfold above you. With expert commentary, uncover details and meanings that most visitors overlook.

Continue your journey into St. Peter’s Basilica (if option selected), one of the most important and awe-inspiring churches in the world. Admire Michelangelo’s moving Pietà, Bernini’s monumental bronze altar, and the grandeur of this architectural masterpiece.

For a smooth and immersive experience, headsets are provided, ensuring you can clearly hear your guide even in busy areas.

Good to know before you go
  • Access to St. Peter’s Basilica it is not included if the No Basilica option is selected or on Wednesday mornings
  • Please be advised that access to St. Peter's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance. This requirement is essential for security and the Venue organizational purposes.
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security; during the high season this can take up to 30 minutes despite our priority entrance.
  • St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we can offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums; While we aim to tell our guests ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases refunds or discounts are unavailable.
  • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1:00 PM.
Meeting point

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel – Group Tour (No Basilica)

Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica – Group Tour

Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica – Small Group

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel – Small Group (No Basilica)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 2 days 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
    19-99 years
  • Children
    7-18 years
  • Infants
    0-6 years
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