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Rome Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

4.3(216)3 h – 3 h 30 minModerately active

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$68per person

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Duration: 3 h – 3 h 30 min
Languages: English
Group size: Up to 10 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Moderately active
Access: Skip the line

Good for

First-time visitors
History buffs

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a skip-the-line guided tour with an expert. Explore highlights like the Gallery of Maps and admire Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. Select from classic, semi-private, or extended options including St. Peter's Basilica.

Highlights

Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica Option

What's included

Guided tour with an expert licensed English-speaking guide
VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL - 2 site Max 8 Pax: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour
Personal audio headsets to hear your guide clearly when required
Entrance fees
Vatican Museums highlights including Gallery of Maps & Tapestries
ST PETER’S BASILICA OPTION - 3 site: St. Peter’s Basilica access with digital map and key highlights

Not included

Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
1h
Visit the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entrance and a licensed Vatican guide. Explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, ancient sculptures, Renaissance art and highlights of the papal collections before reaching the Sistine Chapel
2
Cortile della Pigna
15min
Visit the Pinecone Courtyard inside the Vatican Museums, famous for its monumental bronze pinecone and striking architecture. Discover the history and symbolism of this impressive Vatican courtyard with your guide.
3
Museo Pio Clementino
15min
Explore the Pio Clementino Museum, home to some of the Vatican Museums’ most important Greek and Roman sculptures. See celebrated classical masterpieces and learn about their history and influence on Renaissance art.
4
Stop 4

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Accessibility

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Location

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Walk through the Gallery of the Candelabra, one of the Vatican Museums’ elegant galleries. Admire ancient Roman sculptures, monumental marble candelabra, frescoes, and richly decorated interiors as your guide reveals their history.

Stop 5

15min

Discover the Vatican’s Gallery of Tapestries and admire magnificent Renaissance tapestries created from designs by leading artists of the period. Your guide will reveal the details, stories, and artistic techniques behind these remarkable works.

Stop 6

15min

Explore the Gallery of Maps, one of the most spectacular highlights of the Vatican Museums. Admire detailed 16th-century maps of Italy and the gallery’s richly decorated ceiling while learning about Renaissance art, geography, and history.

Sistine Chapel

30min

Enter the Sistine Chapel during your Vatican Museums tour and admire Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment. Learn about the chapel’s history, symbolism and role in Vatican City before your visit.

St. Peter's Square

Pass by

Reach St. Peter’s Square, the monumental heart of Vatican City designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Admire its sweeping colonnades, ancient Egyptian obelisk, and views of St. Peter’s Basilica while discovering the history of this iconic Vatican landmark.

9
St. Peter's Basilica
30min
IF ST. PETER’S BASILICA OPTION IS SELECTED: continue to St. Peter’s Basilica after the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour. Visit one of Rome’s most important churches and admire its sacred art, architecture and history. Access may vary due to religious events or Vatican restrictions.

Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums

This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchair or with impaired mobility

Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. Late arrival may be refused with no refund.

D required. All visitors must pass a mandatory security check

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum
Please note that from January to March 2026, The Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel will undergo conservation works. Restoration elements will be present, but the fresco will remain visible, accessible, and enjoyable
For St. Peter's Basilica the access tickets are nominative and non-transferable, requiring the holder’s name. Visitors must present valid ID at ticket checks.
Best time for fewer crowds: choose the 7:45 AM departure when available. Recommended for guests who prefer a calmer Vatican visit or feel uncomfortable in very busy places.