Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica fast-track guided tour

Attractions & guided tours

Rome, Italy

from 20 reviews
4.6/5
Free Cancellation
Language: English , Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:2 hours
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Do this because

Avoid the queue thanks to the skip-the-line ticket
Get a guided tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter's Basilica
Learn about the history of the Vatican and Catholicism with an expert and passionate guide

What to expect

Experience the tranquility of a skip-the-line entrance and guided tour to the world-famous Vatican monuments.In the Vatican Museums you will get the chance to marvel at the extensive art collections of the Renaissance period belonging to the Catholic Church, that have gathered great significance historically and artistically throughout the years; you will also explore the most spectacular rooms and sophisticated galleries and walk through the impressive paintings in the Gallery of Maps. During the tour, you'll be mesmerized by the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and its iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo.Your guide will also take you in the St. Peter’s Basilica, the greatest of all churches of Christendom, home of the famous mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà and the iconic St. Peter's Baldachin made by Bernini in the 17th Centutry.

What's included

Guided tour
Skip-the-line tickets
Entrance ticket

What to remember

Accessibility:

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, people with walking difficulties or guests with claustrophobia

Not allowed:

Food and drinks, except for water

Know in advance:

The ticket will give you access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel access, and to The St. Peter's Basilica. Access to the Sacred Door is not included in this tour and requires a separate booking directly through the Vatican's website
Kindly note that baby strollers, luggage and large bags (over 40x35x15 cm), backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, animals and potentially harmful objects are not allowed on the premises and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from the end of the tour
Some parts might not be accessible and are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due to site’s restrictions
On religious holidays or Wednesday mornings (Papal Audience), please note that the tour will be adjusted to include only the visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
All guests must undergo through an airport-style security. During high season, the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Photography is not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel and in some other parts of the tour. The Vatican staff is authorized to delete any files taken
Late arrivals will not be accommodated

Remember to bring:

Please bring your passport or ID card with you and be prepared to show them if required
Comfortable footwear and appropriate clothes that cover at least the shoulders and knees. Please note you can not enter the premises wearing shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts

Provider

Loving Rome

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
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Reviews

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4.6/5
Based on 21 reviews from verified customers
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Anonymous

March 2025
From United States of America

Excellent

Great tour and guide. Highlight of our trip.
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Anonymous

March 2025
From United States of America

Excellent

A brilliant guide. Staggering experience and would not have missed it for anything. Thank you for the fantastic organisation
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Sally

January 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Extremely good value for money and the tour guide was amazing, her knowledge and explanation was really good and helped to understand the tour and the art
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JPV

September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Great

Sixtijnse kapel was leuk. Het was echter veel te druk.
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Anonymous

August 2024
From United States of America

Excellent

Wonderful tour guide, got us through the lines and shared a lot of very interesting information!

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