Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
Semi-Private Guided Tour: enjoy no-wait access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, admire Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries and Bernini’s masterpieces with a Top-Rated Guide. Then enter St. Peter’s Basilica with fast access.
Key Information
- Tour mode Semi-Private
Max 6 person tour for an intimate journey
- Duration of the trip
3 hours and 15 minutes
- Skip the Line
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica
- Live tour guide
Top-Rated Guide available in English
- Free cancellation
100% refund up to 24 hours before the visit
Highlighted
- Skip the long lines with direct access tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Explore the Pinecone Courtyard and Octagonal Courtyard
- Visit the Round Room and Constantine coffins
- Discover the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps with its 16th-century frescoes
- Enter and visit the Raphael Rooms
- Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, from the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgment
- Tour led by an expert guide in a small-group (max 6 people) format for an immersive experience
Includes
- Direct access without waiting time to the Vatican Museums
- Direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Sistine Chapel
- Pinecone Courtyard
- Octagonal Courtyard
- Belvedere Torso
- Round Room
- Constantine coffins
- Gallery of Tapestries
- Gallery of Maps
- Raphael Rooms
- Expert guided tour
- Top-rated guide expert in art and history
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Dome guided tour
- Papal Tombs guided tour
Useful Information
- Photo ID Required: All participants must bring a valid government-issued photo ID to guarantee entry. Everyone in your group, regardless of age, must present a government-issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
- Dress Code: Strict dress code applies at places of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Tank tops, short dresses, and similar attire are not allowed. Backpacks are not permitted in the Museums
- Raphael Rooms: Access to the Raphael Rooms depends on crowd conditions, timing, and guard regulations; the guide may adjust the itinerary to ensure a quality experience
- St Peter’s Basilica: St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and may close unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies; in such cases, the guide will provide a revised itinerary without compensation. On most Wednesday mornings, St. Peter’s Basilica is closed for the Papal Audience; the Vatican Museums visit will be extended if booked on a Wednesday
- Jubilee Year 2025 Notice: From December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience partial or full closures; the guide will adapt the itinerary, and no refunds will be issued.
- Sistine Chapel: Photography is not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel. Talking is strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel; explanations are given by the guide before entry
- Disability Access: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican. Please contact our customer care team at [email protected]
- This tour is offered in English
- You can find the Meeting Point here: Viale del Vaticano 100, 00192 Roma, IT (In front of Caffe Vaticano)
Full Description
Discover the artistic and spiritual treasures of the Vatican on this small-group Skip the Line Vatican Tour, offering a rich and immersive journey through centuries of history, beauty, and faith....
With your reserved entry tickets, you’ll skip the long lines and step straight inside the Vatican Museums, beginning your tour in the Pinecone Courtyard and the Octagonal Courtyard, home to the famous Belvedere Torso. Continue through the Round Room to admire the grand Constantine coffins, and explore the Gallery of Tapestries, where intricate Renaissance works from Raphael’s pupils come to life.
Next, walk through the Gallery of Maps, a breathtaking corridor lined with 16th-century frescoes that trace the geography of Italy centuries ago. Then, enter the legendary Raphael Rooms, recently restored to their original brilliance. Stand before The School of Athens, Raphael’s masterpiece celebrating philosophy and human genius.
The highlight of your visit awaits: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Gaze up at the 8,000 square feet of frescoes that changed the course of art history — from the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgment.
Your journey concludes with exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most magnificent churches in the world. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s moving Pietà and Bernini’s colossal bronze baldachin. After the guided tour, you may stay as long as you wish to explore St. Peter’s Square, the Papal Tombs, or even climb to the top of the Dome for a panoramic view of Vatican City.
Organizer: LivTours