4.7(6,526)4.7 out of 5, from 6526 reviews
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica
From $40/person5 travellers ≈ $201 — children may pay less
Cultural Tours · Art Tours
Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Tour
4.6(4,338)4.6 out of 5, from 4338 reviews·2h 30m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 20Per booking.
Minimum age6 yearschild 6–16, adult 17–99
Will this work for your group?
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Your youngest is 8; the minimum age is 6.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
Skip the line, avoid the long queues and explore the Vatican's exceptional collections and the magnificent Sistine Chapel with an expert guide in an intimate group. This extensive and exclusive tour is designed for those eager to experience everything the Vatican has to offer. The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive array of art, featuring stunning sculptures, frescoes, and architectural masterpieces that together form an unparalleled collection found nowhere else in the world. Admire the incredible sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and architectural works of Renaissance masters such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael, and of course Michelangelo. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included.
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What you actually do
Of 4 listed stops, you get out at 3 and see 1 from the vehicle.
- 1
Vatican Museums
Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture.
You get out here105 minAdmission included
- 2
Sistine Chapel
Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo.
You get out here15 minAdmission included
- 3
St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
You get out here30 minAdmission included
- 4
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and…
Seen from the vehicle
Where the day happens
≈ 2.1 km from the city centre. 4 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.
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Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (14)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join…
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do…
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no…
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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