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Sistine Chapel

Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling and The Last Judgment in this Vatican treasure.

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Sistine Chapel
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Visitors exploring the ornate Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Visitors exploring sculptures on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tour group examining Vatican model at Vatican Museums, Rome.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

More details

  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

from €69.90
€55.92

20% off

Visitors viewing classical statues in the Round Hall, Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the ornate halls of the Vatican Museums on a small group tour.
Vatican Museum Gallery with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Visitors exploring the Round Hall in the Vatican Museums, Rome, with ancient statues and mosaic floor.
Facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City with statues and columns.
Courtyard of the Vatican Museums in Rome with the Pinecone Sculpture.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
Visitor admiring the ornate interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Pietà statue by Michelangelo at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Visitors overlooking St. Peter’s Square from the Basilica Dome Terrace in Vatican City.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

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  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

from €74.90
€59.92

20% off

Visitors exploring the ornate halls of the Vatican Museums on a small group tour.
Visitors on a guided tour of Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museum gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Visitors viewing Laocoön and His Sons sculpture at Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
Guide leading a small tour group at the Vatican Museum, standing near classical statues.
Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

More details

  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

from
€89
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Statue of river god Oceanus surrounded by figures in Vatican Museums.
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
Aerial view of Vatican Gardens in Rome with pathways and a central statue.
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Flexible duration
  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

More details

  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

from €41.90
€31.90

24% off

Aerial view of Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums' ornate hallway with classical sculptures in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum's underground chambers in Rome with the Rome Super Pass.
Tour group with guide at the Colosseum in Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
St. Peter's Basilica and Square with obelisk, Vatican City, crowded with visitors.
Vatican Museums' ornate ceiling and map gallery, Rome.
Tourists with backpacks exploring the Colosseum in Rome using the Rome Super Pass.
Colosseum underground passage with ancient stone columns in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Underground tour with views of Palatine Hill ruins on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
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7 hr
  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

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  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

from
€159
Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Visitor admiring detailed frescoes in the Vatican Gallery of Maps, Vatican City.
Angel appearing to chained prisoner in Vatican Museums fresco.
Belvedere Torso sculpture in the Vatican Museum's ornate gallery.
Belvedere Courtyard in Vatican City with tourists and architectural details.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

More details

  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

from
€89
Visitors exploring Vatican Museums sculptures and Catacombs passage with Jubilee Bronze Pass.
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Tourists on a catacombs tour bus near Vatican Museums, Rome.
Crowds exploring ancient ruins and catacombs in Rome on a guided tour.
Visitors exploring the ornate Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums.
Capuchin Crypt adorned with skulls and bones in Rome Catacombs.
2 hr
Transfers included
  • Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.

  • Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.

  • Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.

  • Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.

  • Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!

More details

  • Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.

  • Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.

  • Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.

  • Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.

  • Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!

from €128.90
€105.73

18% off

Visitors on a guided tour of Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
Ancient Roman Catacombs with detailed carvings, part of the Jubilee Silver Pass tour.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Aerial view of Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano in Rome.
Courtyard of the Vatican Museums in Rome with the Pinecone Sculpture.
Crowds exploring ancient ruins and catacombs in Rome on a guided tour.
Tour group with guide overlooking Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo rooftop.
Statues and fountains in the gardens of Villa Barberini, Castel Gandolfo.
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Visitors exploring ancient catacombs in Rome, part of the Jubilee Gold Pass tour.
Vatican Museums ornate frescoed room with detailed ceiling and wall art.
Castel Gandolfo facade with clock tower in Vatican City.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Transfers included
  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

More details

  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

from €163.80
€137.84

16% off

Vatican Museums sculptures and busts in a gallery on the Sistine Chapel small group tour.
Vatican Museums exterior with green lawn, part of small-group guided tour.
Vatican Museums' ornate ceiling and map gallery, Rome.
Tourists with audio guides exploring Vatican Museums' frescoes in Rome.
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
Free cancellation
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2 hr 30 min

Waste no time waiting in any lines with this incredible guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. With a professional guide providing you with commentary and deep insight into all the marvels of the Vatican combined with a total bypass of the entry line at the Museum, this is truly the perfect tour for those who are short on time but want to get their money's worth!

More details

Waste no time waiting in any lines with this incredible guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. With a professional guide providing you with commentary and deep insight into all the marvels of the Vatican combined with a total bypass of the entry line at the Museum, this is truly the perfect tour for those who are short on time but want to get their money's worth!

from
€84

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Christian Gosch

Christian

Aug 2025
4/5
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The museums are really worth your time: astonishing, culturally interesting and so many works of art that you don't get to see anywhere else like this. Is skip the line worth it: maybe. It depends on if you want to wait a while longer (1 or 2h) to save approximately 30€/ticket. For us travelling in August and on our honeymoon the skip the line was totally worth it.
ZACARIAS III BALDOS
FI

Zacarias

Finland
Aug 2025
5/5
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It is like entering into another world filled with magnificent art, history, and immersing culture. Skip-the-line tickets made the whole experience stress-free and convenient. The Vatican Museums are absolutely stunning, and seeing the Sistine Chapel with my own eyes was beyond words—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be remembered and celebrated. Lastly, what made the whole experience so memorable and special is meeting different people from different backgrounds around the world.
Cevallos Mendiant

Cevallos

Aug 2025
5/5
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The Sistine Chapel, the Gallery of Cards, the Ladies' Gallery, the various paintings, Raffaello's room and Raffaello's bedroom.
LUCIANO HENRIQUE FORMAGIN
BR

Luciano

Brazil
Aug 2025
5/5
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I found it difficult to buy the guided tour in PORTUGUESE, so I bought it in Castilian, which was one of the ones available. However, I managed to change it to PORTUGUESE on the spot. I suggest more options in PORTUGUESE as my children and wife didn't want to buy guided tours in other languages. I was very well guided by the guide who did a wonderful job. He enriched me a lot with information. The bus tour of the gardens is beautiful. Incredible museums. But nothing beats St. Peter's Basilica, which gives you goose bumps and deeply moves anyone looking to deepen their faith.
Elisha Carter
GB

Elisha

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
5/5
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Our guide Francesco was brilliant, so enthusiastic and knew so much of the history and interesting facts to share. A brilliant tour guide and a fantastic tour, thank you!
Lucy Elizabeth Ramirez
PE

Lucy

Peru
Aug 2025
5/5
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Being in the same place where many Popes have been and where the new Pope is elected and the paintings and sculptures of famous artists. Our guide Lucy was fantastic
ANDREA MORO

Andrea

Aug 2025
5/5
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Excellent experience. The guide was excellent..... He did a perfect explanation of what he saw. Highly recommend.
Brooke Schwartz
US

Brooke

United States
Aug 2025
5/5
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Easy to get in and beautiful place. Only took about 15 minutes to get through security and into the museum. Beautiful artwork but very tiring so make sure to eat a good breakfast
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