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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.
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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.

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  • 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.

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€54
Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum.
Courtyard of the Vatican Museums in Rome with the Pinecone Sculpture.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
St. Peter's Basilica with obelisk in Vatican City, Rome, surrounded by tourists.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate altar and spiral columns in Vatican City.
Pietà statue by Michelangelo at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Visitor admiring the ornate interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Vatican Museum Gallery with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
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 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 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
€64
Visitors exploring the ornate halls of the Vatican Museums on a small group tour.
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.
Visitors on a guided tour of Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
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
€59
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
€34.90

17% 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
Pickup available
  • 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.

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€149
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.

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€79
Main entrance of the Vatican Museums in Rome with ornate sculptures above the doorway.
Terraced gardens with hedges and flower beds in Castel Gandolfo park, Italy.
combo (save 16%): castel gandolfo palace + vatican museums & sistine chapel entry tickets-3
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Tourist couple at Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano.
Sculptures in Pontifical Villa Gardens with manicured hedges and stone wall backdrop.
Terracotta pots and greenery in Castel Gandolfo Garden, Italy.
Stone steps leading to Castel Gandolfo's Secret Garden entrance, surrounded by manicured hedges.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
Statue of river god Oceanus surrounded by figures in Vatican Museums.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Flexible duration
  • Discover two papal landmarks in one seamless combo, the Vatican’s artistic heart and the Pope’s summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.

  • Enjoy timed entry to Castel Gandolfo’s Apostolic Palace and walk through its tranquil Secret Garden dotted with fountains, sculptures, and panoramic lake views.

  • Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with reserved entry to explore centuries of art, from ancient relics to Michelangelo’s ceiling masterpiece.

  • Experience the striking contrast between Rome’s grandeur and the peaceful charm of the Alban Hills, just 40 minutes away.

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  • Discover two papal landmarks in one seamless combo, the Vatican’s artistic heart and the Pope’s summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.

  • Enjoy timed entry to Castel Gandolfo’s Apostolic Palace and walk through its tranquil Secret Garden dotted with fountains, sculptures, and panoramic lake views.

  • Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with reserved entry to explore centuries of art, from ancient relics to Michelangelo’s ceiling masterpiece.

  • Experience the striking contrast between Rome’s grandeur and the peaceful charm of the Alban Hills, just 40 minutes away.

from €57.90
€48.36

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.
Female Tourists with audio guides exploring a church or basilica
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
€64
Vatican Museums Pinecone Courtyard with bronze sphere sculpture in Rome.
Ornate hallway inside Castle Gandolfo with frescoed walls and marble floors.
Castle Gandolfo garden with manicured hedges, fountains, and scenic pathways.
Visitors exploring the ornate Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums.
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Aerial view of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano near Rome, Italy.
Telescope inside the Castle Gandolfo Observatory with wooden dome ceiling.
Tree-lined path in Pontifical Villa Gardens, Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Castle Gandolfo garden with manicured hedges and central statue, overlooking scenic landscape.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Visitors exploring sculptures on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
2 hr
Audio guide
  • Experience the richness of papal heritage with guided Vatican Museum tour paired with full access to the Pope’s summer residence.

  • Explore the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, tour the villa’s gardens by eco-minibus, visit secret gardens and observatory domes, all with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Discover masterpieces on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms, with headsets for clear commentary.

  • Deepen your understanding of papal history through this curated combo, offering an immersive journey across iconic papal art, architecture, and tranquil gardens.

More details

  • Experience the richness of papal heritage with guided Vatican Museum tour paired with full access to the Pope’s summer residence.

  • Explore the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, tour the villa’s gardens by eco-minibus, visit secret gardens and observatory domes, all with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Discover masterpieces on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms, with headsets for clear commentary.

  • Deepen your understanding of papal history through this curated combo, offering an immersive journey across iconic papal art, architecture, and tranquil gardens.

from €124
€117.80

5% off

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What our guests say

Andrea Zechner
AT

Andrea

Austria
Feb 2026

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The information on how to get to the meeting point was very well explained. The guide was friendly, nice, and very informative. We got through passport control in 5 minutes and had a quick photo stop at the Vatican Museum. Headphones are highly recommended.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Jasper Eijkelenkamp
NL

Jasper

Netherlands
Feb 2026

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First of all, it was a huge relief to be able to skip the line to the museum by going with the guide. This made entering the Vatican very easy. After that, it was nice to explore the museum on our own. All in all, it was a good experience.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Milos Scepanovic
RS

Milos

Serbia
Feb 2026

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The biggest disappointment was that we didn't get to visit Basilica although we have payed for it, for it was closed. Other than that the visit was exceptional, there is a lot to see. After out official tour with the gret guide Debora was over, we have stayed for couple more hours.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

Izabela Zima-Judge
GB

Izabela

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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Absolutely fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable and a brilliant tour guide Alessandra. Definitely worth booking it as they take you through a secret entry to one part of the Basilica. Alessandra told us the best places to take photos and guided us through the museum with an unbelievable knowledge of all of it- really don't know how she remembered all of the names, dates and the details. A fantastic tour guide! Thank you Alessandra!

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

Imbert Fermé Claire
FR

Imbert

France
Jan 2026

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Pleasant guide, beautiful tour of the Sistine Chapel, but I had booked Raphael's rooms and we didn't go there...😡why, when I paid for this option? On the other hand, St. Peter's was not included in my ticket and she told me that no, we were scheduled to go there, so we followed... I am really disappointed that I didn't get to see the rooms and the Hall of the Signature.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Minerva Leal Fuguet
ES

Minerva

Spain
Dec 2025

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The app is quite intuitive, it offers you different alternatives until you find the one that suits what you want and your budget. Then the meeting point is easy to locate and close to the starting point to go to the museums. We had Marta as our guide who despite some inconveniences beyond her control, knew how to handle the situation and lead the tour in the best way, she gave relevant informative tips and the route was chosen with good criteria. Overall an experience of 10 and we will surely repeat!

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Marzena Rupińska
PL

Marzena

Poland
Jan 2026

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The beauty of baroc art , and really good work organisation and service of museums' staff, considering thousands of tourists . CONGRATULAZIONI 🇮🇹❤️

Combo: Santa Maria Maggiore + Vatican Museum Entry Tickets

Branislav Spasojevic
RS

Branislav

Serbia
Oct 2025

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The experience was fantastic. The complex itself is beautiful, as is the view of the surroundings. The town is beautiful, but I think there are too many restaurants that are studded next to each other, I mean one on top of the other.

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