Guided Tours

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Start: 2025-04-25T12:00:00
End: 2025-04-25T14:30:00
Location: Rome

Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy

Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, Rome.

Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.

Small group tour exploring Vatican Museums' art collections.

Duration

2 hrs - 3 hrs

Guided tour

Mobile ticket

Get fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a guided tour. Opt for a small group tour for added exclusivity.

Ditch the crowds and the 2-hour waiting lines, and explore the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel with a guide and skip-the-line entry.

With over 70,000 pieces on display, it would take weeks to see it all—but your guide will help you cover the must-sees in just a couple of hours.

Get all the insider stories before stepping into the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling frescoes, including The Last Judgment.

Choose a small group tour (15 people) for a more personal experience, a regular tour (30 people) for great value, or a Vatican Gardens tour for exclusive access.

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide

Explore with a group of up to 20 people

Guided tour of Vatican Gardens (as per option selected)

Small group tour (as per option selected)

Nighttime tour (as per option selected)

Gratuities

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica and/or guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, France, United Kingdom and over 94 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Lynn
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! She taught us so much about the Vatican and explained the most important aspects of what we were seeing. We were able to skip the long lines. It was easy to find our meeting point. I would highly recommend booking with them. Worth every penny!!
Paul
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely amazing seeing all of those incredible works of art. It would take a lifetime to see and hear the history behind all of the priceless works.
Judith
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The service was exceptional. We arrived late, quite upset as our plans had not worked out as we hoped, expecting to be told that we'd missed our tour. Alex (or Alec?) quickly took us to the Vatican entrance where he was able to locate our guide and your group. We couldn't be more thankful for him for that. Lucia, our guide, was informative and helpful, offering to take photos of group members at different points on the tour. We will use this company again and highly recommend them to other tourists.
Doriano
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Acceptance and entrance to museums very fast,assistants very professional and kind,guide very good and engaging;I highly recommend this experience.
Derly
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Carmelo, our guide was exceptional! He explained everything very well and in a very pleasant way! Please note that this tour is only VATICAN MUSEUMS and SIXTINE CHAPEL, it does not include entrance to St. Peter's Basilica. We loved everything we saw and heard!

Unveiling the Vatican Museum

Fast-track your way into the Vatican Museums and dive right into the highlights. Your guide will take you through the must-see galleries and sculptures, from the Apollo of the Belvedere to the Laocoon—all without the hassle of waiting in ticketing lines. Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on the Pope’s treasure trove and a mix of masterpieces from medieval to modern times.

Discovering the Sistine Chapel

Then it’s off to the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes steal the show. Your guide will decode the hidden quirks in these iconic biblical scenes—like where Eve is slyly tucked away and the deeper story behind The Creation of Adam. It's art appreciation with a twist!

Ticket options explained

Choose your perfect Vatican experience — whether it's a guided tour, a small group adventure, or an exclusive after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Not sure which to pick? Here’s a quick guide:

Guided Tour: Ideal if you want an expert to lead you through the 70,000+ artworks in the Vatican Museums and share the fascinating stories behind the Sistine Chapel.

Small Group Tour: Perfect for those who prefer a smaller setting, allowing for plenty of interaction with your guide and fellow art enthusiasts in a group of up to 15.

Nighttime Tour: For a one-of-a-kind experience, visit the Vatican after-hours when the crowds have thinned out, giving you a quieter, more serene exploration.

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can make use of the lockers on site.

When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited. Guides will provide all necessary and interesting details before entry.

Photography and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.

Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue, with the exception of guide dogs.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

While the tour is not accessible, the Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion.

Additional information

Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30 minutes.

Purchasing this tour implies an agreement to stick with the assigned guide, without whom you cannot access the Vatican Museums. Opting out or missing the tour means losing ticket rights, without refunds.

Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures.

The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.