Guided Tours

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-14T09:30:00
End: 2024-11-14T12:00:00
Location: Rome

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

Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel ceiling during the Jubilee Silver Pass tour in Vatican Museums, Rome

Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum

Visitors on a small group guided tour of Vatican Museums

Get fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to discover exquisite masterpieces of art and history on this fascinating guided tour!

Highlights

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.
Explore a vast collection of extraordinary masterpieces and breathtaking art, spanning across centuries, from artifacts to Renaissance marvels.
Spot Italy's most renowned artist, Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and Last Judgement.
Fun fact: The Vatican Museums contain 70,000+ artworks. If you were to spend 1 min viewing each artwork, it would take you 48 days to see the entire collection!

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
Small group tour (as per option selected)
Nighttime tour (as per option selected)

Exclusions

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

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Dejan

5/5

Nov, 2024

This tour is great choice! Marco the tour guide was knowledgable, enthusiastic, kind and considerate of everyone. He made Vatican tour trully remarkable experience! I really recomend. Skipping the long lines with thia tour is priceless

Mangalam

5/5

Nov, 2024

Clear instructions of meeting point. Easy to locate the guide. Excellent guided tour with good english speaking guide (Roberta). On time start and finish.

Luis

5/5

Nov, 2024

Incredible experience guided by Carmelo, the museums are huge and you only see the works on the way to the Sistine Chapel is a reality you can not visit more. But the guide explains it to you from the beginning and you enjoy it too much, as well as if you want to stay longer you can do them. However you miss the opportunity to access quickly to St. Peter's Basilica and enjoy it as you like. It is amazing and thanks to Carmelo for the explanation and history as well as the laughs.

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Sir

5/5

Nov, 2024

My wife wanted to come to Rome for her birthday and to practice her Italian . She had experienced a Papal public audience on a previous trip 40 years ago but had not visited the Vatican Museum or Sistine Chapel. They were simply breathtaking and a tremendous experience made all the more so by our wonderful guide Marko from Maya Tours. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about everything which made the whole visit that much more enjoyable. My wife had not been prepared to have an early start for an Englh speaking guide so the tour was in French , which she speaks fluently ! I was able to follow a lot of what he said but Marko also spoke English which he used on occasion for me . This helped enormously. We were only 9 in the group which was a perfect number.A simply marvellous afternoon ended in St Peter's Basilica

Amber

3/5

Nov, 2024

The added cost of the ticket was so that two guys who barely spoke to us escorted us into the building and then left us with one of the official vatican tour guides. We could have simply paid for that ourselves for a lot less money. This felt like a scam.

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Your experience

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.

Know before you go

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.
Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatting, no phones and no photos, just pure admiration. But don't worry, an awesome guide will fill you in on all the cool details before you step inside.
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.

My tickets

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.