Guided Tours

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Start: 2024-09-09T08:00:00
End: 2024-09-09T10:30:00
Location: Rome

Laocoön and His Sons scuplture in Vatican.

Visitors in the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums

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.

Reviews

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Gillian

5/5

Sep, 2024

Availability as we booked the day before , price snd we wanted a shorter tour. We booked the diode for the museums and Sistine chapel but we're self guided for St Peter's.

Santiago

5/5

Sep, 2024

Silvia, the guide, made the experience a 10. It was almost three hours that flew by thanks to her comments about the museums and the Sistine Chapel. It is absolutely necessary to have a guided tour like this. THANK YOU VERY MUCH SILVIA

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Ann

4/5

Sep, 2024

Good guide who accompanied us with great enthusiasm . We found the tour a little too long . Maybe because it was too hot ... A lot of information and impressions and yet also a lot of people to quietly see everything .

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Tanya

5/5

Sep, 2024

Excellent organization, the guide was the best of all !!!! His clear and interesting explanation ... made the tour an excellent experience ... I remember his last name Ortiz and that he is from Colombia but has 24 years living in Italy 🇮🇹! A thousand thanks for having him as a guide , I think it is the success that gives this visit to us as tourists ....

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Samuel

5/5

Sep, 2024

Our experience was the best of our lives, especially the experience from our guide, she was polite clear whit her message, Thank you for your service Samuel Orrego

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.

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.