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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's

4.76(1726)Rome· Ancient city · food · artGerman, English, Italian11 options

Skip the long lines and make the most of your visit to the Vatican Museums with timed, priority entry. Step straight inside and explore the must-see highlights with your expert guide, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the iconic Raphael Rooms, and the stunning Gallery of Maps. Learn the fascinating history, art, and architecture behind each masterpiece for a richer, more memorable experience. For a more personal touch, upgrade to a small-group tour, or extend your day with priority access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus exclusively on the Basilica? Select the dedicated guided option and discover its history, art, and grand architecture in detail. Pressed for time? Choose the 1.5-hour express tour to breeze through the Vatican Museums and be among the first to admire the Sistine Chapel. Important: St. Peter’s Basilica is not included in all tours. When included, the guided visit is followed by free time to explore on your own.

Languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Pofessional & Passionate Guide (when guided tour option is selected)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Personal Headsets to hear your guide clearly (when guided tour option is selected)
Skip the Line Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected)
Access to Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps & Pio Clementino Museum

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 11

11 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Basilica Only NoVaticanMuseums
Basilica Only No VaticanMuseum: Guided 1 hour tour in English with skip the line access, 20 people or less. (Cupola and Vatican Museums not included). Starting point: Borgo Santo Spirito, 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Small Group Tour + Basilica
Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English with St. Peter's Basilica access included. Guided Tour + Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside). Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
FIRST ACCESS Semi-Private Tour
Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access without Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour with First Access of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. St. Peter's Basilica is not included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
FIRST ACCESS + Basilica max 20
Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day & St. Peter's Basilica access included. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access + Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside) Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Small Group Guided Tour
Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English. (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Small Group without Basilica : Includes Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a Small Group. St. Peter's Basilica is not included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
FIRST ACCESS + Basilica max 10
Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day & St. Peter's Basilica access included. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access + Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside) Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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