Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour

Make your way to central Rome to meet your guide. From here, take a short walk to the entrance of the Vatican Museums.

Pm this tour, gain priority admission to the Vatican Museums and have the option of exploring with an art historian guide.

Visit can’t-miss highlights like the Sistine Chapel while making about eight other stops at locations including the Gallery of the Muses, Raphael Rooms, and Gallery of the Maps. It’s a great way to orient yourself and see some of the Vatican’s top highlights in a matter of a few hours.

After making your way through the galleries, make your last stop at St. Peter’s Basilica. Take advantage of direct entry into the basilica, explore on your own, and finish the tour here.

• Don’t get overwhelmed by the vast collection: Go straight to the highlights
• Opt for an art historian guide to get a quick, in-depth tour
• Save precious vacation time with skip-the-line admission
• Opt for an audio headset to hear your guide clearly

The Vatican Museums contain a vast art collection roughly nine miles long spread over 1,400 rooms. It’s impossible to see all of the collection in one day. On this tour, make the most out of your visit by seeing some of the Vatican’s best highlights—including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms—in a few hours. Plus, save time by getting skip-the-line admission to the main entrance and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Sistine Chapel!
Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events and national holidays.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers