Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

Choose between different itineraries to suit your plans

Save time at the turnstiles with prebooked Vatican entry

Hear the history of the Sistine Chapel frescoes from a guide

Have chance to explore St. Peter’s Basilica independently

Bathroom access

Recharging station for your mobile devices

Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica (except for the 2.5-hour tour)

Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums

Headsets

Guide

Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point

Exclusions

Transportation

Gratuities

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All visitors must go through a security checkpoint similar to that of an airport. During peak season, security lines can take up to 30 minutes to clear.
• To visit the Vatican's attractions, visitors must adhere to a rigorous dress code that requires shoulders and knees to be covered at all times. If you do not comply, you may be denied access.
• The Raphael Rooms are only open for the English tour at 8:30 a.m.
• St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Easter Sunday and other religious holidays, as well as on December 25 and 31, and every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The tour will be provided in different parts of the Vatican Museums during these times.
• Please note that skip-the-line entrance is included only for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. For St. Peter's Basilica, you might be asked to wait in a line
• Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider
• No refund will be issued for latecomers
• The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. April to June and September to October are high-season months

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

• English
• Spanish
• German
• Italian
• French