Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
Access Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on this skip-the-line guided tour, showcasing the Holy See's iconic landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.
- Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.
- Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.
- Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
- St. Peter's Basilica Access
- Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
- Semi private tour with a max group of 10 (as per option selected)
- Early morning tour with St. Peter's Basilica and Dome climb (as per option selected)
- Headphones
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome
Cancellation Policy
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Your Experience
Your experience
Discover the best of Vatican City in one seamless tour—with skip-the-line access and exclusive entry to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near the Vatican Museums. Skip the general lines and breeze through a security check with group access. Your guide will help validate your tickets and get you started right away.
What to expect
Vatican Museums
One of the world’s most visited museums, home to centuries of art and papal treasures.
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Wander through iconic galleries like the Gallery of Maps and Tapestries.
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Step into the Raphael Rooms and admire Renaissance frescoes up close.
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Your guide shares the stories and symbols hidden behind the art.
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment fresco are the highlight of this sacred space.
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Experience the Chapel in reflective silence as your guide preps you beforehand.
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Marvel at the grandeur and detail of one of the world’s most famous ceilings.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Enter directly from the Chapel through a priority passage used only on guided tours.
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Avoid the 2-hour queue and walk straight into the heart of Catholicism.
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See masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin.
Wrapping up
Choose to upgrade your experience with a guided tour inside the Basilica for deeper insights and stories you’d likely miss on your own.
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