Semiprivate Group Tour Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Experience the wonders of Renaissance art and architecture on a skip-the-line group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci in just 2 hours.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vatican Museums - Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2,5 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll avoid the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci; admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica;

Choose from one of several start times, then head to via Santamaura 21,
near the Vatican City.

After meeting your guide, you’ll bypass the main entrance line with your skip-the-line ticket.

Start exploring the collections of the Vatican Museums, hearing the history that dates back to the 16th-century days of Pope Giulio II. Subsequent popes added to the museums’ collection an impressive portfolio of art that weaves some 4.35 miles (7km) around the complex. Discover masterpieces of Greek Classical art and Renaissance wonders by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.

Highlights include the ancient statue of Laocoön and His Sons, and the Transfiguration . Wonder among the works of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico.

Along your way, you’ll hear little-known tales about the Catholic church,.

Finish your tour of the Vatican Museums with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, home of Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement, then step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to gaze at La Pietà among baroque and Renaissance architecture. Before you leave, you can also visit the papal crypt, where Pope John Paul II and others were laid to rest.

  • Sistine Chapel - nter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2,5 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Headsets for clear audio
  • Local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour journey of Renaissance mastery at the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel. With a priority access ticket, bypass the extensive general entry queue and delve directly into the rich world of art and architecture. Marvel at the creations of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci; revel in the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel and explore more

  • Strict dress code at the Vatican is applicable . Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • Children discount is applied from 14 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
  • Infants up to 5 years old are free.
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
  • The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica. Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
  • YOU NEED TO BE AT MEETINGPOINT NOT LATER THAN 20 MINUTES BEFORE TOURSTART, IF YOU DONT ARRIVE ON TIME YOU CANNOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR NEW DEPARTURE TIME
  • Semiprivate tour of 6 people excluding free children
Location
Via Santamaura, 21
Via Santamaura
If you come by metro/subway, closest metrostop is Cipro
Cancellation Policy

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

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Trishasi5407pw
Jul 22, 2024
amazing tour of vatican museums! - the views were amazing and our guide, Fabrizo, was absolutely spectacular. he was amazing with our family, especially my grandmother who has trouble walking. he carefully led her through the crowds. we loved our visit!
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Johnca7123vo
Jul 11, 2024
10 out of 10 - Fantastic tour by Luciana. Skipped past all the lines and got in really quickly. Extremely knowledgeable guide and the tour flew by as she constantly kept you informed about everything you saw.
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V818durileyb
May 6, 2024
10/10 Vatican Tour Guide Experience - ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! Sandra went above and beyond to schedule us quickly and smoothly. Our guide, Antoinetta was incredibly knowledgeable, great sense of humor and managed the group so well. I would absolutely recommend scheduling their Vatican tour. It was the highlight of our trip!
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Jilliancf5662fw
May 2, 2024
RomeAround Tour of Vatican and Sistine Chapel - Alessandra was an amazing tour guide!! Hard to cram that much information in apx 3 hours, but I swear she hit all the high points. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Happiness58692417280
Apr 15, 2024
10/10 best guide! - Absolutely fantastic! It was amazing and beyond anything I expected. Luciana was great and you couldn’t ask for a better guide! Can’t wait to come back with family and have her guide us!!
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Henri12018
Mar 20, 2024
Great Tour! - We enjoyed the tour a lot. Our guide knew a lot and she was happy to answer any questions. The time was used efficiently despite being slowed down by the crowds and a detour through the museum. I can highly recommend them. We would book again.
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Monique_v
Jan 8, 2024
Absolutely breathtaking!... - Absolutely breathtaking! This was one of the greatest experiences we've ever had. Just loved it. The tour guide really knew what she was talking about, learned a lot. Grazie Mille!
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David_o
Aug 29, 2023
Great tour - Really good tour! Very informative and very interesting. Tour guide was very well informed and the event was well managed.
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Harini_r
Aug 9, 2023
Amazing experience! - This was a great experience. Our tour guide Erik Walters was amazing, he is a scholar and his knowledge and wit made this a memorable experience! The best guided tour I have been to!
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Hnlemaster
Nov 4, 2023
AWFUL WORST TOUR EVER - AWFUL!! IF i could give zero stars I would. First off, we had our taxi drop us off at the address our voucher said and upon getting there it was NOT the correct location. I called the number and a lady sent me the new address via text message which was another 5 minute walk. Upon entering the correct building at 220 which was over crowded with people in no certain order or line. I waitied to the front and the man rudely told me to come back at 3 pm when my tour was for 245, When I told him this he said oh ok come back at 230. So I met my party and stood 10 mins in crowded area. Finally we left for our tour LATE. Our tour guide was nice and spoke English but radio cut in and out a lot during tour and the tour was a race. We were speed walking through all the museum parts and exhibits. Lost our guide for 30 minutes at least . Finally found her and then rushed through all the important parts. It was a disaster. Do not buy this tour. I’d highly recommend buying a private early morning tour. There’s over 25000 people going through daily and no time restraints. It is complete CHAOS. If there was a fire in the the museum people would die. People constantly pushing and shoving trying to get through. Absoutley ridiculous. Our tour guide Kara was nice but rushed through and was more worried about two children whose parents could care less if they got lost.
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