Experience an exclusive 3.5-hour Vatican group tour, visiting the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public. Explore the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica with a top-rated local guide.
Experience an exclusive 3.5-hour Vatican group tour, visiting the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public. Explore the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica with a top-rated local guide.
- Vatican Museums - Enjoy early entry into the museums, one hour ahead of the general public. Explore the Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, and Cortile della Pigna.
- Sistine Chapel - Visit the renowned Sistine Chapel.
- Cortile della Pigna - Located within the Vatican Museums.
- Vatican Museums - Enjoy early entry into the museums, one hour ahead of the general public. Explore the Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, and Cortile della Pigna.
- Sistine Chapel - Visit the renowned Sistine Chapel.
- Cortile della Pigna - Located within the Vatican Museums.

- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Escorted entrance to St Peter’s Basilica
- Small Group Size
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Option to enter St Peter’s Basilica on your own after the tour
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Escorted entrance to St Peter’s Basilica
- Small Group Size
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Option to enter St Peter’s Basilica on your own after the tour
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Explore the Vatican Museums, home to what is arguably the finest art collection globally. This 3.5-hour group tour, led by a highly-rated local guide, showcases highlights like the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere, along with some lesser-known gems. After the museum visit, admire Michelangelo’s renowned Sistine Chapel. The tour also provides an escorted…
Explore the Vatican Museums, home to what is arguably the finest art collection globally. This 3.5-hour group tour, led by a highly-rated local guide, showcases highlights like the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere, along with some lesser-known gems. After the museum visit, admire Michelangelo’s renowned Sistine Chapel. The tour also provides an escorted entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing you to explore at your leisure once the tour concludes.
Disclaimer: For bookings made less than 72 hours in advance, the tour will conclude in the Vatican Museums as skip-the-line tickets to St. Peter’s Basilica cannot be guaranteed.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
- At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Disclaimer: For reservations made less than 72 hours in advance, access to the Basilica cannot be guaranteed due to ticketing restrictions.
- The Basilica of St. Peter’s may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. We do not provide refunds for last-minute closures of St. Peter’s Basilica. Your guide will still give you an introduction to the Basilica should you wish to return on your own time during your visit to Rome.
- Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.