Vatican Highlights Tour: Explore Sistine Chapel and Skip-the-Line Entry to Vatican Museum

Discover the Vatican’s most iconic treasures on a highlights tour. Skip the line, explore the Sistine Chapel, and learn the fascinating story of Michelangelo’s masterpiece.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican Museums - Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
What's Included
  • Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide
  • Skip the Line at the Vatican & get ahead of everyone else
  • Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Rooms of Raphael & Sistine Chapel
  • Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a knowledgeable guide at the entrance of the Vatican Museum, and gain priority access to arguably the world’s most significant art collection. Your guide, well-acquainted with the museum’s every corner, will efficiently guide you through the overwhelming 1,200 galleries.
A key part of this tour revolves around the grandiose Sistine Chapel, from its…

Location
Via Sebastiano Veniero, 19
Via Sebastiano Veniero
Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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I5206tbcindys
Nov 3, 2024
A once in a lifetime experience - An amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would love to do it again when it's slightly less crowded.
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Nomad02160091711
Oct 23, 2024
Big bang for your buck. - Well organized and thought out. Maria was very knowledgeable about historical details and approachable for questions. We went on the 8am tour and despite the early hour, it was already very crowded making it challenging for her to manage our group of 20 as we navigated through the museums. Not in her control of course. She continually counted us to ensure no one was left behind. I appreciate that she felt responsible for our wellbeing. If you haven’t done this tour already, it’s a lot to pack in for 2-ish hours but we highly recommend it for budget-conscious travellers. Big bang for your buck.
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Corrin_w
Oct 22, 2024
Amazing tour! - Chaira was awesome guide! She was very knowledgeable, funny, and made our time at the Vatican very enjoyable!
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Mark_g
Oct 21, 2024
Amazing experience! - Our guide Sandra was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and kept it entertaining. I would highly recommend her!!
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R9009csbillr
Oct 21, 2024
Awesome Italia Tour Of The Vatican - Italia Tours provided a magnificent tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica. Sandra, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable & expertly guided our group of 25 through the mobs of people that filled every room in the museum. We had adequate time in the Sistine Chapel, though it was terribly crowded. Sandra left our group off at the Basilica where we spent the rest of the afternoon. An awesome tour overall & I would highly recommend Italia Tours for this visit.
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Roam455453
Oct 21, 2024
Vatican Museum and St. Peter's - An excellent guided tour with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Thank you Nadalia. Only complaint, people need to cover their mouths when they cough, they've learned nothing from the past few years.
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Lisa_r
Oct 20, 2024
5 star all around! - Chiara was a fantastic guide. Even at the end of the busy season she was engaging and enthusiastic. Very easy to hear and understand as well! High recommendation from this Mississippi family!
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Alexandra_d
Oct 20, 2024
Vatican trip - Nadyia was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered any questions the group had. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Jessica_j
Oct 18, 2024
Great value! Oct ‘24 - Nadia was our guide and she was awesome! Her excitement for the art really shines as she tries to share as much as possible in a two hour tour! We enjoyed learning about the history behind Vatican City as it was our first visit for all 8 in our party. Would recommend this tour to everyone that doesn’t want to miss anything, but also doesn’t have 8 hours to spend while visiting Rome. Thank you Nadia
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R3906mgneils
Nov 4, 2024
Informative - Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide who clrarly enjoyed her work. It was difficult to hear her when she was walking ahead with the headset.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).