Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

US$ 109.45

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50,259 reviews | 541,427 travellers

Everything went very well and we were very happy with our guide.

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

The Vatican Museums are home to a great artistic heritage

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Everything went very well and we were very happy with our guide.

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Skip the notorious queues of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Explore these iconic cultural landmarks accompanied by an expert guide, stress-free!

Description

Skip the notorious queues of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Explore these iconic cultural landmarks accompanied by an expert guide, stress-free!

What's Included?

On this guided tour, you'll enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, all accompanied by an expert guide.

Vatican Museums

Home to one of the world's largest art collections, the Vatican Museum features countless Renaissance masterpieces and stunning classical sculptures. During the tour, our guide will take us through the Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, Tapestry Gallery, and more impressive rooms!

The Sistine Chapel

On our tour, we'll also discover the iconic Sistine Chapel—home to works by some of the most famous Renaissance artists, including Michelangelo's ceiling fresco, a cornerstone of High Renaissance art. Please note that the Sistine Chapel is a place of worship, and photos/videos cannot be taken inside. Furthermore, talking is not permitted inside, so explanations from the guide will be given outside.

Get the Most out of Your Visit

Just a stone's throw from the Vatican are some of Rome's most iconic sights. If you'd like to discover the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill, have a look at our Rome Combo tour!

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Children Under 18

Children under 18 must always be accompanied by an adult. Bookings for more than 10 children per 1 adult are not allowed.

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Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Skip–the–line admission to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (€ 25 (US$ 28.80))

Individual headphones

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

No single-use plastics are used.

The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Will we visit the Gregoriano Egiziano Museum?

A - No, this tour does not include a visit to the Gregoriano Egiziano Museum.

Q - Does the tour visit the Bramante Staircase or Momo's spiral staircase?

A - No.

Q - What if our group is large?

A - If your group is 15 people or more, we cannot always guarantee that you will be in the same group. If you would like a more personalised service, we recommend the private tour of Rome.

Q - Is it possible to organize a visit to the tomb of Saint Peter during this tour?

A - No. The visit to the tomb of St. Peter and the necropolis below the Vatican basilica can only be booked with a formal request to the Office of Excavations, following a rigorous protocol.

Q - How many people visit per group?

A - A maximum of 24 people per guide.

Q - Can I go back inside the Vatican Museums after the tour?

A - No, you can only go in with the guide. However, you can stay in the museums once the guided tour has finished.

Q - Does the Vatican have a luggage locker?

A - There is a left-luggage service in the Vatican Museums.

Q - Can I bring my backpack?

A - You can only enter with small backpacks. Access with pushchairs/strollers, large backpacks or long umbrellas is not allowed.

Q - Does the tour visit the Pinacoteca?

A - No, the tour does not visit the Vatican Pinacoteca.

Q - Does the tour visit the Raphael Rooms?

A - Only if there are not too many people that day. Sometimes the waiting time is more than half an hour.

Q - Is it possible to access the Vatican Museums with pushchairs/strollers?

A - No, access to the Vatican Museums with pushchairs/strollers is not allowed. They can be left with the museum's left-luggage service before entering the museum.

Q - Can I go on this private tour with a group of school children?

A - This is not possible. For school groups, access reserved for schools must be expressly reserved through the Vatican website.

Q - What should we take into account before visiting the Sistine Chapel?

A - The Sistine Chapel is a place of worship. Therefore it is not allowed to talk or take pictures or videos. For this reason, the guides talk about the Chapel outside the Chapel.

Q - Can you tour the Vatican on your own?

A - While you can tour the Vatican without a guide, we recommend booking a tour so that you see the highlights and some hidden gems!

Q - What should I wear to the Vatican?

A - The dress code for the Vatican Museums is strict but easy to respect. Low-cut or sleeveless dresses, miniskirts, shorts and hats are not allowed. To cover knees and shoulders you can buy plastic cloaks to wrap around. Inside it is preferable to wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers. We also recommend wearing comfortable footwear as there will be some walking as part of the tour.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Viale Giulio Cesare 229, in front of the Giulio Cesare cinema (A Ottaviano Metro)

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5 out of 50,259 reviews

8.7 / 10

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Dec / 11 / 2023

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Diego Mantelli

Alcalá De Henares, Spain

La excursión con Cristina ha sido muy buena. Habla muy bien, simpática y nos ha explicado en tan corto tiempo un resumen bastante claro. Hemos recorrido los museos del Vaticano y capilla Sixtina. Luego hemos podido acceder a la basílica de San Pedro evitando filas. Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion with Cristina has been very good. She speaks very well, is friendly and has explained a fairly clear summary to us in such a short time. We have toured the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel. Then we were able to access St. Peter's Basilica, avoiding lines. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 25 / 2025

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Anonymous

Spain

La visita estuvo interesante, nuestra guía nos contó cosas sobre la capilla Sixtina, Miguel Angel, y otros detalles y curiosidades de mucho valor. Le puso mucho entusiasmo e interés y se notaba que disfrutaba haciendo su trabajo. Atenta a todo el grupo. Si es cierto que para mi punto de vista centro una parte de la visita en el Papa Francisco, entiendo que dada su reciente muerte, estuviera afectada y le pareciera de interés, pero para mí esa parte se hizo algo larga e innecesaria. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was interesting. Our guide told us about the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo, and other valuable details and curiosities. She was very enthusiastic and interested, and it was clear she enjoyed her job. She was attentive to the entire group. While it's true that, in my opinion, she focused part of the tour on Pope Francis, I understand that, given his recent death, she was upset and found it interesting, but for me, that part felt a bit long and unnecessary. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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Apr / 28 / 2025

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Julian Martin

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Muy buenas explicaciones de la guía! La capilla sixtina está cerrada pero es algo totalmente ajeno al tour dado que es una decisión del Colegio Cardenalicio. Los museos vaticanos preciosos, la organización del Tour y de la guía JOAQUINA excelentes! Translate this opinion into English.

The guide's explanations were excellent! The Sistine Chapel is closed, but this is completely unrelated to the tour, as it was a decision of the College of Cardinals. The Vatican Museums were beautiful, and the tour and guide JOAQUINA were excellent! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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Apr / 28 / 2025

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Miguel Cerro Bolado

Santander, Spain

Hemos quedados muy contentos. Linda, nuestra guía, ha hecho que la visita resulte muy amena, además de aportarnos una información muy valiosa para poder interpretar la gran cantidad de obras que hemos podido ver. Incluso de la Capilla Sixtina, aún no teniendo acceso a ella. Translate this opinion into English.

We were very pleased. Linda, our guide, made the visit very enjoyable, and provided us with invaluable information that helped us interpret the many works we saw. Even the Sistine Chapel, even though we didn't have access to it. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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Jun / 04 / 2025

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Nicky

Argentina

Excelente guía nos tocó (antropologo y español) no podemos recordar el nombre! Recorrido muy completo (no absolutamente todo pq es imposible por la grandeza del lugar). No incluye la basílica de san pedro asique eso se puede realizar por su cuenta después. OJO que los miércoles es día de audiencia papal! Asique si pueden elegir otro día mejor, sobre todo en este año jubilar Translate this opinion into English.

We had an excellent guide (an anthropologist and Spanish speaker). We can't remember his name! The tour was very comprehensive (not absolutely everything, because it's impossible given the sheer size of the place). It doesn't include St. Peter's Basilica, so you can do that on your own afterward. NOTE: Wednesdays are papal audience days! So, if you can choose another day, it's even better, especially during this Jubilee Year. Opinion translated. Show original.

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