Discover the artistic treasures of the Vatican Museums on this skip-the-line guided tour. Be mesmerized by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, and visit St. Peter's Basilica.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- Italian, English
Experience
Starting location:
V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani
Vatican Museums
Guided tour, Walk (100 minutes)
Sistine Chapel
Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)
St. Peter's Basilica
Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1 hour)
Saint Peter's Square
Walk (1 minute)
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Avoid the long lines at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets
- Explore the Vatican's treasure trove of artworks on a guided tour
- Learn the history of world-famous masterpieces with your guide
- Marvel at Michelangelo's fresco "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel
- Admire the spectacular architecture of St. Peter's Basilica
Follow your guide to learn the full story behind famous works of art along the Vatican's museum path. Marvel at the incomparable collection of the Catholic Church, with sculptures, frescoes, and of course, ornate churches, dating back to the Renaissance.
Peruse the masterpieces of Michelangelo, and see what incredible lengths he went to in finishing the Sistine Chapel.
Wander through St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most spectacular churches ever built. Skip the line and make the most of your time admiring the divine architecture, and discovering the fascinating history of Rome.
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
- Entry to the Sistine Chapel
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Entrance fees
- Headsets if needed
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica's dome
- Transportation
- Tips
- Wheelchair users
- People with mobility impairments
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meet your guide in front the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The guide will have a sign with the logo of the Agency "Doooing Experience".
Open in Google Maps ⟶What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Shorts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Pets
Know before you go
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the square may be closed on Wednesday mornings due to the Papal Audience. In this case, the tour includes a different path.
- Due to possible changes made by the Vatican State, the tour route could undergo modifications or changes
- Shoulders and knees must be covered. You will be denied entry if you do not comply with the rules
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- The opening hours are subject to change due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica
- Bags and suitcases larger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods, large umbrellas, and potentially dangerous objects must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from the end of the tour
- No refund will be issued for latecomers