Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter's Basilica Tour

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Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter's Basilica Tour
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Top rated
4.6763787 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6763787 out of 5 stars
961 reviews

Skip the lines to explore and experience the best of the Vatican’s extraordinary collections & galleries and enter the incredible Sistine Chapel with an expert guide in an intimate small group tour.

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Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Spanish, French, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Paul – United States

Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly guide. My girlfriend from Colombia is very new to this sort of thing, and feels very insecure at times. The guide gave her some personal attention and that eased things a lot. Thank you very much.

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Azzam – Saudi Arabia

It was fantastic experience and worth it .. Thank you so much Debra our Tour guide

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Via Germanico, 16

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    Vatican Museums

    Guided tour (105 minutes)

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    Sistine Chapel

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

    St. Peter's Basilica

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

    Optional

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
  • Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
  • St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour (if option selected)

Full description

Skip the lines and see the incredible Sistine Chapel and the best of the Vatican’s extraordinary collections & galleries with an expert guide, in a small group for those who want to see all the Vatican has to offer on this comprehensive and exclusive experience.

The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, along with beautiful sculptures, frescoes and architecture the Vatican Museums make up an impressive collection like nowhere else on earth.

Visit the breathtaking Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture of Master Artists like Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael and of course The Sistine Chapel decorated with magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo.

Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture.

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Professional expert Vatican guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up and check-in at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked departure time) and your guide will escort you inside the Museums & provide you with your ticket.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Student card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Weapons or sharp objects

Know before you go

  • The tour reservations have strict timing.
  • If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter.
  • Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/attraction.
  • This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.
  • Children under 6 years old enter free and do not require a ticket or reservation.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 961 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Paul – United StatesJune 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly guide. My girlfriend from Colombia is very new to this sort of thing, and feels very insecure at times. The guide gave her some personal attention and that eased things a lot. Thank you very much.
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Azzam – Saudi ArabiaJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
It was fantastic experience and worth it .. Thank you so much Debra our Tour guide
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Garrett – United StatesJune 2, 2025 – Verified booking
An incredible tour hosted by our guide, Christina, diving into the history of the Vatican, Michaelangelo’s greatest works, the Raphael rooms and the architecture of St.Peter’s basilica. The Vatican can be crowded, hot and difficult to maneuver so having a tour guide move you through and hit the highlights is a necessity. 10/10 experience!

Product ID: 66553

Activity provider:Maya tours

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