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Vatican Museums
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tourists in Vatican Museums, viewing Sistine Chapel's artwork and architecture, Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy, priority tickets tour.
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate frescoes and historical artifacts in Rome
Tourists on spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of Sistine Chapel Tickets tour.
Aerial view of Vatican Gardens in Rome with St. Peter's Basilica in the background
Flexible duration
  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

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  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

from €39.90
€31.92

20% off

St. Peter’s Basilica facade with tourists in Vatican City.
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museum Gallery visitors admiring artwork in Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
2 hr
2 more
  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

More details

  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

from €74.90
€59.92

20% off

Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, Rome.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Small group tour exploring Vatican Museums' art collections.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Guided tour group inside Vatican Museums, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
2 hr
Mobile ticket
  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

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  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

from
€64
Colosseum and Vatican Museums Guided Tour Combo Tickets
Colosseum underground tour showcasing ancient Roman architecture in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring underground chambers of the Colosseum, Rome, with exclusive Rome Super Pass.
Tourists entering Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets, Rome, Italy.
Small group tour exploring Vatican Museums' art collections.
Tour guide leading tourists at the Colosseum, Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
Underground archway of the Colosseum in Rome, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Vatican Museum exterior with tourists in Rome, Italy.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Instant confirmation
2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City with skip-the-line entry and expert-guided tours, all with a single ticket.

  • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as your guide brings Rome’s imperial past to life.

  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and more with a dedicated guide.

  • Choose to do both tours on the same day or split them across days—it’s entirely up to your travel plans.

  • Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with one combo that covers all the highlights without the planning hassle.

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  • Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City with skip-the-line entry and expert-guided tours, all with a single ticket.

  • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as your guide brings Rome’s imperial past to life.

  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and more with a dedicated guide.

  • Choose to do both tours on the same day or split them across days—it’s entirely up to your travel plans.

  • Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with one combo that covers all the highlights without the planning hassle.

from €113.90
€89.03

22% off

Guided tour group in Braccio Nuovo, Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy, early morning exploration.
Sculpture in the courtyard of the Vatican Museums
Tour group at Laocoön and His Sons statue, Vatican Museums, admiring architecture and artwork.
Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum, showcasing detailed map frescoes.
Visitors exploring Chiaramonti museum in Vatican Museums
Early morning guided tour group exploring the Pio-Clementino - Sala rotonda at Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture
Marble statue of the River God, Arno at the Vatican Museums
Tourists taking pictures of Vatican museums
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3 hr
3 more
  • Enter before opening hours and experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in rare peace and quiet.

  • Skip ticket lines and follow your expert guide through iconic galleries like the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms.

  • Admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel without the usual crowds.

  • Continue into St. Peter’s Basilica, accessing it directly via exclusive hidden passage before general entry queues begin.

  • Upgrade to include a dome climb for panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome from the top.

More details

  • Enter before opening hours and experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in rare peace and quiet.

  • Skip ticket lines and follow your expert guide through iconic galleries like the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms.

  • Admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel without the usual crowds.

  • Continue into St. Peter’s Basilica, accessing it directly via exclusive hidden passage before general entry queues begin.

  • Upgrade to include a dome climb for panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome from the top.

from
€114
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
St. Peter’s Basilica Dome view from the rooftop in Rome during a guided tour.
Tour guide leading tourists inside St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate dome and intricate architectural details in Rome.
Tour guide leading tourists at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, with the iconic dome in the background.
Statues on the  St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate dome and intricate architectural details in Rome.
St. Peter’s Basilica dome view with tourists in Vatican City.
Statue of St Sebastian at St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica interior with visitors on a guided tour, Vatican City.
St. Peter’s Basilica dome interior view with tourists climbing stairs, Vatican City.
Instant confirmation
1 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Explore the interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide for rich historical and spiritual context.

  • See Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes, and other sacred highlights.

  • Ride the elevator partway and climb the Dome for sweeping views of Vatican City and Rome.

  • Learn about centuries of papal tradition, Renaissance art, and religious symbolism in one immersive tour.

  • Maximize your visit with expert commentary and structured access to the basilica’s most iconic features.

More details

  • Explore the interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide for rich historical and spiritual context.

  • See Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes, and other sacred highlights.

  • Ride the elevator partway and climb the Dome for sweeping views of Vatican City and Rome.

  • Learn about centuries of papal tradition, Renaissance art, and religious symbolism in one immersive tour.

  • Maximize your visit with expert commentary and structured access to the basilica’s most iconic features.

from
€15
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Visitors on a small group guided tour inside the Vatican Museums, admiring the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork during Vatican Museum guided tour in Rome.
Vatican Museums tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
Guide with small tour group at Vatican musuem
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
2 hr
2 more
  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

More details

  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

from €86.25
€69

20% off

Pope Leo XIV addressing audience at Vatican City during Papal Audience Viewing Experience.
Tourists viewing artifacts and artworks in the Vatican Jubilee Collection, Rome, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV addressing audience at Vatican City during Papal Audience Viewing Experience.
Vatican City crowd attending mass in St. Peter's Square.
Tourists inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, admiring the grand architecture on a guided tour.
Tourists in St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate ceiling and grand columns in Vatican City.
St. Peter Basilica dome view from Vatican City rooftop.
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Instant confirmation
2 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Be part of a centuries-old tradition as you attend the weekly Papal Audience with guaranteed seating.

  • Listen to the Pope deliver prayers and messages of unity amidst a serene gathering in St. Peter’s Square.

  • Gain exclusive insights into Vatican history with an optional guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Experience this profound event in English or Spanish with an expert guide narrating the traditions and rituals.

More details

  • Be part of a centuries-old tradition as you attend the weekly Papal Audience with guaranteed seating.

  • Listen to the Pope deliver prayers and messages of unity amidst a serene gathering in St. Peter’s Square.

  • Gain exclusive insights into Vatican history with an optional guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Experience this profound event in English or Spanish with an expert guide narrating the traditions and rituals.

from
€31
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture.
Sculptures at the Vatican Museums
Gallery of Maps at the Vatican Museums
Sculpture of the River Nile in Vatican Museums, Rome, featuring reclining figure with children.
Visitor admiring ceiling artwork in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Vatican Museums Staircase
St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Altar of the St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
3 hr
2 more
  • Enjoy a fully private Vatican Museums tour with a guide dedicated solely to your group.
  • Skip the ticketing lines and explore top highlights like the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and more.
  • Customize your itinerary to match your interests—art, history, architecture, or hidden gems.
  • Access St. Peter’s Basilica through a special passage, avoiding long public lines.
  • Upgrade for a fully guided tour of the Basilica to dive deeper into its iconic masterpieces.

More details

  • Enjoy a fully private Vatican Museums tour with a guide dedicated solely to your group.
  • Skip the ticketing lines and explore top highlights like the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and more.
  • Customize your itinerary to match your interests—art, history, architecture, or hidden gems.
  • Access St. Peter’s Basilica through a special passage, avoiding long public lines.
  • Upgrade for a fully guided tour of the Basilica to dive deeper into its iconic masterpieces.
from
€599

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About Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums in Rome showcase masterpieces like Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Raphael Rooms, and the ancient Laocoön sculpture, offering a journey through art history within the heart of the Vatican. The Gregorian Egyptian Museum with ancient artifacts, and the Gallery of Maps, are other highlights.

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Address
00120, Vatican City
Year opened
1506
Founded by
Pope Julius II
Visitors per year
5000000
Expected wait time - Standard
2+ hours (Peak), 1-2 hours (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1984
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NIYAZI AHMADLI
TR

Niyazi

4/5
Turkey
The audio thing does not work good. I had difficulty about hearing. The guide is good and I thing very necessary. Before getting tickets be sure to read all of the information about tour, what you need to and do not need to do. Very crowdy so be ready to this
Lilit Manukyan
NZ

Lilit

4/5
New Zealand
They got us through the skip the line entrance We had a good experience The lady guide was knowledgeable but hard to understand I recommend them anyways 💕
Lawrence Turner
GB

Lawrence

4/5
United Kingdom
The tour was great. The tour guide was amazing and really knowledgeable. The price was worth it for skipping the ques for the Vatican Museums alone as they were hours long and we bypassed them all and walked in straightaway. The only reason I gave it good rather than awesome was because of the amount of people allowed into the museums itself. This isn't the fault of the tour guide obviously but it meant the experience was less enjoyable in the 30 degree heat because there simply were too many people
Charlotte Rose White
GB

Charlotte

5/5
United Kingdom
Volodymyr was great. He provided lots of really interesting facts, and was keen to offer information and insights around the interests of members of our group. I particularly liked the fact that he gave quite a balanced view - of some of the corruption over the centuries, as well as pointing out the glories of the artwork, and all the time being respectful of the culture and religion.
Andrea Valentini

Andrea

5/5
The guide, Edward, who was very knowledgeable and personable, was able to engage the group in the tour, giving comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanations even for children.
Erin Dray
US

Erin

5/5
United States
Our tour guide shared so many interesting things that we would not have know. She helped us navigate the crowds and move through entry quickly, ahead of the long lines. This was a wonderful tour for our family.
Susan Eggers
BE

Susan

5/5
Belgium
Entering the Vatican without having to stand the heat or the queue was a great experience and being guided so skillfully was refreshing.
Timothy Scott James
AU

Timothy

5/5
Australia
Maurizio was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge about every piece of art was sensational. 100% would do this tour again! Very seamless pickup at meeting location and walking us into Vatican City, guiding us through security. Only feedback is not on tour guide but the headsets used. The system is a bit finicky. The headphones are a bit uncomfortable. I'd say the vox or similar wired headphone systems are superior.
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