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Sistine Chapel

Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling and The Last Judgment in this Vatican treasure.

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Sistine Chapel
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Visitors exploring the ornate Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Visitors exploring sculptures on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tour group examining Vatican model at Vatican Museums, Rome.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • 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 €59
€44.25

25% off

Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum.
Courtyard of the Vatican Museums in Rome with the Pinecone Sculpture.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
St. Peter's Basilica with obelisk in Vatican City, Rome, surrounded by tourists.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate altar and spiral columns in Vatican City.
Pietà statue by Michelangelo at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Visitor admiring the ornate interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Vatican Museum Gallery with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Visitors overlooking St. Peter’s Square from the Basilica Dome Terrace in Vatican City.
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2 hr
  • 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 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.

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  • 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 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

Visitors exploring the ornate halls of the Vatican Museums on a small group tour.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museum gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Visitors viewing Laocoön and His Sons sculpture at Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
Guide leading a small tour group at the Vatican Museum, standing near classical statues.
Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.
Visitors on a guided tour of Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • 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
€69
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Statue of river god Oceanus surrounded by figures in Vatican Museums.
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
Aerial view of Vatican Gardens in Rome with pathways and a central statue.
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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.

More details

  • 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 €41.90
€31.90

24% off

Aerial view of Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums' ornate hallway with classical sculptures in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum's underground chambers in Rome with the Rome Super Pass.
Tour group with guide at the Colosseum in Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
St. Peter's Basilica and Square with obelisk, Vatican City, crowded with visitors.
Vatican Museums' ornate ceiling and map gallery, Rome.
Tourists with backpacks exploring the Colosseum in Rome using the Rome Super Pass.
Colosseum underground passage with ancient stone columns in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Underground tour with views of Palatine Hill ruins on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
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7 hr
  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

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  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

from
€133
Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Visitor admiring detailed frescoes in the Vatican Gallery of Maps, Vatican City.
Angel appearing to chained prisoner in Vatican Museums fresco.
Belvedere Torso sculpture in the Vatican Museum's ornate gallery.
Belvedere Courtyard in Vatican City with tourists and architectural details.
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

More details

  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

from
€79
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Underground catacombs with ancient frescoes on a guided tour with transfers.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Tour group examining Vatican model at Vatican Museums, Rome.
Crowds exploring ancient ruins and catacombs in Rome on a guided tour.
Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.
Vatican Museums ornate frescoed room with detailed ceiling and wall art.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Explore the Vatican Museums and let the painted ceilings with scenes from the Book of Genesis and other mythological scenes mesmerize you.

  • Marvel at the intricate Raphael Rooms with his paintings and view the Gallery of Maps, beside the Sistine Chapel at the Museum.

  • Navigate the Catacomb's burial sites full of bones and skulls as your guide narrates the history of 2000-year-old Christian burial rites.

  • Gaze at the towering cylindrical building topped by a gleaming statue of Archangel Michael at Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Fun fact: The Castel Sant'Angelo has made appearances in several films and novels, including Dan Brown's iconic Angels & Demons.

More details

  • Explore the Vatican Museums and let the painted ceilings with scenes from the Book of Genesis and other mythological scenes mesmerize you.

  • Marvel at the intricate Raphael Rooms with his paintings and view the Gallery of Maps, beside the Sistine Chapel at the Museum.

  • Navigate the Catacomb's burial sites full of bones and skulls as your guide narrates the history of 2000-year-old Christian burial rites.

  • Gaze at the towering cylindrical building topped by a gleaming statue of Archangel Michael at Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Fun fact: The Castel Sant'Angelo has made appearances in several films and novels, including Dan Brown's iconic Angels & Demons.

from €135.90
€111.46

18% off

Vatican Museums sculptures and busts in a gallery on the Sistine Chapel small group tour.
Vatican Museums exterior with green lawn, part of small-group guided tour.
Vatican Museums' ornate ceiling and map gallery, Rome.
Female Tourists with audio guides exploring a church or basilica
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
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2 hr 30 min

Waste no time waiting in any lines with this incredible guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. With a professional guide providing you with commentary and deep insight into all the marvels of the Vatican combined with a total bypass of the entry line at the Museum, this is truly the perfect tour for those who are short on time but want to get their money's worth!

More details

Waste no time waiting in any lines with this incredible guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. With a professional guide providing you with commentary and deep insight into all the marvels of the Vatican combined with a total bypass of the entry line at the Museum, this is truly the perfect tour for those who are short on time but want to get their money's worth!

from
€62
Visitors walking through columns on a VIP tour of the Vatican Museums, Rome.
Statues in the Vatican Museum, part of a private tour for Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica.
Vatican Museums' ornate hallway ceiling with detailed frescoes and maps.
Sculpture of the River Nile with children, Vatican Museums, Rome.
Visitor admiring ceiling artwork in the Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museum spiral staircase with visitors, part of private tour experience.
St. Peter's Basilica facade in Vatican City under clear blue sky.
Altar of St. Peter's Basilica with ornate ceiling and sculptures, Vatican City.
Free cancellation
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3 hr
  • 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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Rafał Kuklis
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Rafał

Netherlands
Oct 2025
5/5

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Highly recommended I booked the day before my appointment at 8 o'clock. Everything went quickly, smoothly. Mr. guide led the group all the way to the main entrances of the museums. I RECOMMEND

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Belenger jean-paul

Belenger

Oct 2025
5/5

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It's a feast for the eyes, with sculptures, paintings and relics everywhere you look... And the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is simply sumptuous... A must-see when in Rome!!!!

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Joannes de Bont

Joannes

Oct 2025
5/5

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Frederica was an excellent guide and told us nice inside stories about the Sixten chapel and Michelangelo. She also guided us very well through the other highlights of the museum.

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Alyssa Lange
US

Alyssa

United States
Oct 2025
5/5

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The Vatican was so amazing! I loved that I got the ticket that skipped the lines. The massive line was something that I didn't want to do, so buying the tour was great. I appreciated the beautiful artwork and architecture all throughout the buildings. My tour guide was amazing and I learned so much from her!

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Diana Mittmeier

Diana

Oct 2025
5/5

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Everything went really well. From the booking to all the information in advance to the meeting point, instructions and tips! Our guide Angela was courteous, explained everything really well and answered questions at all times. There was so much input and it couldn't have been better. We are very happy to have had this experience explained so well by her. We can recommend the whole thing without reservation! Thank you very much!

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Riccardo Macri
CA

Riccardo

Canada
Oct 2025
5/5

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First of all our guide federico was soo nice , he explained really well the history of the Vatican. The museum was so beautiful and clean. This is an experience to do at least once in you life. LOVED EVERY SINGLE MINUTE THERE.

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Stephanie McKeown
AU

Stephanie

Australia
Sep 2025
4/5

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The Vatican Garden bus tour was amazing. Saw all the gardens by bus and then entry into all of the Vatican. Bit tricky as maps meetup point wasn't correct. Then you don't know if the tour is finished or not after the garden bus tour as no one tells you 😊😂

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Martin Craigen
GB

Martin

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
5/5

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Our Guide was very knowledgeable, not just with the details regarding the Vatican museums ad sitting chapel, but also very good at organising, his troop ensuring we had the best experience, by highlighting toilets, and water stop etc,which was very thoughtful

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