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Access Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on this skip-the-line guided tour, showcasing the Holy See's iconic landmarks.
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Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.
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Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.
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Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.
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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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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
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St. Peter's Basilica Access
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Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
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Semi private tour with a max group of 10 (as per option selected)
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Early morning tour with St. Peter's Basilica and Dome climb (as per option selected)
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Headphones
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Gratuities
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Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, France, United Kingdom and over 95 countries have loved this experience
Daniel
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Would 100% recommend this tour (including St Peter's) to anyone looking to see the Vatican. It was very organised. Gabriella was a great tour guide! Very friendly, approachable and informative!
Jason
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide Pasquale was the best. Answered all our questions and provided a ton of information. He definitely made this tour worthwhile. If you do a tour, ask for him as your guideRoberto
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The guide Susanna was great, punctuality met, very helpful and knowledgeable-all excellent. In addition, we discovered an excellent Molise restaurant for breakfast and lunch, near the agency from which the tour starts and tickets are picked up.Daniel
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Very informative presentation. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we caught the importance of what we were observing. It was amazing.
Juan
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Very good experience, Joaquina (our guide in Spanish) a success!!!! We were able to make our dream come true and the tour was more than we expected, her kindness and patience to explain everything was the top of the tour. Highly recommended. What we liked the most was not having to wait in the long lines and the complications to enter St. Peter's Basilica, since being part of the tour allows you to access everything faster!
Discover the best of Vatican City in one seamless tour—with skip-the-line access and exclusive entry to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near the Vatican Museums. Skip the general lines and breeze through a security check with group access. Your guide will help validate your tickets and get you started right away.
What to expect
Vatican Museums
One of the world’s most visited museums, home to centuries of art and papal treasures.
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Wander through iconic galleries like the Gallery of Maps and Tapestries.
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Step into the Raphael Rooms and admire Renaissance frescoes up close.
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Your guide shares the stories and symbols hidden behind the art.
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment fresco are the highlight of this sacred space.
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Experience the Chapel in reflective silence as your guide preps you beforehand.
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Marvel at the grandeur and detail of one of the world’s most famous ceilings.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Enter directly from the Chapel through a priority passage used only on guided tours.
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Avoid the 2-hour queue and walk straight into the heart of Catholicism.
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See masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin.
Wrapping up
Choose to upgrade your experience with a guided tour inside the Basilica for deeper insights and stories you’d likely miss on your own.
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What to bring
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Compulsory Vatican dress code: Visitors must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.
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Please wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a lot of walking.
Accessibility
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The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, or baby carriages.
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The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified invalidity exceeding 74%). In the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.
Additional information
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Purchasing this tour implies an agreement to stick with the assigned guide, without whom you cannot access the Vatican Museums. Opting out or missing the tour means losing ticket rights, without refunds.
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St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on Wednesday mornings and afternoons as the Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter’s Square. If you’re considering visiting St. Peter's Basilica, please make plans for another day.
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Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30-45 minutes.
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Your ticket has a designated entry time—please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.
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Sometimes guides are not allowed to give tours inside the St. Peter's Basilica. On such rare occasions, they will share a brief introduction outside and you'll be free to explore the basilica by yourself.
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Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are active places of worship, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice.
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Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!
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Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies or unforeseen circumstances. St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
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St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on Wednesday mornings and afternoons due to the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square. If you’d like to attend, book an exclusive invitation with guaranteed seating.
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Since the Jubilee is underway, access to St. Peter's Basilica is now restricted at all entrances. To ensure entry, reservations must be completed at least 5 days in advance.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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