Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MAY 2025 BOOKINGS Due to the passing of Pope Francis and the ongoing conclave, the Sistine Chapel will remain closed until further notice. However, your tour will proceed as planned with skip-the-line access to both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but this will still be an extraordinary and once-in-a-lifetime experience! Skip the long lines and explore the Vatican's remarkable collections with an expert guide. Marvel at world-renowned masterpieces by the likes of Raphael, Botticelli, and Bernini. Experience over 20,000 stunning works of art spread across 4 miles of galleries, sculptures, and tapestries. ✔ Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica ✔ Save up to 2 hours with priority entry ✔ Delight in fascinating stories and hidden gems from your expert guide ✔ Admire iconic sculptures, exquisite tapestries, and the breathtaking Raphael Rooms

The Vatican Museums are the public art and sculpture museums in the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and . Save time with fast-track skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel at a time that suits you. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.

St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most iconic and important churches in the world, located in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. It is a key site for Roman Catholics and a significant historical and architectural landmark.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
• Anyone between the ages of 6 and 18 (inclusive) who has a legitimate ID card is eligible for a youth ticket.
• St Peter’s Basilica and the Square may be closed in the morning due to Papal Audience
• The opening hours are subject to change due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica
• The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. June, July and August are particularly busy as they are high-season months
• Those with a disability and their carer or companion go free of charge with a certificate of disability, which you must present at the Special Permits and/or the Reception desk in the hall of the museum
• Shorts, Short skirts & Sleeveless shirts are not allowed
• If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund
• Cancellations, changes, or issues due to weather, security, and events held by the monument are can occur
• Infants under 6 years old travel free

• Skip The Line Guided tour
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  Duration: 3 hours: Skip The Line Guided Tour of The Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter's Basilica (Maximum 20 people per group)
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  Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

• Skip-the-ticket-line access
• Direct access to St.Peter's Basilica
• Professional expert Vatican guide

• Hotel pick up and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Basilica entry is not possible on Wednesday 9:30 AM and tours after 3:00 PM

Your voucher will be e - mailed to you very soon (based on travel date).

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Chao Rome Tour.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.