VATICAN MUSEUMS & ST. PETER'S BASILICA

Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an expert guide. Discover the highlights of the Vatican and end your tour in St. Peter’s Square.

Join this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and discover one of the world’s most important art collections with a professional guide.

Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums, where you will explore some of the most significant galleries and masterpieces of the Vatican. Walk through impressive sections such as the Pio Clementino Museum, home to famous sculptures like the Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere.

Continue through the stunning Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Candelabra, while your guide explains the history and meaning behind these extraordinary works.

The tour continues with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, where you will admire Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the famous ceiling and The Last Judgment.

After leaving the Vatican Museums, you will walk along the Vatican walls with your guide and reach St. Peter’s Square. Here, you will learn about the Basilica from the outside and admire the grandeur of one of the most important squares in the world.

At the end of the tour, you can choose to enter St. Peter’s Basilica on your own when access is available.

What's included?

Entry or admission fee

The tour includes skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, allowing you to avoid long queues and make the most of your time.

You will be accompanied by a licensed professional guide who will lead you through the most important sections of the museums, providing insights into the history, art, and significance of the Vatican collections.

Headsets are provided when necessary to ensure you can clearly hear your guide throughout the experience.

Exclusions

National park entrance fee
Parking fees
Entry tax
Landing & facility fees
Goods & services tax

The tour does not include a guided visit inside St. Peter’s Basilica. At the end of the experience, visitors may enter the Basilica independently when access is available.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not included, unless specifically selected. Pick-up is not available from B&Bs, apartments, holiday homes, or guesthouses.

Food and drinks are not included.

Please note that the Raphael Rooms are not part of the standard itinerary and are visited only when the Vatican requires it.

Please note

Public transportation nearby
Passport required
Dress code

This is a walking tour with a moderate amount of walking and standing
A valid ID may be required for security checks at the entrance
Dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica (shoulders and knees must be covered)
Entry times are strict; late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
All visitors must pass airport-style security screening
Large bags, suitcases, and sharp objects are not allowed inside the Vatican
The itinerary may vary depending on Vatican regulations and crowd conditions

What to bring

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as this is a walking tour that involves a moderate amount of walking.

Appropriate clothing is required to enter the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless tops are not permitted.

We recommend bringing a valid ID or passport, especially if required for access to certain areas.

During warmer months, it is advisable to bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.