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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

By Vatican Tour
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 167 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece.

This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travelers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!)

Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)

Activity location

  • Borgo
    • Via dei Corridori,
    • Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Plauto, 17
    • 17 Via Plauto
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Vatican English Tour & Tickets
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

English Tour and Tickets
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets & Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Plauto 17A, 00193 Roma, Italy

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:30
Price details
RM 859.80 x 1 AdultRM 859.80
Total
Price is RM 859.80

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and/or St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission-Vatican Museums (NOT included if you book the option: ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission- Sistine Chapel (NOT included if you book the option: ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guaranteed skip-the-line access
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica (check below to see which option does not include it)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you book the “Museums & SISTINE CHAPEL Tour” option it does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you book “ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR” option it does NOT include the Museums & Sistine Chapel.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (Tips)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unforeseen events= The Vatican is its own country and therefore the Pope can decide also last minute to close St. Peter’s Basilica for ad hoc events. It is a very rare event during the year but it is possibile and we will do our best to inform you. If it is too late to inform you, our guide will extend the tour in the Vatican. Not to worry that the incredibile collection of Vatican Museums and the masterpiece of Michelagelo in the Sistine Chapel will still be included.
  • Most of our tours include the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. However, there are two specific options with different inclusions. You will find below:
  • Museums & SISTINE CHAPEL Tour – Includes the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel but does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR – Includes St. Peter’s Basilica but does NOT include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Activity itinerary

Borgo
  • 40m
Meet your tour guide at our office, located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following a self introduction by your guide, you will walk through the charming shops of the Borgo, as he/she shares some local tips for eating and site seeing in Rome, including off the beaten track sites that you must visit during your holiday! Some background will also be provided on the history of the Sistine Chapel (we do it here as the chapel forbids noise and travellers are expected to observe silence once entering).
Via della Conciliazione (Pass by)
Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St. Peter's Square, and by extension, to the Vatican City itself.
St. Peter's Square
  • 20m
We arrive at St. Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it. Fun fact- the Pope addresses crowds from his apartment window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, during the Papal audience held every Wednesday and Sunday morning.
Vatican City
  • 15m
En route to the museum, you will get to see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day to day life (including getting their mail!) Snap a pic of the Swiss guards- the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms. Our Tip: send yourself a post card after the tour. The post office sells a variety of memorabilia, including stamps with Pope Francis's face! Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups.
Vatican Museums
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Be prepared to hear about stories as your guide walk you through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the gallery of tapestries, and a gallery of maps depicting 16th century Italy.
Sistine Chapel
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era. Note that the museum requires visitors to observe silence and a dress code (knees and shoulders covered).
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 15m
You will be brought in front of St. Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square. Got questions? Ask you guide before parting ways!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Borgo
    • Via dei Corridori,
    • Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Via Plauto, 17
    • 17 Via Plauto
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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10.0 out of 10

SongSong_W

Reviewed on Viator
21 Aug 2025
Wonderful guide and good time control. Enjoyed seeing all the aspects of the Vatican, Giovanni did a great job explaining the many details.
10.0 out of 10

Liliana_P

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
Fantastic guide and good pace. It is a pretty tiring tour so be mindful of that; wear proper footware. It is absolutely beautiful and really glad we did all three sites.
10.0 out of 10

Anna_R

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
Both guides were very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable despite the extreme heat in mid-August.
10.0 out of 10

Patti_P

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
It was extremely crowded. However, with skip the line we were able to make it through the tour. Our tour guide made the trip!
10.0 out of 10

Bart_V

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
It was very well organized. The female guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions well.
8.0 out of 10

A_L

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
This is expensive but seeing the Basilica and the Sistine Chapel was a bucket list item. Our guide, Giovanni, was very knowledgeable and kind; he tried to keep us out of the heat as much as possible on a hot day.
10.0 out of 10

Sam_W

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
It was Great tour and knowledge guide (Shak) will till all our friends and will come back again to visit Rome.
10.0 out of 10

Eric_D

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
One of the highlights of our trip. Our guide was a little dry and rough, felt like we would get in trouble if we did something out of line, but overall a great tour. There really is nothing that can compare after this tour. We did the hike up to the top of the cathedral and went under to see where the popes are laid to rest. Great part of our trip.
10.0 out of 10

Anonymous

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
Well worth every penny spent. The tour guide was knowledgeable & interesting and the fact that we didn’t have to wait in line was priceless.
10.0 out of 10

Charlie_T

Reviewed on Viator
20 Aug 2025
This tour successfully hit all of the key highlights. Our tour guide was exceptional! This was a great experience.

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