Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Vatican Museums

   Together with your guide, set foot inside the smallest country in the world via the fastest possible entrance!

   5 minutes here · Admission included

2. Cortile della Pigna

   One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.

   10 minutes here · Admission included

3. Sphere within a Sphere

   The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro marries this historic setting with a touch of modern art.

   Pass by without stopping

4. Museo Pio Clementino

   The Vatican Museums are made up of multiple Museums forming many "wings". The wing containing the highest concentration of highlights is the Pio Clementino Museum. Follow your guide from the Octagonal open-air courtyard where you will encounter the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere, to the eerily life-like statues in the Room of the Animals. Check out the masterfully painted vaults creating a 3D effect in the Gallery of the Candelabra.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

5. The Gallery of Candelabra takes its name from the pairs of intricately carved marble candelabra that line this striking corridor within the Vatican Museums. Beyond these ancient Roman pieces, the gallery features an impressive array of classical statues and richly frescoed ceilings, providing a taste of antiquity before leading into the Gallery of Tapestries and Maps.

   10 minutes here · Admission included

6. One of the most captivating halls in the Vatican Museums, the Gallery of Tapestries houses a remarkable collection of monumental 16th-century tapestries woven from designs by Raphael's workshop. Illustrating scenes from the life of Christ, their intricate detail and masterful craftsmanship make this gallery an unmissable highlight of any visit.

   10 minutes here · Admission included

7. Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

   In this Gallery of hand-painted maps, you can admire the world how it was seen nearly 5 centuries ago. With the help of your guide, pick out the towns in Italy you have visited, or just enjoy the incredible hand-painted details that make these maps unique.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

8. Stanze di Raffaello

   "Raphael's Rooms" inside the Vatican Museums are a spectacular testament to the talent of the painter Raphael, as well the inspiration of the master Michelangelo. Explore them with your guide.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

9. Sistine Chapel

   Your guide will prepare you to take in the Sistine Chapel ahead of time, as no speaking is allowed in this sacred place. Admire this monumental work by Michelangelo.

   20 minutes here

10. St. Peter's Basilica

    Only when specific guided tour option including the Basilica is chosen, Skip the Line access to St. Peter's Basilica via a special exit from the Sistine Chapel. You will then be free to explore on your own inside.

    30 minutes here · Admission included

11. St. Peter's Square

    If you choose an option including a tour of St. Peter's Basilica, access is provided, skipping the lines. You will be free to explore on your own inside.

    5 minutes here · Admission included

12. Vatican City

    Visit Vatican City

    Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Semi-Private Guided Tour

  Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English. (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Semi-Private without Basilica: Includes Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a Semi-Private Group. St. Peter's Basilica is not included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Basilica Only (No Museums)

  St. Peter's Basilica Only: Small Group Guided Tour in English of St.Peter's Basilica with skip the line access. (Vatican Museums & Dome NOT included). Duration: 1 hour IMPORTANT: Go directly to the meeting point at Borgo Santo Spirito 17, without showing up at Via Tunisi 4. Starting point: Borgo Santo Spirito, 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

• EXPRESS Small Group Tour

  1.5 hr Small Group: Guided Tour in English. (Basilica NOT included). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Express Tour: 1.5 hr Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms. St. Peter's Basilica is NOT included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Small Group Guided Tour

  Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English. (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Small Group without Basilica : Includes Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a Small Group. St. Peter's Basilica is not included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Hosted Ticket Only (No guide)

  SKIP-THE-LINE TICKET: Multilanguage Audioguide app included. Hosted Ticket (No guide): Hosted skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, (no guided tour). St. Peter's Basilica NOT included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• FIRST ACCESS Semi-Private Tour

  Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access without Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour with First Access of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. St. Peter's Basilica is not included. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Vatican Tour + Basilica FRENCH

  Maximum 20 personnes: Visite guidée en Français avec accès à la Basilique Saint-Pierre inclus. Visite guidée + Basilique: Visite guidée en petit groupe des Musées du Vatican et de la Chapelle Sixtine + accès coupe-file à la Basilique Saint-Pierre. Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• FIRST ACCESS + Basilica max 10

  Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day & St. Peter's Basilica access included. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access + Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside) Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Semi-Private Tour + Basilica

  Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with St. Peter's Basilica access included. Guided Tour + Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside) Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Small Group Tour + Basilica

  Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English with St. Peter's Basilica access included. Guided Tour + Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside). Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• FIRST ACCESS + Basilica max 20

  Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day & St. Peter's Basilica access included. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access + Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside) Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

• Private Tour

  Skip-the-line Exclusive Private tour: Private Guided Tour in English of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. (St. Peter’s Basilica not included). Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

de, pt, en, it, fr, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 20 travelers per booking

Operated by

EcoArt Travel

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
• Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
• Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
• Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
• Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
• Please bring official ID with you (or a photo/photocopy).
• Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
• Important: From January 12 to March 31, 2026, conservation work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment (Giudizio Universale). The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors; however, the fresco will be temporarily not visible due to scaffolding. We thank you for your understanding during this important preservation project.

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