The Vatican

Vatican Group Tour Direct access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and more

Express Entrance
Enter through the Guided Tour entrance, bypassing the famous Vatican Line
Free Cancellation
Book without worry knowing that you can cancel your tour for free up to 24 hours before it begins.
Small Group
Enjoy your Vatican experience in a small group - our tours depart with at most 20 people.

Vatican Group Tour

Embark on a journey to the heart of the Vatican with our skip the line guided tour. Our unique partnership with the Holy See opens doors for you to bypass the crowds effortlessly. Immerse yourself in the serenity and splendor of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in the company of a small, intimate group. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you'll be among the first to witness the Vatican's stunning art and architecture, gaining insights and enjoying a more intimate viewing experience, all without the usual wait.

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Vatican Group Tour

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Tour Details

Duration 3 hours

3 hours packed full of history

Skip the line

Enter through a separate entrance

Live tour guide

English

Small Group Tour

Unlike other agencies, our groups are capped at 20 people.

Mobile ticketing

Use your phone or print your voucher

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Instant confirmation

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Full Description

Explore the Vatican City with a guided tour led by a professional art historian. Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, admire the stunning Sistine Chapel, and visit the world’s heart of Christianity at St. Peter’s Basilica. Start your day of sightseeing by meeting your tour guide and your coordinator at the pre-arranged meeting point. First, enjoy the luxury of skip-the-ticket-line access. Enter the Vatican and start your tour with a visit to the Vatican Museum, a true spectacle for everyone who visits. Your tour itinerary through the museum is specialized to focus on the most important parts of the site. The museum is full of art masterpieces, created by Europe’s most famous artists throughout the centuries. Your guide will explain every detail of this place. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel. Once inside, marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the ceiling depicting the last judgment. Finish your tour in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, where our guide will explain for you all the interesting stories of the construction of the basilica and the Piazza in front of it. After, you will have all the free time to Admire the Pietà by Michelangelo and the St. Peter’s Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Things To Know
  • Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican

  • Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica can be closed last minute for private services

  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed

  • This tour does not include climbing the Dome

  • For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number

  • You can contact us on iMessage, Whatsapp and Viber: +39 324 696 8498.

  • We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information

  • Please don’t go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Coordinator

  • Our Tour Coordinator will be waiting for you at Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. The Coordinator will be waiting for you holding a sign that says ” Tours of Rome ”

Inclusions and Exclusions
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
  • St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
  • Skip the Line Tickets
  • If St. Peter’s Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tours starting from 15:30 will not visit St. Peter’s Basilica
  • St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to last minute closure
Meeting Point

Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says ” Tours of Rome ”


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