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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
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VIATOR4.4(305)TRIPADVISOR4.6(431)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$131 / person
Location
Rome, Italy
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 736 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Brastours
Meeting point
Brastours Office.15 minutes prior the departure time.No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Description
Visit the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with skip-the-line guaranteed. Discover St. Peter's Basilica and marvel at the works of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Begin your guided walking tour at the Vatican Museums, with their immense collection built by the Popes throughout the centuries, and discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections.
See the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. Marvel at works by ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps and wander the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries.
Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary frescoes.
Follow your guide inside St. Peter's Basilica, the most important Christian church in the world, which houses the Pietà, Michelangelo's incredible masterpiece, and the monumental St. Peter's Baldachin, designed by Bernini.
The tour will end in the magnificent St. Peter's Square, dominated by Michelangelo's imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini's double Colonnade.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:15 PM, and 2:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 18+)
$131
Child (ages 7–17)
$105
Infant (ages 0–6)
Free
In demand: 41 of the next 112 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Spanish Tour With Basilica
English Tour With Basilica
English Tour Without Basilica
Basilica non included: Please note that this option does not include access and a guided tour inside St. Peter's Basilica.
Basilica non included: At the end of the tour, it will still be possible to enter the basilica for free on your own, carrying out security checks.
Itinerary
Vatican City
Pass by
The smallest sovereign state in the world, kingdom of Christianity and governed by the Pope.
Vatican Museums
Admission included60 min
The immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries and the Vatican Galleries.
Museo Pio Clementino
Admission included20 min
The largest complex of the Vatican Museums, with the Belvedere Apollo and the magnificent Laocoön.
Sphere within a Sphere
Admission included10 min
A bronze masterpiece by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, in the Pigna courtyard, that rotates over a period of time.
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
Admission included10 min
Frescoed with 40 giant geographical maps of the various Italian regions and of the main cities.
Sistine Chapel
Admission included20 min
The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
St. Peter's Basilica
Admission included30 min
The most important Christian church in the world, which houses the Pietà, Michelangelo's incredible masterpiece, and the monumental St. Peter's Baldachin, designed by Bernini.
St. Peter's Square
15 min
Dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade.
What's included
Included
Free device charging station at the meeting point
Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticket
St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
Sistine Chapel illustrated factsheet
Official Vatican headsets
Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entry ticket
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
736 reviews
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71
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How it compares in Rome
Starting price $131 is 16% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,070 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed).
It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders.
Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
As per the new security provisions, an ID may be required.
Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include the Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from outside.
The Raphael's Rooms are usually not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
The Basilica is not included on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience. It is included in July, August and when the audience is held indoors.
No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $131 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:15 PM, and 2:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 7–17 pay from $105, adults from $131. Infants go free.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 41 of the next 112 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Brastours Office. 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility. Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include the Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from outside.
Reviews(736)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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LINH_P
October 1, 2026 · via Viator
Vatican
The tour was overall pleasant. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us good information along the way. The Vatican museum was extremely crowded on a Monday, I felt that we had rush through it. The Sistine Chapel was packed like sardines when we entered, taking away some of the enjoyment in viewing it. The visit to St. Peter's Basilica was more pleasant since it is massive, so people have more room to move around and enjoy a slower pace to view the place. The meeting point was at the tour operator office close to the Vatican museum, the office as small and there were way too many people cramped into the small space waiting to meet the tour guide and receive headset equipment.
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Toni_D
September 29, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour
Daniella was an amazing guide!! The earpiece left A LOT to be desired tho. They kept falling off your ear.
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Pranav_S
September 26, 2026 · via Viator
It was an amazing time......
It was an amazing time... there was so much artsy stuff that just kept blowing my mind. Nicoletta was such a lovely and amazing guide. I’m not a big history person, but I was still really interested in everything she had to say.
The Vatican Museums are a long journey, but if you’re into art, you definitely won’t be disappointed. And then there was the Sistine Chapel... it was gorgeous. I honestly just wanted to stay in the chapel for a while and take all of it in.
When we entered St. Peter’s Basilica, I was shocked by how massive it was. Overall, it was a great experience, and I 100% recommend it.
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Clara_M
September 26, 2026 · via Viator
Vatican Museum & Sistine chapel & St Peter Basilica
Guide was pleasant, patient (I have some issues with walking), she was very informative & considerate
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rebecaaQ3543TJ
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Olimpia was amazing!! Awesome experience
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THOMAS_B
September 24, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful Rome
The tour guide was excellent. She looked after the group taking into account individuals needs and physical limitations. Her narrative throughout the tour was informative as well as entertaining.
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Daniel_H
September 21, 2026 · via Viator
Amazing country to visit....
Amazing country to visit. taking a tour will save you so much time getting into the city and the information really adds value to the visit.
My visit was September and you should expect heavy crowds and slow crowded walking through the museum and chapel. The basilica was breathtaking and the tour guide really helped put the size into perspective. Daniela was an amazing guide with so much interesting information.
I highly recommend going to the Dome (not included in our tour package). You can take the elevator up to the dome but to go to the very top it requires stairs that could be challenging for some. Buy Dome tickets online to avoid waiting in line.
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JAVIER_N
September 14, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent tour with good...
Excellent tour with good explanation and a complete tour of the Vatican. Good explanation of the most important monuments
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Sandra_R
September 12, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour
Donatella was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about each area we visited. And she was very sweet.
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Donna_R
September 11, 2026 · via Viator
If you’re traveling as a...
If you’re traveling as a group and everyone buys their own ticket in advance online your group could be separated even with the same time/date selected. . People separated into groups once a ticket is purchased. Our group was separated and one other group separated. No accommodation made to keep groups together.
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