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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $101 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 3.4 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- EnRoma.com
- Meeting point
- You will meet your tour guide in front of Lolita Shop.
Description
Discover the immense art collection of the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Access to St. Peter's Basilica and enjoy the incredible works of Michelangelo and Bernini. Your tour guide will lead you through the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Gallery of Maps, the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries. Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary “The Last Judgment” masterpiece. The tour ends in 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
- 8:15 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Nov 3
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $101
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $85
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Your tour guide will lead you through the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Gallery of Maps, the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries.
Sistine Chapel
Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary “The Last Judgment” masterpiece
What's included
Included
Headsets to hear your tour guide clearly
Live tour Guide
Priority tickets to the Vatican Museums
Priority access to the Sistine Chapel
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.4
11 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $101 is 10% below the typical $112 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,044 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Immediate confirmation up to 2 days before the visit.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- No large umbrellas, large backpacks or sharp objects are allowed.
- The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers.
- By booking this tour, you will avoid the long queues to enter the Vatican Museums.
- Dress code: Knees and shoulders must be covered.
- We advise you to arrive on time. This allows us to guarantee a quality tour. By arriving on time, you will make the most of your time on the tour, respecting all the participants and with no risk of missing 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 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour take?
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $101 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:15 AM.
How much does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $85, adults from $101. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided 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 You will meet your tour guide in front of Lolita Shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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| Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour | 3 hours | 3.4 (11) | $101 | |
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