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Vatican Museums Sistine Tour Chapel with Access to St. Peters
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Skip the lines and make the most of your time with exclusive, skip-the-line tickets—no stress, just pure enjoyment! Step into the Vatican and begin your journey through the extraordinary Vatican Museums, where a personalized tour ensures you experience the very best of its treasures. Next, prepare to be awestruck by the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll witness Michelangelo’s stunning *Last Judgment*—a masterpiece that must be seen to be believed. Finally, explore the stunning Raphael Rooms. Then, end your tour outside the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica, the largest and most magnificent church in the world. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience—book your tour today and immerse yourself in the Vatican’s rich history and art!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 1:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:44 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 1040 of the next 1040 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
- Skip the line to get inside Vatican Museums directly - Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian. - Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artifacts of all the world.
Explore the mesmerizing Raphael Rooms with a guided tour
- Discover the Sistine Chapel. - Admire the paintings of the genius Michaelangelo. - Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City.
- Get access to St. Peter's Square to visit on your own pace the Biggest church of the World. - Admire the bronze Baldachin of St. Peter - See the Throne of St. Peter - Explore the Pietà of Michelangelo
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vatican Museums Sistine Tour Chapel with Access to St. Peters lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $125 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 40 departures a day between 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM.
Children aged 2–5 pay from $123, adults from $125. Infants go free.
It can: 1040 of the next 1040 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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 '' SMART WAYS ''. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatican Museums Sistine Tour Chapel with Access to St. Peters | 3 hours | 3.9 (16) | $125 | |
 Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour | 3 hours | 4.5 (42,255) | $73 | View |
 Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group | 3 hours | 4.9 (8,540) | $90 | View |
 Skip the line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour | 3 hours | 4.7 (3,761) | $20 | View |
 Skip-the-line Private: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel&St Peter's | 3 hours | 4.9 (217) | $404 | View |
 Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica-Small Group | 3 hours | 4.7 (718) | $113 | View |
 Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour with St Peter Basilica Access | 3 hours | 4.6 (57) | $181 | View |
Live Italian Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
Live German Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
Live French Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
Live English Tour Guide: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica Inclusions and Exclusions: The tour will include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and Entry tickets. The Basilica is not included Duration: 2 hours Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a Professional Art Historian. This tour does not include St. Peter's Basilica
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed with the group tours
Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed with the group tours