Vatican VIP: Skip-the-Line Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour
A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece. This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travelers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!) Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
kerrymN5141DT, 12/17/2025 2:58:08 PM
Giovanni was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He explained everything in simple modern language and answered all our questions. He ran the tour in a friendly fun way too. The tour was well organised and good value.
L132TOscottm, 12/17/2025 1:35:55 PM
Thanks so much Carl for a very informative tour that was also fun for all! I was impressed by how you communicated with people from different backgrounds and were sensitive to all. Your passions for history at the Vatican shone through.
D282KVbenjaminm, 12/17/2025 1:25:11 PM
Carl was great! Best tour guide there. Knew anything and everything about the Vatican. Very enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about what he does, would totally recommend
davidec691, 12/17/2025 9:53:57 AM
Saverio is the best guide, he walked us through the best part of the museum, giving beautiful explenations. Nice experience.
randypT2355PX, 12/16/2025 1:53:57 PM
Carl has an impressive knowledge of art and Vatican history. His presentation was lively, humourous and engaging He ensured that all of his group felt included.
louisepC3865EU, 12/16/2025 1:46:41 PM
Lucia was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Kept the tour to the highlights so that you don't get lost amongst the artifacts. Saves a lot of thinking and made the experience very enjoyable.
DorsetColonel, 12/16/2025 1:03:34 PM
Highly recommended. Saverio was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and amusing. So much to take in. Worth skipping the line!
F4007BZalbertm, 12/16/2025 12:34:48 PM
Seeing Rome, from the top of the Vatican during sunrise (!) was an experience we will never forget. The Tour Guy and especially Carolina gave my wife and I the most memorable experience. Her knowledge of the dome, St. Peter’s square, the art in the Vatican museums (ie the fun facts about Michaelangelo and Raphael) was unmatched.
H5244PDrachelw, 12/16/2025 7:26:29 AM
Barbara was a fantastic tour guide. Her knowledge and passion were very clear to see. She guided us and pointed out all the notable masterpieces. She paused and answered questions.
ana_f, 12/16/2025 6:52:24 AM
Great experience! Our tour guide made it even more special! She made sure that my 81 year old mom was comfortable and she was able to enjoy the whole tour! I will be back for sure and I highly recommend it!
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unforeseen events= The Vatican is its own country and therefore the Pope can decide also last minute to close St. Peter’s Basilica for ad hoc events. It is a very rare event during the year but it is possibile and we will do our best to inform you. If it is too late to inform you, our guide will extend the tour in the Vatican. Not to worry that the incredibile collection of Vatican Museums and the masterpiece of Michelagelo in the Sistine Chapel will still be included.
- Most of our tours include the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. However, there are two specific options with different inclusions. You will find below:
- Museums & SISTINE CHAPEL Tour – Includes the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel but does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica.
- ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR – Includes St. Peter’s Basilica but does NOT include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Departure point
The meeting point is located in Borgo Pio, near St. Peter's square. The exact address is Via Plauto 17/A. IMPORTANT: Please check your booking for the start time of the Vatican ENGLISH tour. Arrive 20 minutes before at the meeting point ( Via Plauto 17A ) for check-in. Thank you !Redemption
IMPORTANT: Please check your booking for the start time of the Vatican ENGLISH tour. Arrive 20 minutes before at the meeting point ( Via Plauto 17A ) for check-in. Thank you !!!24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund







