Unforgettable Vatican: VIP Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour
Spend more time inside with no-wait access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica through an official Vatican partner entrance. On this comprehensive guided tour, you'll experience the best of the Vatican in just three hours, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. Navigate the vast complex of artwork and history with an expert, who will bring this ancient collection to life. Choose from several departure times and languages.
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chickisgirl, 10/26/2025 12:39:29 PM
This was a great tour. Our guide amilee was very knowledgable. I highly recommend a tour as without it you can wait in line for 2 to 3 hours.
Suchada_T, 10/26/2025 12:29:15 PM
Beautiful art everywhere you looked. Learn a lot of Vatican and paintings. Mary was a great guide. She was knowledgeable.
AMY_C, 10/26/2025 4:54:33 AM
Christian was a great host. He was very informative and gave the group each a piece of candy. Be aware you may not be able to go into St. Peter’s it was closed due to King of England visit. That was a big bummer.
Marjie14, 10/26/2025 4:45:10 AM
Undeniably, this is a must when in Rome. That said, I’m stunned by how disorganised it all is. Nothing is streamlined for visitors; it’s a series of queues that are badly managed by very grouchy staff.
Ellen_W, 10/26/2025 4:26:15 AM
The tour, through City Wonders, was fantastic. Only 10 people on our tour. Our guide Julia, was excellent. We chose a 10 AM tour on a Saturday, one of the busier days (as is Monday, because the Vatican is closed on Sunday, so consider a different day if possible) but with skip-the-line tickets we bypassed the massive line that ran down Viale Vaticano waiting to enter and had a more reasonable line. With the provided radio transmitters, we could hear Julia clearly, and she was calm, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend. The Vatican is a museum of the most unimaginably vast collection of art acquired by Popes through the ages. The Sistine Chapel is breathtaking. A guided tour like this is well worth the cost.
Christine_H, 10/26/2025 4:12:19 AM
Very busy!! Hardly any time to actually look at the artwork. That being said seeing the Sistine Chaoel was incredible!
Jeff_V, 10/25/2025 3:36:01 PM
Excellent having a knowledge guide to navigate the crowds and chaos at the Vatican, among the museum, Sistine chapel and basilica. Audio was difficult to understand at times (host accent with audio quality) but she was every helpful and added to the tour. For first time visitors I highly recommend!
N8771TUsarab, 10/25/2025 11:43:35 AM
Amazing visit. Phenomenal experience. Be prepared to stand in line - whether entering via the museum or the St Peter’s Basilica. We paid for a guide and fast pass well worth it. Very little seating and no loos once to enter. The Sistine Chapel was packed out with people so difficult to take it all in. All beautiful presented and preserved. Well worth visiting.
Dominick_G, 10/25/2025 11:14:44 AM
The only way to see the Vatican. Our guide Scarlet was awesome and sweet, made the tour well worth it. There were tens of thousands of people there, take a guided tour.
David_K, 10/25/2025 10:42:13 AM
It’s long and very crowded. Lots of great art. Our guide was amazing. Christian Mineo Savona was a 10 out of 10
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- At times, despite our priority access tickets, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
- St Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesday mornings, access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included due to the Papal Audience. Entry is only possible after 1:00 PM.
- St Peter's Basilica is not accessible on the express tours options
- Please be advised that access to St. Peter's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance. This requirement is essential for security and the Venue organizational purposes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit.
- Please note that if you choose the “St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only” option, access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel will not be included.
Departure point
** St. Peter's Basilica Tour ONLY ** Meet at Piazza della Città Leonina, near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. Facing the Arches, our meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the kiosk.Redemption
• If you select one "St Peter's Basilica ONLY" option, the tour includes reserved access and guided tour of St Peter's Basilica but Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel or not included. • If you select one "Vatican Express" option, the tour finishes at the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica access is not included. • Please provide the full names of all participants at the time of booking. Failure to submit this information will result in customers being unable to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, and no refunds will be issued. • We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. Our City Wonders team, dressed in blue and carrying flags, will be easily recognisable at the meeting point. • St Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. • Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly. • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm. • While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. • Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue. Only small bags are allowed. • You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places. • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated!24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund