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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Trinidad_R, 10/20/2025 6:42:08 PM
Just loved the Vatican Tour, the history and paintings are amazing! This is a must take tour, our group was small so it made it more personal. We had a great tour person that made it fun!
ThomasZ, 10/20/2025 12:46:35 PM
There is a lot of walking and a lot of stairs in this tour. However David made it as easy as possible for us who need a cane. He was excellent in his knowledge of the Vatican museums and quite responsible for his guests, took pictures of us when we wanted. There were thousands of people going through those halls and he kept everyone together.
Melissa_B, 10/20/2025 11:00:32 AM
Very efficient and informative. Group was big so we lost a few people which made the tour too long so rushed at the end.
JerseyGuy7, 10/20/2025 10:08:55 AM
Tour was very informative. Paula - our tour guide was great - knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone.
Brad_S, 10/20/2025 9:37:59 AM
Our guide - David - did a great job providing historical context, interesting observations, and was professional, courtesy, and, where appropriate, humorous. Great job, David! The Skip the Line tour was necessary to avoid getting stuck the masses of people trying to get into the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica - but the ticket really only provides a bit of a jump in the queues throughout the tour. Faster…but not fast. We’d never have gone without the Skip the Line.
Theresa_C, 10/20/2025 8:53:51 AM
Excellent experience!! Sylvia was great and very informative!! Always kept track of all of us. Loved it!!
Elizabeth_C, 10/20/2025 8:29:18 AM
The tour we took with Luciana was great. Her knowledge was amazing. I would highly recommend a tour instead of trying to do this on your own due to the extremely large crowds.
Renee_W, 10/20/2025 8:23:26 AM
Should not be missed!! Sylvia was a fabulous guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and a wonderful source of information! I would request her, should I make a return trip!
S5948VSshark, 10/20/2025 5:25:16 AM
Very good tour. Very informative historically. Saw everything we wanted. Rosalee was an amazing tour guide keeping track of all of us in our small group. She was easy to understand and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour. Because of the Jubilee of 2025 we were able to go through the holy door at St Peter’s Basilica which is only open once every 25 years.
Vivian_T, 10/20/2025 4:33:52 AM
Amazing tour with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide! We went places and saw things we would not have otherwise!
- 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