Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

On this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, we'll see one of the most important art collections in the world. It includes priority entry.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at a strategic location near the Vatican to start our guided tour. We'll have preferential access to the Vatican Museums, avoiding long queues at the entrance. We will admire sculptures, paintings, and other works from various periods, while learning about the site's history.

We will also visit the Sistine Chapel, known for Michelangelo's frescoes. The guide will provide explanations before or after our visit, respecting the Vatican's silence and decorum rules. The tour lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours and concludes inside the museum.

What Does the Tour Include?

During this tour, we will visit two of Vatican City's must-see attractions: the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including:

Gallery of MapsGallery of CandelabraGallery of TapestriesCourtyard of the PineconeSistine ChapelPio Clementino Museum

Itinerary Changes

Visits to areas described may be subject to change for organisational reasons.

Children Under 18

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings for more than 10 children per adult are not allowed.

Important Info

From February 2026, for about 3 months, extraordinary maintenance work will occur on Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgement'. The Sistine Chapel will remain open, with a canvas reproducing the fresco minimizing visual impact during restoration.

Get the Most out of Your Visit

Nearby, you can explore Rome's iconic sights. Consider our Rome Combo tour for visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill!

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