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Essential Vatican Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

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Essential Vatican Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

Essential Vatican Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

Explore the never-ending treasures of the Vatican in Rome.

This special combo Sistine Chapel tour and essential Vatican Museum tour gives you more time to discover the Vatican and also includes a skip-the-line visit to St. Peter’s Basilica to see the Pieta by Michelangelo.

Tour some of the most visited places in the world. The Vatican Museums in Vatican City has an impressive and vast collection of art featuring the most famous artists of the Renaissance – from Michelangelo to Raphael, Bernini, Botticelli, and Bramante.

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Center in Vatican City is the Sistine Chapel, also one of the most visited destinations in Rome. And last but not least is St. Peter’s Basilica – the largest church in the world. There are many treasures that can be found inside St. Peter’s - Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldachin are just a few.

Highlights

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Vatican City is among the most important religious and culture sites, attracting millions of visitors a year and a must-see when in Rome.
SKIP-THE-LINE VATICAN

Skip-the-line and have more time to tour one of the most beloved places to visit in Rome and around the world - the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
EXPLORE THE VATICAN MUSEUMS

Visit the Pinecone Courtyard the lovely little oasis outside the Vatican Museums is where you will find the symbolic ancient structure it is named after.
FAMOUS GALLERIES

See the famous Gallery of the Maps of Italy and the Gallery of the Tapestries, a rich series of tapestries set up in 1838.
THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS

Explore the Belvedere Courtyard and the most notable galleries in the Pio Clementino Museum such as the Greek Cross Gallery, Gallery of the Statues, Gallery of the Busts, Cabinet of the Masks, Hall of the Muses (Sala delle Muse), Hall of the Animals (Sala degli Animali), and the miniature Pantheon shaped Sala Rotonda.
MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL

Marvel at Michelangelo’s incredible frescoes in the Sistine Chapel – The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam - one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance period. You’ll be able to take all the time that you want to admire this amazing work of art.
ST. PETER’S BASILICA

Observe the largest church in the world and one of the most significant - St. Peter’s Basilica. This Renaissance-style church designed by Bramante is as impressive inside as it is on the outside. Discover the many treasures within this religious temple, also one of the most popular sights in Rome, Italy.
MICHELANGELO’S PIETA

One of the most famous Renaissance sculptures (perhaps after the David) is Michelangelo’s Pieta. This lifelike sculpture is among many other precious works of art that can be found inside St. Peter’s Basilica along with Bernini’s Baldachin and the tomb of Alexander VII.

Vatican City is among the most important religious and culture sites, attracting millions of visitors a year and a must-see when in Rome.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Skip-the-line and have more time to tour one of the most beloved places to visit in Rome and around the world - the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

SKIP-THE-LINE VATICAN

Visit the Pinecone Courtyard the lovely little oasis outside the Vatican Museums is where you will find the symbolic ancient structure it is named after.

EXPLORE THE VATICAN MUSEUMS

See the famous Gallery of the Maps of Italy and the Gallery of the Tapestries, a rich series of tapestries set up in 1838.

FAMOUS GALLERIES

Explore the Belvedere Courtyard and the most notable galleries in the Pio Clementino Museum such as the Greek Cross Gallery, Gallery of the Statues, Gallery of the Busts, Cabinet of the Masks, Hall of the Muses (Sala delle Muse), Hall of the Animals (Sala degli Animali), and the miniature Pantheon shaped Sala Rotonda.

THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS

Marvel at Michelangelo’s incredible frescoes in the Sistine Chapel – The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam - one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance period. You’ll be able to take all the time that you want to admire this amazing work of art.

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL

ST. PETER’S BASILICA

MICHELANGELO’S PIETA

Q&A

Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Master of the Renaissance Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling – the two most famous frescoes being The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam. But there are other paintings from great Renaissance artists of that same time that also line the Sistine Chapel walls. These series of frescoes depicting the Life of Moses and the Life of Christ were painted by a team made up of Botticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio, and Rosselli.
Where is the Sistine Chapel?
This Sistine Chapel or Cappella Sistina (originally known as Cappella Magna) is a chapel located in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City Rome, Italy.
How long is Vatican tour?
Vatican tours can be anywhere from 2 to 3 hours or more. It really depends on the type of tour you choose, and how long you wish to stay and explore afterwards. For those interested in a deeper dive of the amazing collections of artwork housed in the Vatican Museum, 3 hours is decent amount of time.
When was St. Peter’s Basilica Built?
St. Peter’s Basilica was built in 1626, taking 120 years to complete. Construction of the ‘New’ St. Peter’s Basilica that you see today, began in 1506 over the same site of the ‘Old’ St. Peter’s Basilica which dated back to the 4th century.

what's included

Skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Expert tour guide
Headset
Free Wi-Fi, bathroom and ATM access, refreshments and recharging station available at Enjoy Rome's office before and/or after your tour

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Your meeting point is inside the Enjoy Rome office – located on Via Germanico 8 (take Metro Line A to the OTTAVIANO stop). Please arrive 25 minutes before the start of your tour to check-in with a member of our staff.

Please note- the meeting point is inside of our office. But for security reasons, we are not able to store any personal belongings at our office – so please plan accordingly.

dress code

Please note- the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. And make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

important information

The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions it is forbidden to bring the following:

Weapons and blunt objects (knives, long umbrellas, etc.)
Glass bottles, aerosol sprays, and alcohol
Bicycles, skates, and segways
Luggage
Pets

Large bags and selfie sticks are not allowed in the Vatican. There is a free Vatican cloakroom service once you have gone through the metal detectors. But please keep in mind that there is no bag check at St. Peter’s Basilica. Strollers are permitted.

* Tours departing Wednesday: St. Peter's Basilica will be unavailable due to the weekly Papal Audience during which St. Peter's Basilica is closed. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel.

** On rare occasions, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel closes without notice. If this happens, you will spend a full 3 hour tour in the Vatican Museums.

accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.), please contact us in advance.

Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance.

The Vatican Museums offer free entry to all disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%. For visitors who are not self-sufficient, free entry is also extended to a companion.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Reviews

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4.93/5

with 596 user reviews

Tres contents visite comment

Visite Tres interessaNte, et tres commentee par Rosalu Gangemi. Personne tres professionnelle qui repond volontiers aux questions. Par contre beaucoup trop de monde. A deconseiller visite le samedi

Krolikowski - 16/08/2023 17:00

Fantastic tour

Laura was our tour guide and she certainly Knew her stuff! We went around a Decent pace as a lot to see and fairly crowded - gave some really good detail and BROUGHT history to life with some humour. Make sure you go for an early tour its much less stressful but it will be busy by the time you finish!! Thank you laura

Ash reek - 10/08/2023 15:16

Amazing tour with Marguerita

Thank you to mArguerita for a truly fantastic tour, packed with historic facts and information. Marguerita is a truE historian who knows endless amounts of information that she shares with enthusiasm. Fun, maRvellous touR.

Lorna rObbins - 31/03/2023 15:11

Outstanding Guide

This tour would have been nothing without our tour guide antonio(Only japanese speaking guide in rome

Brian McConnell - 07/03/2023 19:05

uNE GUIDE EXCEPTIONNELLE

VISITE du 29 DECEMBRE UNE AGREABLE SURPRISE NOTRE GUIDE ROSALIA GANGEMI EST UNE GUIDE EXCEPTIONNELLE COMME ON EN REVE. ELLE S ADAPTE AU GROUPEELLE N'oublie pas les enfants qu'elle interesse enormementle petit thomas pourrait en parler tres longuement car a six ans 3 heures de visite ce n'est pas evident mais avec rosalia cela se fait. encore un grand merci rosalia la famille d adele;

ronceray adele - 31/12/2022 19:59

felicitation

Merci a Rosalia Gangemi pour sA VISITE SAVANTE ET DYNAMIQUE QUI NOUS AS TENUS CAPTIVéS PENDANT PLUS DE 3 HEURESDANS CES LIEUX SUPERBES

girardin - 20/12/2022 18:42

Visite indispensable

Nous avons visité le Vatican avec notre guide rosalia. Cette visite commentée pleine d'anecdotes et une sélection bien choisie. 3h de visites et pourtant on ne les à pas vues passées. Je recommande cette guidé vraiment géniale.

Colleoni laure - 03/10/2022 21:42

Guida molto prEparata e gradevole da ascoltAre

La Nostra guida, Claudio Arcangeli, è statA eccellente: si è dimostrata molto preparata e capace di intrattenercI, non solo spiegandoci il significato DeLle numerose opere, ma anche contestualizzando in dettaglio il periodo storico ed i fatti che hanno portato alla Realizzazione delle stesse.

MarcO Panzironi - 27/12/2021 14:49

Super visite guidee avec rosalia Gangemi

Visite guidee au top du musee du vatican, de la chapelle sixtine et de la basalique saint pierre avec Rosalia Gangemi. Explications tres interessantes dans un francais parfait. quelques heures superbes que nous n'oublierons pas!

FLOCH / ALCANTARA - 22/07/2021 14:42

tickets si fila

fui con mi novio al vaticano y compramos los ingresos salta la fila, todo muy rapido y agil

andrea - 21/05/2021 12:39

the best essentials

if you do not have much time this is the perfect tour. we managed to see everything you should see during your first visit to rome. we loved the tour and the sistine chapel was really breathtaking.

Carol crosby - 21/05/2021 10:10

Visite du Vatican

Très belle et intéressante visite du Vatican avec Francesca Foti.

Patrick - 17/02/2020 08:40

Ottima esperienza

Buonasera,ho apprezzato molto la visita ai Musei Vaticani, ovviamente per la loro bellezza, che è stata accompagnata dalla spiegazione chiara e competente della guida, s.ra Giulia Lorino che ringrazio e a cui do il massimo della valutazione.

Fanti - 10/02/2020 15:44

Marvelous

Thanks to Davide I had a amazing morning. Verry experienced guide. It was fantastic what I saw. ??

Elena Malinici - 25/01/2020 11:16

Musei vaticani

Francesca Foti è una guida straordinaria è riuscita in 3 ore tra una folla esagerata a trasmettere la grandiosità delle più importanti opere con competenza e grande umanità rendendo un’esperienza che poteva diventare troppo pesante godevolissima e speciale

Bruno - 04/01/2020 10:15

Fantastic Experience

My wife

Noah - 27/12/2019 01:37

Vatikan mit Gabriele

Eine ganz tolle Tour durch den Vatikan (Museen, Sixtinische Kapelle, Petersdom) mit hervorragenden und lebendigen Kommentaren und Erläuterungen vom Guide Gariele. Ganz herzlichen Dank, lieber Gabriele. Ich kann diese Tour nur wärmstens empfehlen

Alain - 19/12/2019 17:34

What a fantastic tour the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel followed by the Basilica, would I go again, definitely

Edward - 03/12/2019 16:27

nergens wachten was heerlijk

Laura - 03/12/2019 07:31

Informative guide.. good pace throughout and felt like we definitely got our money’s worth. The tour company were also very helpful. Vatican City was closed unexpectedly during our allotted time slot so we had to come back few hours later but they were very accommodating and helped to sort out an issue which was caused as a result. Definitely recommend.

Sakina - 02/12/2019 13:57

Magnifique

Jean Christophe - 30/11/2019 09:19

Recomendado al 100%! Tienen que ir si o si!

Fernando - 29/11/2019 17:32

Très bonne visite

Marc - 26/11/2019 23:47

Very organised and informed tour.

Lucy - 26/11/2019 23:30

Davide was an excellent tour guide ! His energy, knowledge, and Vatican history fun facts made the tour very enjoyable ! Would recommend to anyone.

Alexis - 26/11/2019 10:25

Todo impresionante

Ana - 26/11/2019 06:49

eine großartige Tour durch das Museum, der Sixtinischen Kapelle und dem Petersdom mit viel Hintergrund-Information und vielen Geschichten aus der Vergangenheit

Martina - 26/11/2019 05:27

Our tour of the Vatican was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and interacted with each of us one to one during the tour. She was outstanding

Danny - 25/11/2019 21:12

Auf jeden Fall wieder

Tanja - 25/11/2019 18:15

It was amazing. The tour guide lady was very knowledgeable about many details my last tour didn’t catch. Spectacular! Highly recommended for whom wants to know a little more about this amazing place.

Fernanda - 24/11/2019 22:49

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Essential Vatican Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

Essential Vatican Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

SKIP-THE-LINE VATICAN

EXPLORE THE VATICAN MUSEUMS

FAMOUS GALLERIES

THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL

ST. PETER’S BASILICA

MICHELANGELO’S PIETA

Who painted the Sistine Chapel?

Where is the Sistine Chapel?

How long is Vatican tour?

When was St. Peter’s Basilica Built?

what's included

what's not included

meeting point

dress code

important information

accessibility

cancellation policy