Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

Our Complete Vatican Tour gives you the best of the museum’s collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over 3 hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican.

Prefer a laid-back afternoon experience? Book the Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel at 4 pm or 4:15 pm for a relaxed visit after the crowds have left for the day (St. Peter’s Basilica not included).

Enjoy our specially designed route showing you all the famous works along with our favorite lesser-known sights.

Entering the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, you’ll pass a large bronze statue symbolizing the emergence of the new world from the old designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro.

Your stops include the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries and amazing views of St Peter’s Basilica all in one incredibly planned itinerary.

Visit the Raphael Rooms, widely considered to be among the most beautifully-frescoed interiors on earth.

Guided tour & Photo Stop

Step inside the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes. Your guide can’t speak inside, but before they take you in they’ll tell you what to look for and give you the surprisingly acrimonious story behind the famous room. Soak up the little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and hidden insults in the Last Judgement.

Skip-the-line into St. Peter’s using a special, group-only door. Listen to your guide explain the story behind the church’s 120-year construction and learn about the precious art and treasures inside. Please Note: Access to the Basilica is not included in tours starting at 4 pm or 4:15 pm.

Guided tour & Photo Stop

This tour is in the Vatican City, the center of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
• All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
• Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
• Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
• Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

• 3.5h Museums & Basilica Tour
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  Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  AM & PM: Skip the line on a guided tour of the Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica for a unique insight into Vatican history and art.
• Private – Complete Vatican
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  Complete Vatican: Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on a private tour.
• 3h Closing Time Museums Tour
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  Duration: 3 hours
  Sistine Chapel without crowd: Discover the Vatican Museums highlights & Sistine Chapel on a skip-the-line, small group guided tour without typical crowds.

• Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
• Skip-the-line Access to St. Peter’s Basilica (not included on 4 & 4:15 pm tours)
• Skip-the-Line Access to the Sistine Chapel
• Groups never more than 20 people
• Expert Local Guide

• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

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– Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
– All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
– All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html
– Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums. Storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour.
– Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
– No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.
– The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
– Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
– Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
– Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Walks – Italy & Spain.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 334 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.