Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel small-group tour with basilica visit
Attractions & guided tours

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel small-group tour with basilica visit

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 458 reviews
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$94.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the Vatican’s main attractions with a small group tour of up to 16 people and skip-the-line admission
  • See priceless artworks by masters such as Raphael and Bellini in the Vatican Museums
  • Stroll through the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s frescoes on the ceiling
  • Enjoy some free time wandering around the Vatican's biggest architectural structure, St Peter's Basilica
  • Be accompanied by an expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Vatican City and its treasures
What to expect

It may be the world's smallest state, but Vatican City packs a mighty punch when it comes to history, art, and architecture. And there's no better way to tick off its must-sees than this walking tour with an expert local guide. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel in a small group, meaning you get more from your guide. Valeria, one of our guides, says, "since I was a child, my passion for the past was my inspiration, and my dream to become an archaeologist came true. The incredible beauty and splendour of the Vatican Museums will amaze you."

With a priceless collection of over 20,000 unique works of art, there's no time to waste on this afternoon of discovery. And, with the added, you'll avoid the crowds and skip straight to the good part with your small group. Follow your guide as they take you through the museums' labyrinth of statues, paintings, and sculptures from the likes of Raphael, Bellini, and Leonardo.

Listen to expert background commentary as you wander through the most important sections, including the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Candelabra, before reaching your next stop — the Sistine Chapel. "It’s one of Michelangelo’s greatest masterpieces," says Valeria. Its frescoes, which took six years to complete, span the complete interior — it's a real showstopper. At the end of your tour, you'll head through a passageway that connects the Sistine Chapel to St Peter's Basilica. Here, your guide will point out a few things you may want to check out here, then you're free to wander around on your own.

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What's included
  • check Three-hour small-group tour
  • check Local expert guide
  • check Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
  • check Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
Where

Via Vespasiano, 20, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10–15 minutes before the entry time. Latecomers may not be admitted.
What to remember
  • You'll visit in a small group of up to 16 people. This small-group size gives you a personalized experience away from the crowds
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Provider
rodolfo@musement.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 458 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Tour guide was very good and had patience to wait for my husband walking with a walking stick

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The skip the queue part of this pass was handy as the queue outside the Vatican had a wait time of over 3 hours. The tour did feel a bit rushed and we ...

  • Anonymous

    From Ireland - July 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our tour guide was excellent

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Patrick our tour was very pleasant and extremely helpful. He was very knowledgeable.

  • **********

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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