Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access to the treasures of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Avoid the crowds and spend more time admiring the masterpieces of art on this 2.5-hour tour with a professional art historian guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- Portuguese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian
- Private group
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Meeting point
Your guide will wait for you near the little marble staircase at the Vatican Museum entrance on Viale Vaticano and will be holding a sign with your last name.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Walking frames
Know before you go
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- A dress code applies at places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Student discounts only apply to those under 26 years of age with an International Student Card (ISIC), which must be shown on site. Child discounts apply from 7-18 years (a valid ID card should be shown on site for ages 14-18). Infants under 6 enter free of charge.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in the Sistine Chapel.