Recent Searches
Clear
Close

Travel update: We’re doing our best to help keep you safe and your plans flexible. Learn more.

Read More

Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica

star-4
|
Roma, Italy
(480)
Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica
See More (480)
480

From $65.24

Lowest Price Guarantee

Select Date and Travelers

Number of travelers
0 Infants1 Infant2 Infants3 Infants4 Infants5 Infants6 Infants7 Infants8 Infants9 Infants10 Infants11 Infants12 Infants13 Infants14 Infants15 Infants0 Children1 Child2 Children3 Children4 Children5 Children6 Children7 Children8 Children9 Children10 Children11 Children12 Children13 Children14 Children15 Children0 Adults1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults5 Adults6 Adults7 Adults8 Adults9 Adults10 Adults11 Adults12 Adults13 Adults14 Adults15 Adults
Check Availability
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
Loading available options...
icon3 hours  (Approx.)
iconOffered in: English and 6 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Read Less
Read More
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
More questions?
(888) 651-9785

Overview

Discover Vatican City including the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Home to the world’s largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about Raphael’s Rooms, the Michelangelo frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the ‘La Pietà' sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica and more. Choose from several start times or upgrade to a small-group tour with just 12 people.
  • Half-day Vatican Museums guided tour with fast-track access
  • Learn about the incredible Renaissance artwork inside Raphael’s Rooms
  • Visit the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s 'The Creation of Adam'
  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and rub the statue of St. Peter for a blessing

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This experience offers upgrades for early morning or after-hours tours of the Vatican.
Add to Cart
Headsets to hear your guide better (Tours over 10 persons)
Free Wi-Fi & Recharging station at the meeting point
Welcoming staff at comfortable office
Fast track entrance tickets
No waiting - Fast access to St.Peter's Basilica
Gratuities/Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Departure Point

1: Via Vespasiano, 46, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
2: Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Return Details

Saint Peter's Square, Forum Sancti Petri, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Meet your local guide at the tour office to enter the Vatican Museums. Then, with your skip-the-line ticket, step inside to start your Vatican and Sistine Chapel tour. Follow your guide, listening to tales of saintliness and scandal, and learn about the Vatican’s place as one of the holiest sites in Christendom.

Italian art flourished in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and the Vatican popes put together one of the world’s largest collections of private art with frescos, paintings, sculptures, and treasure. See the highlights as you walk through galleries such as Raphael’s Rooms, and hear stories behind works such as the 'School of Athens'—a piece that features images of Michelangelo and Raphael himself.

Pass through halls such as the Gallery of the Masks and Gallery of the Maps. Then, make your way into the Sistine Chapel. A sacred spot and the private papal chapel, the Sistine Chapel is also renowned for its Michelangelo frescoes—'The Last Judgement' and 'The Creation of Adam.'

Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica, which is said to be built on the ground where St. Peter is buried. Admire 'La Pietà,' an early Michelangelo sculpture, and pause to rub the foot of a statue of St. Peter, said to bring good luck. Your Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica tour then finishes outside the church.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Vatican Museums
Visit the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.isit to the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.
... MoreLess
Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Sistine Chapel
In the Sistine Chapel you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo’s astonishing work, the entire ceiling and the Last Judgment, and then again in St Peter’s Basilica where his beautiful Pietà is kept
... MoreLess
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Basilica
Continue your Vatican discovery with priority-access to St. Peter’s Basilica. This spectacular church is said to be built above the remains of St. Peter himself, giving it unique religious significance in the Catholic world. Stand in the centre of the holy church and take in the stunning architecture, statues, mosaics and displays that fill this incredible destination.
... MoreLess
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
St. Peter's Square
Passing by
... MoreLess
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
  • Luggage storage NOT available
  • Tours departing Wednesday: St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square will be unavailable due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to 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 and Raphael's Rooms. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you prefer that St Peter's Basilica and Square are included, please DO NOT select Wednesday as your travel date
  • On rare occasions, St Peter’s Basilica closes without notice. If this happens, you'll spend a full 3 hours tour in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • We are sorry to inform you that this tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after you enter, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes
  • Please note: Raphael Rooms are available only for the first morning tour.
  • All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee.
  • Please be informed that, the The meeting point for English language tours is Via Germanico 8 & the meeting point for Other languages is Via Vespasiano 46a.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Nicom Tours

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

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica ?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica .
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica ?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica .
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica ?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica .
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica ?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica .
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica ?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica .

Traveler Photos

See More (480)

Traveler Tips

  • "Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk pretty much non stop." See review
  • "It is recommended that an early tour be taken to try to avoid the crowds." See review
  • "You cannot avoid the crowds but it is well worth to have someone walk with you sharing the rich history rather than doing it by yourself." See review

Reviews

4.0
star-4
7,671 Reviews
5 stars
3,903
4 stars
2,082
3 stars
720
2 stars
441
1 star
525
Reviews by Viator travelers
Showing 1-10 of 7,671 reviews
star-3
Too many people on the tour
Daniel_D
, Sep 2020
The tour was informative but there was nearly double the amount of people participating than it stated when we purchased the tickets. Also it started nearly 45 minutes late. (because one party was late)
... MoreLess
star-3
An experienced Guide but the tour was over subscribed and failed to continue to St Peter's Basilica under COVID.
Robert_D
, Sep 2020
We were booked on a small tour of 7 but in fact we were 15. The tour did not include a guide for St Peter's Basilica and the guide left us after the museum and Sistine Chapel part of the tour. So not happy with the overall event.
... MoreLess
star-5
A wonderful tour on art and history
Fiona_W
, Aug 2020
The tour was excellent. The Vatican museum is massive, so I feel without a guide it could easily be overwhelming. Unfortunately we were not able to get a tour of St. Peter’s this meant our tour inside the Vatican museum was extended to the full 3 hours. (St Peter’s is free to enter so we simply walked round the Vatican walls after the tour to see it). The tour of the Vatican museum was fascinating the guide focused mainly on art and the links between the different stages of the rise of the power of the Vatican. The guide was able to tell how how clearly the art from different time periods link together which I found the most interesting. If I’m being honest I was slightly worried the tour would be based around purely Catholicism but it was more focused on art and history which I personally found to be a bonus. I would definitely recommend getting a tour ! Oh also when the tour is finished you are allowed to stay inside the museum for as long as you wish and walk round and do it again as there is not time to see the whole place in 3hrs.
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for this beautiful and detailed review. We are happy you enjoyed the tour with us and you liked Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. We really hope to see you again for your next visit in Rome. Warm regards,
... MoreLess
star-1
Would not recommend
Chloe_B
, Aug 2020
I booked this tour for August 18th. Despite being stated in the tour description, we did not have a tour guide and we were not given a head set. We did not receive queue jump for the Vatican Museums or St Peters Basilica. The ticket we received on arrival at the Vatican Museums said €17, and entry to St Peters Basilica was free, therefore I am not sure what I paid £120 for. I am completely disappointed and wouldn’t recommend this tour. Complete waste of money. On returning home, I contacted the tour operator with all of this information however have had no response.
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, We are sorry for your experience. You bought the skip the line tickets for Vatican Museum, you didn't buy the tour. In this special moment the queue you have seen is for the security check (temperature check and metal detector). We hipe to have a second chance for your next trip in Rome. Best regards
... MoreLess
star-3
It was ok, could have been better
andreea_t
, Aug 2020
didnt have radio to hear the guide because we were only 10 people in our group, we only did the museums with the guide (i would have liked to hear the guide for St Peter’s Basilica), tour was quite short, just over 2h however, the guide was very friendly and nice
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, Thanks for spendig your time for the review. During this time, post Covid-19, Vatican has particular rules, one of this is for the radio. We are happy your tour was fine and we hope to have a second chance for your next trip to Rome. Best regards
... MoreLess
star-4
Maybe some improvement of time management
Rave_T
, Aug 2020
It was not exactly what we expected. Vatican Museum was great and Sistine Chapel was awesome.Tour guide was experienced and professional. But time was too short so we didn’t reached to St.Peters Basilica with guided tour and go there independently on next day. Maybe this tour needed more time to complete all the promised tasks. In my opinion Visiting St.Peters Basilica first time is much more enjoyable with experienced tour guide instead to get the expressions only by yourself.
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, Thanks for your review and your suggestions, we'll share them with the manager. We are happy the tour guide was professional. We hope to be the first choice for your next tour in Rome. Best regards
... MoreLess
star-5
Amazing tour guide
Monica_B
, Aug 2020
It was amazing!! Alexander our tour guide was great! He took his time showed us everything explained everything in detail. Wonderful tour guide and will be booking when we are back in October. We have done tours before but not like this. I recommend to anyone coming first time or more! Thank you for the memories
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for the highscore and for your recommendation! See you in October with other beautiful tours we have! Best regards
... MoreLess
star-3
Good
Kaspars
, Jul 2020
We have not got all service we bought- in this package attendance of St. Peter basilic was not provided. But, the guide was excellent!
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, we are happy our guide was excellent!! Unfortunately, as Vatican rules, following Covid-19, it is not possible to access the Basilica directly from Vatican Museums and it is not possible to take the tour. We have added the beautiful Raphael Rooms to our tour, while the visit to St. Peter's Basilica is free. See you for the next visit of Rome. Best regards
... MoreLess
star-1
No tour of St Peters or the Sistine chapel
Nin
, Jul 2020
The tour guide was v good/knowledgeable but there was no tour of St Peter's!!! Which was the main reason myself and my friend booked the tour. There were significant changes to the tour as advertised, and at no point were we informed. Only as the tour was about to commence I. E on the day, just as we were to set out for St Paul's (despite having arrived 30mins in advance) - so there was no time to consider this major change to the tour as advertised. Not only this but when we set off to go to St Peter's ourself we weren't informed of the closing time so not only did we not get a tour of St Peters as advertised I didn't get to visit the cathedral at all. It was my last day in Rome so I completely missed out due to the misleading nature of the tour as advertised. I paid over 100 for both 'tours', whereas I could have just paid 17 for entry to the main site. I have requested a refund and apology but have yet to hear back from viator. Dissapointed is an understatement.
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, we are sorry for your experience. Unfortunately, as Vatican rules, following Covid-19, it is not possible to access the Basilica directly from Vatican Museums and it is not possible to take the tour. We have added the beautiful Raphael Rooms to our tour, while the visit to St. Peter's Basilica is free. We hope to have a second chance on the next visit to Rome. Best regards
... MoreLess
star-2
Vatican
andy_k
, Jul 2020
they dont show up. my money is ghone. The shop was closed; probably they were too lazy, because i was their only customer
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Dear Customer, we are sorry for your experience. We call all the guest the day before to confirm meeting point and time, and on the voucher you have it's written all our numbers and email. We hope to have a second chance for your next tour in Rome. Best regards
... MoreLess

Questions?

Viator Help Center
Product code: 3058VATICAN

Explore Similar Things to Do

Walking ToursHistorical ToursHalf-day ToursWalking & Biking ToursCultural & Theme ToursTours & SightseeingRomeWalking Tours - Lake BraccianoHistorical Tours - Lake BraccianoHalf-day Tours - Lake BraccianoWalking Tours - Lake BolsenaHistorical Tours - Lake BolsenaHalf-day Tours - Lake BolsenaWalking Tours - OrvietoHistorical Tours - OrvietoHalf-day Tours - OrvietoCategory

Attractions in Rome

Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna)Column of Marcus Aurelius (Colonna di Marco Aurelio)Forum Boarium (Foro Boario)Rome Opera House (Teatro dell'Opera di Roma)St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro)Parco del Colle OppioBasilica di Sant'Andrea della VallePalatine Hill (Palatino)Quirinale Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale)Circus of Maxentius (Circo di Massenzio) Stadium of Domitian (Stadio di Domiziano)National Roman Museum (Museo Nazionale Romano)–Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Madama Palace (Palazzo Madama)Palazzo AltempsTrasteverePiazza della Bocca della VeritàCircus Maximus (Circo Massimo)Temple of Caesar (Tempio di Cesare)Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio del CaravitaVilla of the Quintilii (Villa dei Quintili)