Choose an extraordinary journey through time
Step into a world of artistic wonder with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums. With skip-the-line entry, bypass the queues and explore the Vatican’s vast collection with an expert guide.

Discover the Vatican’s hidden treasures
Admire Renaissance frescoes, ancient sculptures, and intricate tapestries. Walk through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps and uncover the secrets behind the Vatican’s masterpieces.

Be awestruck by Michelangelo’s genius
Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes bring the ceiling to life. Witness The Creation of Adam and learn the hidden stories behind his work.

Secure your spot now
This highly sought-after tour is limited in availability—book today and experience the Vatican like never before!

St Piter was dicht.

Unfortunately didn’t see the basilica due to Pops massage. This Was not made clear when booking as we would have not booked for a Wednesday visit. This should be made evident. As was disappointing. But the guide was very good and entertaining making the visit enjoyable.

Such a beautiful experience at Vatican city

It wasn't clear who our guide was as the company name on the card he was holding didn't match what was on our booking. Our guide, Melissa was amazing. She knew what she was doing and was very knowledgeable. She made the whole tour come to life and pointed out everything of interest. Would highly recommended.

Der Guide traf am Meeting Point relativ spät ein, was etwas Unruhe aufbrachte, ob die Tour überhaupt stattfindet.

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Vatican Museums on a 3-hour tour
Skip the line and choose your start time
Learn art and history from an expert guide
See Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes<
Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
See beyond the art with an experienced art historian as your guide
Come face-to-face with a variety of works and appreciate them with your own eyes

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with impaired mobility

Not allowed:

Shorts or sleeveless tops, knees and shoulders must uncover

Know in advance:

You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with dress code
Due to exceptional religious events, St Peter's Basilica may be closed without prior notice
Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets; for this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
The itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary slightly depending on restrictions decided by the museum's board

Remember to bring:

A valid photo ID for the security check

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Licensed English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums (early entrance available for 7:45 AM departures only)
The guided tour will conclude at the Vatican Museums. <
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line tickets
Tour guide

What’s not included

Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Vatican Museums, Vatican City

Meeting point:

Meet your tour leader in Viale Vaticano 100, on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.

Provider

Florence Town

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Based on 17 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.5/5

Staff

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

All ratings (17)

5 stars (12)

71%

4 stars (2)

12%

3 stars (3)

18%

2 stars (0)

1 star (0)

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Az
Travelled as a couple
20 April 2025
2.6
United States of America
St Piter was dicht.
M
Marie
Travelled with family
28 May 2025
4.2
United States of America
A
Anonymous
Travelled with family
2 November 2024
3.4
United States of America
Unfortunately didn’t see the basilica due to Pops massage. This Was not made clear when booking as we would have not booked for a Wednesday visit. This should be made evident. As was disappointing. But the guide was very good and entertaining making the visit enjoyable.
C
Cesar
Travelled with family
28 July 2024
5
United States of America
Such a beautiful experience at Vatican city
C
Claire L
Travelled as a couple
21 April 2024
5
United States of America
It wasn't clear who our guide was as the company name on the card he was holding didn't match what was on our booking. Our guide, Melissa was amazing. She knew what she was doing and was very knowledgeable. She made the whole tour come to life and pointed out everything of interest. Would highly recommended.
C
Christoph
Travelled with a group of friends
31 May 2024
4.6
United States of America
Der Guide traf am Meeting Point relativ spät ein, was etwas Unruhe aufbrachte, ob die Tour überhaupt stattfindet.