Discover the Vatican Museums and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel with an expert professional guide who will accompany you throughout the visit, bringing the museum’s greatest masterpieces to life with engaging commentary.
The tour is conducted in English (also other languages available), lasts approximately 2 hours, and includes skip-the-line reserved entrance tickets.
Tour Details
Small Group Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Language: English (also available in Italian, French, German, Spanish)
Starting Time: several departure times are available depending on the date. Complete the enquiry form below and we will check the available time slots for you.
Availability: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour is available all year round, except on Sundays and religious holidays.
Price: €48.00 per person
Children: free for children under 6 years of age.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
The price includes: professional tour guide, reserved entrance to the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access, and headsets for groups of more than 12 participants.
Meeting point: the exact meeting point will be indicated on your booking confirmation voucher.
Please note: as this is a group tour, it is not recommended for visitors with reduced mobility.
The Vatican Museums offer dedicated accessible routes, which can be arranged as part of a private tour.
Tour Itinerary
Your guided tour begins in the Vatican Palaces and the Pinecone Courtyard, before continuing through the outstanding Greek and Roman collections of the Pio Clementino Museum and the Belvedere Courtyard. You will then explore the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms, and finally the magnificent Sistine Chapel.
Your guide’s commentary ends just before entering the Sistine Chapel. Speaking inside the chapel is not permitted, and all visitors are required to observe complete silence in accordance with Vatican regulations.
Our Guides
All Italy Travels guides are officially licensed by the Province of Rome and selected for their extensive experience, professionalism, and outstanding knowledge of the city’s history and artistic heritage.
Many of our guides are art historians, archaeologists, and university lecturers, ensuring engaging, informative, and memorable tours. Our commitment is to provide every guest with the highest level of service by working with some of the finest guides in Rome.
Cancellation Policy: please note that once this booking has been confirmed, it cannot be modified or cancelled. In the event of non-attendance or failure to join the tour, no refund will be issued.
