Rome: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St Peters Basilica Tour

Explore Vatican City's iconic landmarks, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Journey through art, history, and spirituality and see what makes this place the heart of the Catholic Church and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Meet your guide and make your way to the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of art and history. As you enter the vast complex, be greeted by a stunning array of sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and archaeological artifacts.

The museums house an unparalleled collection, including works by renowned artists such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and countless others. The galleries are organized thematically, taking you through different epochs of human creativity.

Arrive in the Sistine Chapel, situated within the Vatican Museums, and a crown jewel of Renaissance art. Gaze upward to the iconic ceiling with Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes. The most famous is the "Creation of Adam," a masterpiece that depicts the moment when God gives life to Adam.

The chapel's walls are adorned with magnificent frescoes by other Renaissance masters, creating an atmosphere of profound spiritual and artistic significance. It is also the site of the papal conclave, where the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new pope.

Then, enter St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest and most magnificent churches in the world, designed by some of the greatest architects of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Approach the basilica and its stunning facade and towering dome. Inside, find an interior of grandeur and spirituality, with intricate mosaics, sculptures, and altars. The centerpiece is Michelangelo's magnificent "Pieta" sculpture, which depicts the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus.

Conclude your tour after visiting the basilica and understand how these 3 sites stand as a testament to the enduring influence of the Renaissance and continue to inspire and captivate visitors from all walks of life.

Not suitable for

• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users

What to bring

• Long pants
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Passport or ID card for children
• Passport or ID card, copy accepted
• Student card

Not allowed

• Alcohol and drugs
• Electric wheelchairs
• Food
• Luggage or large bags
• Mobility scooters
• Non-folding strollers
• Non-folding wheelchairs
• Nudity
• Oversize luggage
• Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
• Scooter
• See-through clothing
• Short skirts
• Shorts
• Skateboards
• Skates
• Sleeveless shirts
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Weapons or sharp objects

Know before you go

• Disabled people who are able to walk independently are entitled to a reduced rate based on the percentage of disability. The disability must be communicated at the time of booking.
• For institutional reasons, St. Peter's Basilica may be closed without notice, in which case the tour will only take place in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
• It is not permitted to pass from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica with strollers; therefore, they must be left at the free storage service provided by the Vatican Museums.
• People with reduced mobility will not be able to participate in the tour.
• The skip-the-line ticket still includes going through the security check. This process may take up to approximately 30 minutes.
• To enter the Vatican Museums and Basilica, shoulders and legs must be covered up to the knees.