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Guided Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour

Location Rome, Italy
$107.19
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Overview

See the stunning Sistine Chapel and the highlights of the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with just your small group. You will be accompanied by an expert guide as you explore the Vatican Museum's galleries, Pinecone Courtyard, and finally Michelangelo's masterwork in the unmissable Sistine Chapel
Small Group Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Headsets
  • Small groups of 18 people or fewer
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM.
Return details

  • Vatican Museums
    Skip the (always long) lines into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. If you select the 4:15pm tour at time of booking, you'll visit after the daytime crowds have left, allowing you the extra space and silence to appreciate the magnificent artwork in the Museums.
  • Inside the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City. (pass by)
  • Guided tour & Photo Stop (pass by)
  • Guided tour & Photo Stop (pass by)
  • Guided tour & Photo Stop (pass by)
  • Sistine Chapel
    Then head to the Sistine Chapel just before closing time for a peaceful experience with just a handful of other visitors. Before entering, your guide will explain the stories behind the creation of these iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting the little details and quirks that most people miss. Please Note: Between January 12 and March 31, 2026, the Vatican Museums will carry out a dedicated preservation project focused on Michelangelo’s "Last Judgment" in the Sistine Chapel. To allow specialists to work safely and thoroughly, the entire wall featuring the fresco will be covered by scaffolding throughout the intervention. The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors, though this specific artwork will be temporarily out of view during the restoration period. We appreciate your patience and understanding as essential conservation work is performed on this remarkable masterpiece.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour.
  • Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
  • Between January 12 and March 31, 2026, the Vatican Museums will carry out a dedicated preservation project focused on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. The Sistine Chapel will remain open, but the fresco will be temporarily covered by scaffolding during this period, this specific artwork will be temporarily out of view during the restoration period. Thank you for your understanding.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Guided Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour

    Location Rome, Italy
    $107.19
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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