Small Group Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica | 3 hours

251 Reviews | Rome
From $73.14 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Without Basilica -FRA Tour
2 Adults x $141.71
$283.42
Approx Total
$283.42
Without Basilica - ESP Tour
2 Adults x $108.75
$217.50
Approx Total
$217.50
With Basilica - ESP Tour
2 Adults x $130.72
$261.44
Approx Total
$261.44
Without Basilica - ITA Tour
2 Adults x $130.72
$261.44
Approx Total
$261.44
With Basilica - FRA Tour
2 Adults x $120.82
$241.64
Approx Total
$241.64
Portuguese - without basilica
2 Adults x $163.68
$327.36
Approx Total
$327.36
Portuguese - with basilica
2 Adults x $185.65
$371.30
Approx Total
$371.30
Without Basilica -ENG Tour
2 Adults x $97.77
$195.54
Approx Total
$195.54
Museums & Sistine Chapel Only: Experience the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with an expert in 2.5 hours. This tour doesn't' include St. Peter's Basilica.
With Basilica - ENG Tour
2 Adults x $130.72
$261.44
Approx Total
$261.44

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Headsets to listen clearly
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • Dome ticket (€8 can be paid on spot)

Overview

This tour has been carefully thought for those who want to save their time on vacation, learn interesting facts about the vatican and overall have a memorable experience. Your expert accredited Tour Guide will make sure you don't miss out the highlights of the Vatican Museums and also receive the right amount of information making your visit both informative and fun. Discover the amazing art pieces collected by the popes throughout the years including Laocoön and His Sons, Apollo Belvedere, and Belvedere Torso. Your journey will then continue towards the Sistine Chapel by passing though the breathtaking galleries. Once you reach the Sistine Chapel your Tour Guide will give you time to explore the amazing frescoes the cover the walls and the ceiling and then take you inside St. Peter's Basilica. Once inside the church you will visit the "Pietà" and "Baldacchino". Your tour will end inside the church giving you extra time if needed to explore the tombs or the dome at your own pace.

Meeting points

Please check in at our office located at Via Sebastiano Veniero 74. Look for the sign outside that reads "Inside Out Italy."

End point

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Itinerary

  • Vatican Museums

    After meeting your Tour Guide you will enter the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line admission tickets and receive headsets to listen clearly. You will explore the many rooms inside the Vatican Museums including the Pinecone Courtyard, the Museum Pio-Clementino and the Vatican Galleries.

    2 hours

  • Sistine Chapel

    Your Guide will then continue the tour to the Sistine Chapel. You will get to know the history behind the making of Michelangelo's famous masterpiece and the reason why it attracts millions of visitors each year. The Sistine Chapel is a holy place, therefor explanations will be given before entry.

    20 minutes

  • St. Peter's Basilica

    Your Tour will then continue inside St. Peter's Basilica. From the Sistine Chapel you will use a door that gives you " Fast-track "entrance to the church. Here you will visit Michelangelo's "Pietà" and Bernini's famous " Baldacchino". At the end of your visit you will be able to spend as much time you wish inside the church, access the tombs of the pope or even climb to the dome.

    40 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

251 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 222 reviews with 5 stars

Elina was so nice

Published on Jan, 2025

Elina heleped me and she was so friendliy I really happy with my choice thanks inside out itsly for having her she was so nice

Elon’s is the best!!!

Published on Jan, 2025

we had a resevation with Isode out Italy there was a staff named Elina she was really helpful and friendly and answered all questions of us calm and perfect thank you inside out Italy for such a staff we are Happy with our choice

Best Experience

Published on Dec, 2024

There was a sweet person named Elina who worked at Inside Out. She helped us a lot. She was a very helpful and nice person. Thanks again Elina

A magical tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Exploring the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica was truly magical. The guide was passionate and engaging, making history come alive. Everything ran smoothly, and skipping the long lines was a huge bonus.

Friendly customer service with clear directions!

Published on Dec, 2024

Thanks, Elina, for helping us skip the long queue and making our entry to the Vatican quick and easy. Your help made our visit so much more enjoyable!

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