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Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

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3h–4h
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English
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Overview

Guidekin summary

Run by an operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums, through the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra galleries, the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel before St Peter's. Skip the line tickets and guide are included at €76 per person, with early access and private tiers. Names must match ID and cannot be changed.

From the guide

Our Complete Vatican Tour gives you the best of the museum's collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over 3 hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican.

Prefer a laid-back afternoon experience? Book the Vatican Express Tour with Sistine Chapel for a relaxed visit after the crowds have left for the day (St. Peter's Basilica not included).

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Vatican Express Tour

from €76 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 3 hours

What this option includes

& Sistine Chapel: Discover the Vatican Museums on a skip-the-line guided tour, avoiding the typical crowds. St. Peter's Basilica not included.

Starting point:

Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Complete Vatican Tour

from €79 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

What this option includes

& St. Peter's Basilica: Skip the line on a guided tour of the Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica for a unique insight into Vatican history and art.

Starting point:

Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Early Access Complete Vatican

from €87 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 4 hours

What this option includes

& St. Peter's Basilica: Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica.

Starting point:

Antico Caffè Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Private - Complete Vatican

from €345 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your own private guide.

What this option includes

Starting point:

Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 21 start times between 07:15 and 16:15
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs every day except Sun, with 21 start times between 07:15 and 16:15 depending on the date. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Gallery of the Maps
Raphael Rooms
St. Peter’s Square (Early Access & Complete Vatican options only)
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Gallery of the Tapestries
Gallery of the Candelabra
Pinecone Courtyard
Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica (Early Access & Complete Vatican options only)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary

Vatican Museums Stop 1
Enjoy our specially designed route showing you all the famous works along with our favorite lesser-known sights.
1h 5m
Admission included
Sphere within a Sphere Stop 2
Entering the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, you'll pass a large bronze statue symbolizing the emergence of the new world from the old designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Pass by
Cortile della Pigna Stop 3
Your stops include the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries and amazing views of St Peter's Basilica all in one incredibly planned itinerary.
25 min
Admission included
Stanze di Raffaello Stop 4
Visit the Raphael Rooms, widely considered to be among the most beautifully-frescoed interiors on earth.
30 min
Admission included
Guided tour & Photo Stop Stop 5
Pass by
Sistine Chapel Stop 6
Step inside the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes. Your guide can’t speak inside, but before they take you in they’ll tell you what to look for and give you the surprisingly acrimonious story behind the famous room. Soak up the little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and hidden insults in the Last Judgement.
45 min
Admission included
St. Peter's Basilica Stop 7
Skip-the-line into St. Peter's using a special, group-only door. Listen to your guide explain the story behind the church's 120-year construction and learn about the precious art and treasures inside. Please Note: Access to the Basilica is not included in the Vatican Express option.
30 min

Departure & Return

Start 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 Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM., 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.

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings. It is subject to other closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore more of the Vatican Museums' galleries.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  • Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
  • Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 76 / person