Vatican Tour: Skip Lines, See Sistine Chapel

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on a skip-the-line guided tour. Immerse yourself in centuries of art and history, from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, and admire masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prati - Visit our office located near the Vatican Museums in Prati! Our team will provide exclusive digital resources, and your certified guide will ensure you are well-prepared for an unforgettable experience.
  • Vatican City - Enter the world’s smallest country, filled with art, history, and religious significance.
  • Vatican Museums -…
What's Included
  • Personal radio receiver for optimal listening clarity
  • Expert and licensed guide
  • Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica (if the option is selected)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the line access to St Peter’s Basilica
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Prepare for an unparalleled Vatican City adventure! Bypass the queues and immerse yourself in the marvels of the Vatican Museums, admire Michelangelo’s magnificent Sistine Chapel ceiling, and benefit from expedited entry to St. Peter’s Basilica—all accompanied by a knowledgeable and friendly guide. This is an opportunity to discover world-renowned art,…

Location
Via Mocenigo, 15
Via Mocenigo
The exact address of the meeting point is Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Rome RM Italy. Our office is located about 200 meters northwest from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, going down the steps, take first left onto Via Sebastiano Veniero keep walking straight until the end of the street.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ericcphillips99
May 9, 2025
Dorothy 1st to Rome - Small group of 8 people first thing in morning was excellent. Mateo was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I wish we had a tour guide in St. Peter’s.
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351charlv
May 9, 2025
Unbelievable Pope timing! - We booked the last Vatican tour from Crown on 8 May 2025 at 15h00 and met Henry as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and targeted the tour of the Vatican museum just right. We were overwhelmed with his in-depth knowledge, which he communicated with passion. The tour lasted 3 hours, and we were then taken by Henry to St Peter’s basilica, bypassing the (massive) queues, where we arrived 30 minutes before the announcement of Pope Leo XIV. Talk about brilliant timing! We stood 10 rows from the front to witness this historic moment. What a unique and exclusive experience, never to be repeated. Would highly recommend Crown to anyone looking for a friendly and high-quality tour.
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Sondra_l
May 8, 2025
Exceptional tour of the museum. Conclave was starting so Sistine chapel was closed. - Amazing tour of the Vatican and square. Tour guide was knowledgeable. This is the week the Pope had passed away (post funeral) and the Sistine chapel was closed in anticipation of the upcoming Conclave. Amazing time to be in Rome. Be sure to cover knees and shoulders or you will be turned away at the entrance.
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Susan_l
May 7, 2025
Wonderful!! - We were in awe of the Vatican and everything we were taken to see. Our tour guide was Allessandra and she was incredible. She made us feel like family and taught us so much. She was so smart and insightful and so passionate about the details.
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Carlise_c
May 7, 2025
Daria was an amazing tour... - Daria was an amazing tour guide through the museum and basilica. Very helpful for my mom that had trouble walking. They did everything they could to make the experience enjoyable.
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Lisa_s
May 6, 2025
Must see! - I was sad that the Sistine Chapel was closed to the public the day we went, but we did see the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica. Both were breathtaking! Our tour guide helped us navigate through the overwhelming crowds and successfully got us to see everything possible.
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Céline
May 6, 2025
THANK YOU Lidia!! - Thank you very much to Lidia for sharing her knowledge and accompanying her on this visit to the Vatican Museum and St Peter's Basilica. Without her, I'm not sure my sister and I would have understood what we had in front of us so much.
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David_m
May 6, 2025
Knowledgeable guide. - We had an incredibly knowledgeable guide who did a great job under the circumstances of a eminent conclave that altered our itinerary. Only complaint, not nearly enough time in the Museums. We felt rushed.
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Robert_j
May 9, 2025
The tour guide failed to... - The tour guide failed to give us tickets to St Peter’s and left. We had to wait for 30 minutes for him to return. Very disappointing.
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Trail690985
May 7, 2025
Bate and Switch - Trip Advisor would not refund our purchase after the Vatican closed the Sistine Chapel due to the death of the Pope. They tried to get us to agree to a different excursion, but they would not tell us what it was and there is no substitute for the Sistine Chapel.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).