Vatican Tour: Skip-the-Line Art & History

Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica like never before. Skip the line, join a small group, and follow a knowledgeable guide to discover the immense art collection, iconic masterpieces, and breathtaking frescoes by Michelangelo.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican City - The world’s smallest independent state, the heart of Christianity, led by the Pope.
  • Vatican Museums - A vast collection of art amassed by the Popes over the centuries, including the Vatican Galleries.
  • Museo Pio Clementino - The largest section of the Vatican Museums, featuring the Belvedere Apollo and the stunning…
What's Included
  • Skip the line entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Official Vatican headsets
  • Sistine Chapel illustrated factsheet
  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Free device charging station at the meeting point
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and enjoy the convenience of skipping the line. Explore St. Peter’s Square and admire the masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Start your guided walking tour at the Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection amassed by the Popes over the centuries, and experience one of the world’s most outstanding…

Location
Brastours
Via Santamaura
Brastours Office. 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elaineki3136zv
Nov 7, 2025
Ask for Gaby - Gaby was an excellent tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel. She pointed out things and explained their significance and context. She was so lovely and pleasant as well.
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Destination641
Nov 2, 2025
Vatican and Sistines Chapel - Our tour guide was great. She guided us expertly through the crowds so that we saw the beasutiful works of art and explained the history!
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Amelia_l
Oct 30, 2025
Rome tour - Our Vatican walking tour was absolutely incredible! The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the art and history of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica to life. It’s a must-do experience when in Rome — worth every minute.
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Kristen_f
Oct 29, 2025
Stunning!! - The.Vatican is just beautiful! The art work is stunning. Louisa was so passionate, knowledgeable and very considerate of the older members of our group. This is a long tour but well worth it if you don't mind getting in your steps.
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Troy_s
Oct 28, 2025
Great and very... - Great and very informative tour! We had a great time. Tour guide was friendly and very personable. Highly recommended
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Teresa_b
Oct 24, 2025
Vatican City tour - Great tour, easy to follow. Our guide was very informative and took the time to explain and answer all our questions. It was my first time in Rome I would highly recommend taking a guided tour, it’s worth the time and money!!!
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Johnniem994
Oct 23, 2025
Highly recommend the tour and our wonderful tour guide. - My wife and I enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide Gabriella was simply the best guide. She was very knowledgeable and you can tell she’s seasoned. Taking a tour is your best bet to crowd management and also if time is of the essence. The tour allowed us to visit the “what not to miss”. Otherwise you’ll have to spend time researching the various works of art in front of you. The statues, paintings and mosaics were impressively preserved. The tour takes you back in time. Definitely a must-see.
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Steve_p
Oct 21, 2025
10am guide (Fabio?) was... - 10am guide (Fabio?) was awesome, very knowledgeable and patient. With a great sense of humor!! Bring your walking shoes and lots of patience! Very, very crowded, shoulder to shoulder in all the museums visited. But nevertheless spectacular!!
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Scenic272813
Oct 18, 2025
Amazing and very special! - An excellent tour with a lot of detailed and interesting history. Our guide was very enjoyable, very witty and interacted on a personal level with the entire group. Very highly recommend!! Thank you Max for sharing your love of The Vatican with us you made our day very special. Robert and Amanda Radcliff
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Gerardo
Oct 18, 2025
Breathtaking collection of Roman sculptures, art, and history - Daniela was an excellent guide and gave us thorough explanations and time to pause and admire with additional tips of best pictures
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).