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Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica VIP Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,560)

from $89

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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's

The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are two of Italy’s most famous attractions, drawing millions of visitors per year—so you can picture the wait times. Save hours of precious vacation with skip-the-line entry, and breeze past the crowds with timed priority entry. Add on a guided tour (with private or small-group upgrades for a more personalized experience), with Basilica access and express options, too.

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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Save time and energy when visiting the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entry—the perfect way to bypass the crowds and head straight inside. Explore with a group and guide, marveling at the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, or opt for a self-guided experience. Already covered the Vatican Museums? Then visit only St. Peter’s Basilica with priority entry. You can also add it to your Vatican tour as an optional upgrade.

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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour

The Vatican Museums are one of Italy’s most popular attractions, and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Rome— but without a guide to lead you straight to the highlights, the sprawling collection can overwhelm even seasoned travelers. On this convenient half-day tour, check off the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and other masterpieces, followed by a guided tour within St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(476)

from $130

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Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,203)

from $58

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Navigate one of the world’s largest and most visited museum complexes with confidence on a guided Vatican tour. Skip-the-line entry helps you avoid lengthy waits, while expert commentary brings the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel to life. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the vast collections, gain a deeper understanding of the art, history, and personalities behind these iconic masterpieces.

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and Basilica Access

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(4,444)

from $77

Early Morning Vatican: Small Group Tour Max 6 People or Private

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(4,093)

from $236

Price varies by group size

Pantheon Guided Tour with Reserved Entry Tickets

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(941)

from $14

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Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour

Delve into the early days of Christianity with this unique tour that traces the evolution of this important world religion from paganism through its formative stages. Explore four of Rome’s most storied churches with a guide to learn about early Christian history and view a number of holy relics said to be from the Crucifixion—including a nail and wood from the cross—as well as the Holy Stairs.

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Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(92)

from $89

Price varies by group size

Most visitors to Rome never get past St. Peter’s Basilica, but the city is thick with important churches rich in art and history. This small-group walking tour visits seven sacred sites, from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to the Holy Stairs near Saint John Lateran. Delve into religious and art history as you admire holy relics and masterpieces by Michelangelo and others, with entrance fees included.

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Rome: Between Holy Doors Small Group Walking Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(160)

from $82

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria without the hassle of renting a car on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. With a guide, ravel by coach first to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, and then visit the town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St Francis of Assisi.

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Assisi and Orvieto Guided Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.9

(1,058)

from $212

Discover the priceless treasures in the Vatican Museum’s art collection—and visit Vatican City's most important landmarks—on this introductory tour. Upon arrival, skip the long lines and head right inside the Vatican Museums. See Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel, venture to the Tapestries Gallery, and uncover other museum highlights. Headsets are included so you can hear your guide’s commentary clearly as you explore.

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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(718)

from $136

Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(226)

from $414

Price varies by group size

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Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel and Basilica Semi-Private Tour

Avoid the long lines at one of Rome’s busiest landmarks and make the most of your time at the Vatican. Explore its world-famous collection of art, statues, and frescoes with a guide who brings their stories to life. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and finish your tour with fast-track entrance to St Peter’s Basilica with the option of climbing its dome (additional cost) for unparalleled views over Rome.

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Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel and Basilica Semi-Private Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(93)

from $134

Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights

Maximize your time in the Vatican Museums on a guided group tour that takes you straight to the highlights of the enormous collection. Spend time admiring the artistic treasures of the Sistine Chapel, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, and more. Learn the history and legends behind the masterful frescoes, sculptures, maps, and relics from your guide, and then head to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on your own.

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Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(450)

from $69

Detail of the Inside of the Great Synagogue

Dive into the rich Roman and Jewish history layers on this leisurely walking tour through the Eternal City. Begin at the Jewish Museum and the Rome Synagogue, where the heart of Jewish heritage unfolds through fascinating exhibits and stories. From there, explore the magnificent Great Synagogue with its iconic square dome, before wandering the charming narrow streets and historic squares of the Jewish Quarter, brimming with traditional restaurants and bakeries.

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Rome Jewish Ghetto and Great Synagogue Small Group Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(172)

from $166

Price varies by group size

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small Group Tour

Avoid being just a number on an impersonal large tour and enjoy an intimate experience on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Save time with skip-the-line access so you can dive straight into the vast collection. Listen to your guide’s interesting commentary as they lead you through highlights like Laocoön, the Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpieces await.

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small Group Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(59)

from $58

Price varies by group size

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Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour with St Peter Basilica Access

Explore the Vatican before temperatures and crowds peak on an early-morning, small-group tour in Rome. Be among the first to enter this world-famous attraction with guaranteed skip-the-line access, allowing more time to enjoy the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and more with your guide. End with an independent exploration of St. Peter's Basilica (guests with limited mobility may not be able to access the basilica independently).

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Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour with St Peter Basilica Access

3 hours

4.6

(53)

from $188

Capuchin Crypts Tour – Fast-Track, Guided or Audio

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.5

(168)

from $26

Price varies by group size

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Vatican Scavi: Underground St. Peter’s Tomb & Basilica VIP Tour

St. Peter’s Basilica is an incredible feat of art, architecture, and engineering. Rather than make it an afterthought to your Sistine Chapel tour, give its beauty the time it deserves on this small-group tour with a guide every step of the way. As well as seeing Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s canopy, descend into the necropolis to see the tombs of popes, monarchs, and St. Peter's Tomb. Discover even more with an upgrade to St. Peter’s Dome for dazzling city views.

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Vatican Scavi: Underground St. Peter’s Tomb & Basilica VIP Tour

2 to 4 hours

4.4

(65)

from $81

Skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

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Skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(1,863)

from $117

Skip the Line St Peters Basilica, Papal Tombs & Dome Guided Tour

Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs without having to wait in long lines with a skip-the-line tour. Your guide will show you celebrated art, such as Michelangelo’s sculpture, "La Pietà", and Bernini's "Baldacchino." Then head underground to pay your respects as you visit papal tombs and the final resting places of royals and revered dignitaries from centuries past, wrapping up with an optional Dome visit.

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Skip the Line St Peters Basilica, Papal Tombs & Dome Guided Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(269)

from $19

Vatican Evening Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Avoid the daytime heat with this evening tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Follow your guide through the hushed galleries of the Vatican Museums to admire masterpieces by artists like Leonardo, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Learn about the history and significance of the world's most important works of art and end with a stop in the Sistine Chapel to stand in awe under Michelangelo's iconic frescoed ceiling.

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Vatican Evening Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(119)

from $79

Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.

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Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(2,559)

from $64

Price varies by group size

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What are the best Rome religious tours?

There are plenty of high quality Rome religious tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

What are the most affordable Rome religious tours?

Prices for Rome religious tours vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for tours on the lower end of the price range, these are the best to book now:

Are Rome religious tours worth it?

Yes, Rome religious tours are worth it. Every year, millions of tourists visit the Vatican, the spiritual heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Even if you're not religious or spiritual, there's a great chance you'll be in awe of Rome's cathedrals, churches, catacombs, and ancient temples. With a tour guide, you'll not only get a better—or perfectly abridged—version of the city's top religious sites, but you can also enjoy perks like skipping the ticket line and access to "hidden gems."

Per one customer who booked the Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica tour, "Our tour and guide Martina was exceptional. Despite the chaos of the time we were there (shortly after Pope Francis passed and right before the Conclave) she made the tour interesting and was not deterred by the larger than usual crowds. She was intelligent, able to answer questions and had a great sense of humor. Due to the increased volume of visitors, we still had to wait to get into St. Peter's, but having the skip the line option for both parts of the experience was key to alleviating stress."

What should I know before booking Rome religious tours?

Before booking Rome religious tours, read the dress code requirements, as many religious sites require knees and shoulders to be covered. It’s also wise to ensure that the sites you want to visit will be open on the day you plan to take a tour. Some religious sites, such as the museums at the Vatican, are closed most Sundays. Consider upgrading to a small group or private tour if you easily get overwhelmed by crowds or have a hearing impairment. If you’re short on time, consider booking an express tour.

What are the best tips for enjoying Rome religious tours?

To fully enjoy Rome's religious tours, make sure to dress modestly and wear comfortable walking shoes, especially if your tour includes climbing the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica. And be flexible: Sometimes tours are disrupted by ceremonies that occur on very short notice. Also, be aware of the rules regarding taking photos. Some sites don’t permit photography while others allow it, as long as the flash is turned off.

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