Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour Premium - Skip the Line
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Rome, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Sistine Chapel has a top spot on most Rome itineraries—and with millions of visitors each year, you can imagine the lines. Breeze past the crowds on this private guided tour, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets. Once inside, head straight to the highlights, from Raphael’s Rooms to the glorious ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Plus, see masterworks from Michelangelo inside St. Peter's Basilica.
- Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica
- Avoid the lines at each attraction with fast-track admission
- Choose from morning or afternoon tour times to suit your schedule
- Enjoy a flexible itinerary with personalized attention from a private guide
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from tour meeting point
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Caffè VaticanoViale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide in front of Caffe Vaticano, across the street from the Vatican Museums main entrance. Your guide will be holding a sign saying "ANNO DOMINI TOURS - Viator".
End point
- Saint Peter’s BasilicaPiazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour will end in St. Peter's Basilica (except Wednesdays, or when the Basilica is closed).
Itinerary
1
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Citta del Vaticano
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport or ID is required on the day of the tour.
- Dress code: Shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts, are NOT allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered
- Note: St Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings and may be closed on any given day at the discretion of the Vatican Administration
- We recommend you bring a small bottle of water during the hot summer months.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names prior to crossing the border will result in denied entry into the State of the Vatican City.
- Due to the Jubilee, St. Peter's Basilica may be closed on certain days. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 32 reviews
Alexandra_C, Dec 2025
Amazing visit of the Vatican museum and Peter's Basilica with Anno Domini tours. Fantastic et experienced guide. Thank you so much
Sev for sharing your passion of History. Best tour ever!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure to meet you!
Claire_L, Oct 2025
Private tour with Sev is the way to go! He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He let us set the pace and entertained our many questions.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour!
Elizabeth_K, Aug 2025
What a wonderful experience! A lovely tour guide who was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about history. She shared lots of wonderful information that brought everything to life! She knew the best spots to stand to take in the full effects of this beautiful place. Thank you for sharing all the stories and facts that made my visit one to remember! I would highly recommend, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
What a pleasure it is to hear back from you with such comments. Thank you very much. I am so happy that we were able to create and deliver such a good experience for you. We look forward to seeing you back in Rome in the future!
Ronald_F, Aug 2023
Our guide was just outstanding!! Knowledgeable, kind funny and so helpful to educate on the massive history of Vatican . She knew about everything and worked with my son on history!
Stephanie_p, Jun 2023
I would give zero stars if I could . My tour guide never showed up . I was there 40 minutes early at the meeting spot . I called 4 times and no answer. Very disappointed
Mustafa_I, Jan 2023
By all accounts, the guide himself (Sev) was the highlight of the tour. So knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. If you wanna learn and have a blast he’s your man.
Would definitely recommend this tour for private groups!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. It was wonderful to meet you and I do hope we will meet again!
Mitchell_C, Dec 2022
Anna was a fantastic tour guide. Very accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. This is the only way I recommend seeing the Vatican
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are really happy to know that our work is appreciated. Thank you!
karriediaz558, Nov 2022
Learned so much history of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica, we were in awe. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and did not miss anything. Skipping the long lines was a huge part of us being to see everything.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you so much for your kind comments! We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour, and we hope to see you on your next visit to Rome!
nesser12, Aug 2022
Maria was such an amazing tour guide. She was so passionate and knowledgeable, we learned so much from her. I couldn’t imagine touring the Vatican , Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s any other way than a private tour like this one. It was absolutely perfect and would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
I wish to personally thank you for these kind comments. I am so happy you enjoyed your experience! Looking forward to seeing you again on one of our tours!
Maryann_D, Jun 2022
We were amazed at the grandeur and beauty of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Museums. We had a wonderful guide, Niccolo Arcangeli. He took hos time and made sure we saw everything we wanted. He was so knowledgeable. We couldn't have been more pleased.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon on another one of our tours!
Karine_S, Mar 2022
Ana was incredible. Great energy and clearly an expert. The kids and I learned so much and she was incredibly accommodating during our visit. Highly recommend!!
Laura S, Oct 2017
Tour was excellent---I would definitely not have learned as much about the history of the location as I did with our tour guide---plus the skip the line is a must---when we were leaving, the line was 3.5 hours long! Do yourself a favor and book the morning tour, it's less congested. Our tour was very small there were only 4 of us so I think that makes the experience so much better because you can stay close to your tour guide and she can speed up/slow down when we wanted to spend additional time somewhere.
Paul M, May 2017
We had the most pleasant informed guide anyone could ask for! We skipped every line and she took the time to explain everything and answer all of our questions. We felt like we were the only people there because of her! She truly loved her job and helped us to get a full experience. She even sat down with us over cappuccinos to explain what to look for and what to see when we entered the Sistine chapel as you cannot speak when you enter. She was WONDERFUL and we would definitely recommend this private tour with skip the lines. Worth the money!!!
Karen H, Apr 2017
Our private tour guide brought alive to us the many stories and history of Vatican City. I was traveling with my eight year old and he tailored it in such a way, that my son was totally absorbed and intrigued by the history lessons that surrounded us. Highly professional and informative. AMAZING!!
Karen Z, Oct 2016
Our guide was well informed, interesting and went above and beyond what would be expected of a tour guide. She made this experience very enjoyable for us.
Cindy S, Sep 2016
the tour guide knows a lot. I was not comfortable when she brought us to the store to buy souvenirs instead of bringing us to the store inside the Vatican near the St. Peter's Church. When we brought us outside, we can't go back to the store inside.
MrsBettina_B, Aug 2016
This was the highlight of our trip, made even more special with the private tour guided by Ala - She was amazing - knowledgeable, patient, interesting and just made every aspect of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and the Basilica educational and enjoyable. We were four in our party and did not feel rushed - plenty of time to take photos and inhale the beauty of this beautiful site. Would highly recommend the private skip the line tour - and Ala - if you are lucky enough to get her as your guide!
Cindy G, Jul 2016
I can't say enough good things about Sev and our tour. My husband and I were on a cruise and arrived a bit late to the Vatican, but Sev was there waiting for us. He gave us a personal, insider tour of the Vatican, the gardens, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. We skipped all lines and it was WONDERFUL! It was seriously the best part of our trip. Sev was AWESOME! Thank you so much!
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