Vatican Museums Sistine Tour Chapel with Access to St. Peters
Rome, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Bypass the lines that can form as early as 7am with fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums, and spend a few hours on a guided tour of Rome’s religious centerpiece. Listen to insights and stories from your guide as you get an enlightening look at the artworks on display, and continue on to the famed Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Maximize your time in Rome with speedy entry into the heart of Vatican City
- Focus on the highlights among the 20,000+ artworks on display
- See Michelangelo's fresco with a guide to share the story behind it
- Choose between a range of morning and afternoon tour departures
What's Included
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
- Guided tour of Raphael Rooms
- Access to St. Peter's
- Skip the Line Tickets
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Guided Tour inside the Basilica
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says '' SMART WAYS ''
End point
- Saint Peter's SquarePiazza San Pietro, 00120
Itinerary
1
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Stanze di Raffaello
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- A copy of your Passport, ID or Driving license is required to visit the Vatican State
- Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
- Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services; in such case our guide will take you to explore the Rooms of Rafael.
- VIP Group Tours are small group of Max 20 visitors
- TOP VIP Group Tours are small group of Max 12 visitors
- All Tours run on time, Please arrive to the meeting point 15 minutes before Tour Start Time
- Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed with the group tours
- This tour does not include climbing the Dome
- For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
- We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
- Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
- Security Controls and Tickets scanning can require up to 30 minutes before getting inside
- Pets and dogs are not allowed
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Our guide will provide an introduction to St. Peter's Basilica, after which you can explore it at your own pace.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
3.9
based on 16 reviews
Sarah_R, Sep 2025
Tour guide walking so fast couldn’t see much or take pictures or enjoy the beautiful artwork.The Tour guide lost one of our people in the group because he was walking so fast
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are very sorry to hear that the pace of the tour affected your ability to enjoy the artwork and take photos. Your experience is important to us, and this is certainly not the standard we aim to provide.
We are also concerned to hear that someone in the group was left behind due to the fast pace. Our guides are trained to keep the group together and ensure that everyone has the chance to enjoy the visit comfortably, and we will address this issue with the guide involved.
If you have any additional comments or suggestions, or if you plan to book any other tours in Rome, please feel free to contact us at tous@toursofrome.info
. Your feedback helps us improve our services.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Ivy_V, Jun 2025
It's wonderful to skip the long lines, but be prepared for crowds. It appears the museum now greatly oversells tickets and packs people in. This is not the best way to see and experience the art. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. She moved at a fairly rapid pace. If you want more time to see the art (and there is a mind-boggling amount), I recommend buying a skip-the-line ticket and seeing the art at your own pace.
Matthew_P, Jun 2024
The artwork at the museum was amazing, we loved the hallways leading to the Sistine chapel. The guide did a wonderful job explaining the history and what to look for in the Sistine chapel.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the artwork at the museum and the hallways leading to the Sistine Chapel. It’s fantastic to know that our guide made your experience even more enriching by sharing insights about the history and highlights of the Sistine Chapel.
We strive to provide the best experiences for our guests, and your kind words truly motivate us. If you have any suggestions or additional comments, we would love to hear from you! Please feel free to email us at **info@smartwaystours.com**.
Warm regards,
The Smart Ways Tours Team
Maira_L, Jun 2024
Not able to do the basilica because it was a wednesday. However, our guide Rosa gave us some tips to visit the Basilica after the tour. Explanation of the sistine chapel was great. She was full of information and was funny!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and Rosa's engaging explanations, especially about the Sistine Chapel. We're glad she could assist with tips for visiting the Basilica as well.
If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our services, please feel free to email us at **info@smartwaystours.com**. We would love to hear from you!
Looking forward to welcoming you on another tour soon.
Best regards,
Smart Ways Tours Team
Monica_R, Sep 2023
Facility much too crowded! Too many tours all at once. Very very warm. Couldn’t hear well. Artwork obscured by bodies of crowds. Just a mass of disorganized bodies. BUT despite all that, tour guide was excellent, patient and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your insights, as they help us improve our services and provide a better experience for all our visitors.
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your visit, including the overcrowding and the challenge of hearing due to the large number of tours taking place simultaneously. We understand that this can affect the overall enjoyment of the experience.
It's encouraging to hear that despite the crowded conditions, you found our tour guide to be excellent, patient, and knowledgeable. We are proud of our dedicated team and will certainly share your compliments with them.
We take your feedback seriously and will explore ways to enhance the overall visitor experience, considering aspects such as crowd management and ensuring that our valued guests can fully appreciate the artwork on display.
Your input is invaluable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future with an even better experience.
Thank you for choosing to visit our facility, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back.
Warm regards,
Customer Relations Team
Joseph_C, Sep 2023
We arrived on time, by 315. Tour had left already. No contact with us until too late and awful customer service. Customer service won’t refund our money since the tour occurred. Just not with us. Will never use Viator again.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear valued customer,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent tour with us. We understand that arriving on time and finding the tour had already left is frustrating and disappointing.
We regret that there was a lack of timely communication with you when the issue arose, and we understand that this added to your dissatisfaction. We are genuinely sorry for this and will be addressing the communication breakdown within our team to ensure such situations are handled more efficiently in the future.
Regarding the refund issue, we understand your frustration. We aim to provide the best customer service possible, and it appears we fell short in your case. We will certainly look into your situation and work to find a suitable resolution for you. Please feel free to contact us with any further details or concerns so that we can assist you more effectively.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve our services. We hope you will consider giving us another chance in the future, as we are committed to enhancing the customer experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we apologize for any inconvenience you've faced.
Sincerely,
Customer Service Team
CynthiaA_P, Jul 2023
Frederika was really knowledgeable, interesting and personable. We were there in a heatwave, and she kept checking to make sure we were all doing okay. Wish we had more time with all the maps. That was my favorite part. Since it was a late tour, we had to hurry.
The tour company though changed our tour time so that it overlapped another tour we had scheduled with them. They rescheduled this one but that meant we were not able to see St. Peter’s. Summary our guide Frederika was great. Be careful with times with this company.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Cynthia
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're so glad to hear that Frederika made your tour enjoyable with her knowledge and personable nature, especially during the challenging heatwave. We appreciate your feedback regarding the timing, and we're sorry that the schedule change caused any inconvenience and prevented you from visiting St. Peter’s. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we'd love to hear any suggestions you might have for improving our services. Please feel free to email us at info@smartwaystours.com. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Smart Ways Tours Team
Shaunda_A, Jul 2023
The guide was very good. The lines were very long. The tour was good, but there were way too many different rooms to view before getting to the Sistine - some very interesting and worth seeing, others were not - in my opinion. Overall, good tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Shaund,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your kind words about our guide and are delighted to hear that you found the tour to be good overall. Providing a knowledgeable and enjoyable experience for our guests is our top priority.
Regarding the long lines, we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We constantly strive to optimize our tour operations to minimize wait times, and we will take your feedback into consideration to improve in this aspect.
We understand that the tour includes numerous rooms to explore before reaching the Sistine Chapel. We designed it this way to offer a comprehensive and immersive experience of the historical and artistic treasures of Rome. However, we take your comments seriously and will review the itinerary to ensure a more balanced and enjoyable visit, offering a mix of both iconic and lesser-known but worthwhile rooms.
We value your opinion and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on one of our tours in the future. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or any suggestions you have for our tours, please feel free to share them with us. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us enhance our services and provide even better experiences for our guests.
Thank you once again for choosing Tours of Rome, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
Best regards,
The Tours of Rome Team
Madelaine_B, Oct 2023
La Sra. que nos hizo el tour muy amable, nos explicó los puntos más importantes, se nota que sabía! Aunque hay que tener en cuenta el agobio de gente que puede haber, se hizo muy ameno con la guía. Sin duda repetiríamos !!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear valued customer,
Thank you for your kind words regarding your tour experience with us in Rome. We're delighted to hear that you found our tour guide knowledgeable and that you enjoyed the highlights of the tour despite the crowds.
We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our services. If you have any suggestions or further comments, please feel free to email us at tous@toursofrome.info or contact us directly at +393246968498.
We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour with us in the future!
Best regards,
Tours Of Rome Team
Virginie_B, Jul 2023
Guide très calme et intéressante ,billets coupé fils très confortables mais hors de ce prix pour 2:30 de visite…
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you found our guide to be calm and interesting, and that you were comfortable with the tickets. We also appreciate your thoughts regarding the price for a 2.5-hour tour. Your suggestions are important to us, and we would love to hear more from you. Please feel free to send any recommendations to our email at info@smartwaystours.com.
We hope to welcome you again soon!
Best regards,
Smart Ways Tours Team
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