Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano) Tours and Tickets

The long lines that the Vatican attracts are a testament to its status as one of Europe’s most famous attractions. If you’ve got limited time in Rome, don’t waste a moment waiting with a skip-the-line admission ticket to the Vatican. You are able to explore the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms independently while still benefiting from priority entry, usually only reserved for visitors taking a guided tour.

See the highlights of Vatican City ON this skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to the incomparable Vatican Museums—home to one of the most extensive and impressive art collections in the world. Admire the Raphael Rooms and take in the incomparable frescos of the Sistine Chapel.

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.

Make the most of your valuable vacation time by skipping the line at the Vatican Museums. You save hours waiting by booking a group tour, and get engaging commentary from your guide as you explore. Admission is included to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica; follow your guide on a carefully-crafted itinerary to ensure you don't miss a thing.

To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.

Begin your exploration of the Vatican Museums before the general public on this tour. With your small group and tour guide, head straight for the Sistine Chapel to marvel at its art and architecture as one of its first daily visitors. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, guaranteed skip-the-line entry, and use of individual headsets are included.

Waiting in admission lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when crowds swell and temperatures soar. With this prebooked ticket, save time by skipping admission lines with a VIP escorted entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, among the most visited—and crowded—attractions in the world. You’ll also have access to the Raphael Rooms, the Pinecone Courtyards, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Pio Clementino Museum.

Save time, and head straight to the Vatican’s most popular sights and attractions, on this seamless and speedy tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times, and meet your guide. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll beat the crowds and head straight into the Vatican Museums. Discover the Sistine Chapel at your own pace, and follow your guide directly to the museums’ other highlights.

Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for 24 or 48 hours, or pick an upgrade option to include entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and more.

Discover the best of the Eternal City in this unique combo tour, visiting the iconic Sistine Chapel after closing time and enjoying a traditional Italian aperitivo in the Vatincan's Pinecone Courtyard. This small-group tour means you can enjoy the beauty of the chapel without the large crowds that gather during the day.

Discover the main highlights of Rome in just one day when you embark on this full-day excursion of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums. With a small group, learn about the ancient history of the forum and iconic arena before tucking into a local lunch. Then, see the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and artifacts of the Vatican Museums including masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and more.

See a different side of Rome and Vatican City when you embark on this evening walking tour. Meet your guide once the sun has set, and begin in the heart of Rome. You’ll see many of the Eternal City’s most recognizable landmarks lit up after dark, from the Spanish Steps and Ara Pacis to the Castel Sant'Angelo. Then, continue into Vatican City—one of the world’s smallest countries—to continue exploring.

When in Rome, don’t miss the awe-inspiring treasures of the Vatican Museum, one of the world’s largest art collections. Beat the long queues with skip-the-line access, and follow an expert guide to highlights of the more than 2,000 galleries. Admire Renaissance masterpieces like the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. For the grand finale, step inside the very heart of Vatican City with a tour of dazzling St Peter’s Basilica. Group size is limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

While a private audience with the Pope is available only to the elite, his Holiness hosts a Papal Audience with blessings every Wednesday when he is in the Vatican. This convenient package gets you there with a private guide to position you in a prime spot for seeing the Pope. Experience greetings, blessings, hymns and homilies by the Holy Father himself: private door-to-door transfers help compensate for the early start.

Relive the historic center of Rome in a new and fun way by retracing the steps of the movie "Angels and Demons". The walking itinerary retraces the symbolic sites of the film directed by Ron Howard, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown.

Getting from your Rome hotel to the Vatican Museums in the Vatican City can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Simply arrange this private transfer service and travel with ease to these world-famous museums, the home of a huge array of art amassed and commissioned by Popes through the centuries, including the sublime Sistine Chapel. Just meet your driver at your hotel when it suits your schedule, and be whisked to the museums in comfort, so you arrive relaxed and ready for your sightseeing.

If you have limited time in Rome but don’t want to cut the Vatican Museums out of your itinerary, take in the highlights of the galleries, Raphael’s Rooms, and Sistine Chapel in just hours with this guided express tour. Save time with skip-the-line tickets and follow your guide to the main masterpieces in the vast collection, learning about works by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and other greats during your visit.

Lay eyes on some of the world’s greatest art on a private, 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. With a private guide and flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, admire the beauty and treasures of St Peter’s, including Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà.’ Explore the art-filled Vatican Museums to see highlights such as the Gallery of Maps and masterworks by Da Vinci, Raphael and other greats as your guide recounts their stories and secrets. Finish at the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s glorious, 16th-century frescoes.

Skip the long lines at the Colosseum and the Vatican and see the highlights of Rome in one day on this tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and travel through the city with your guide. Visit the archaeological site at the Roman Forum, admire the Sistine Chapel, and make a wish at the Trevi Fountain. Enjoy a 2-course lunch.

A private tour of the sprawling Vatican Museum with an art historian guide. Discover iconic sights like the Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Listen to enriching anecdotes as you make your way through the papal estate. Skip-the-line admission tickets are included, so you can avoid usual wait times.

The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica are among the most popular attractions in Rome, drawing up to four million annual visitors. This private tour is tailor-made for families, with skip-the-line tickets so you don’t have to worry about long queues, entertaining commentary designed to keep all ages engaged, and interactive elements including stories, games, and multimedia tools.

Discover Rome in two days with your own private guide, and check off the capital’s must-see sights alongside some lesser-known gems. During two full-day tours for a group of up to seven people, explore Rome’s historical center, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Appian Way catacombs, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Skip-the-line tickets plus hotel pickups and drop-offs are included.

Discover the Eternal City as the Romans do on a 3-hour Vespa tour. You can ride solo, with a friend, or enjoy a personal driver as you traverse the city streets like a local.  The comprehensive tour takes you past all of Rome’s main attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Saint Peter’s square. Along the way, learn about the monuments from a convenient audioguide.

Explore the sprawling, masterpiece-filled Vatican Museum with an art historian guide during this small-group, skip-the-line tour. Discover highlights like the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Sistine Chapel in a group of only 10 people. Tours include a stop at the adjoining St. Peter’s Basilica and admission tickets guaranteeing you fast-track entrance.