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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica
★ 4.7 (6,568 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: EcoArt Travel
- 3 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Up to 20 people, up to 20 per booking
- Live guide: English, Italian
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Editor's take
EcoArt combines a Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with time to explore St Peter's on your own. Small Group Tour + Basilica takes 2.5 hours with up to 20 people. Your guide speaks English.
The Semi-Private Tour + Basilica option reduces the group to 10. Both need at least 4 guests to run. Choose another tour if you want guiding inside St Peter's.
Which EcoArt Vatican option includes St Peter's?
12 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilica Only (No Museums)St. Peter's Basilica Only: Small Group Guided Tour in English of St.Peter's Basilica with skip the line access. (Vatican Museums & Dome NOT included). Duration: 1 hour IMPORTANT: Go directly to the meeting point at Borgo | Daily 10:00, 15:00 | English, Italian | €34 |
| Hosted Ticket Only (No guide)SKIP-THE-LINE TICKET: Multilanguage Audioguide app included. Hosted Ticket (no guide): Hosted skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, (no guided tour). St. Peter's Basilica NOT included. Starting | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and more | English, Italian | €49 |
| EXPRESS Small Group Tour1.5 hr Small Group: Guided Tour in English. (Basilica NOT included). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Express Tour: 1.5 hr Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms. St. Peter's Basilica i | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and more | English, Italian | €63 |
| Small Group Guided TourMax 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English. (No Basilica) Small Group without Basilica: Includes Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a Small Group. St. Peter's Basilica is not included. Starting poi | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and more | English, Italian | €69 |
| Small Group Tour + BasilicaMax 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English. (St. Peter's Basilica access included) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Guided Tour + Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Bas | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and more | English, Italian | €76 |
| Semi-Private Guided TourMax 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English. (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Semi-Private without Basilica: Includes Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a Semi-Private Group. St. P | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and more | English, Italian | €85 |
| Vatican Tour + Basilica FRENCHMaximum 20 personnes: Visite guidée en Français avec accès à la Basilique Saint-Pierre inclus. Visite guidée + Basilique: Visite guidée en petit groupe des Musées du Vatican et de la Chapelle Sixtine + accès coupe-file à | Daily 10:30, 14:30 | French | €86 |
| Semi-Private Tour + BasilicaMax 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English. (St. Peter's Basilica access included) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Guided Tour + Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Pe | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and more | English, Italian | €87 |
| FIRST ACCESS + Basilica max 20Max 20 guests or less: Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day. (St. Peter's Basilica access included) First Access + Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Ba | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30 | English, Italian | €93 |
| FIRST ACCESS Semi-Private TourMax 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with first access of the day (No Basilica) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access without Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour with First Access of the Vatican Museu | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30 | English, Italian | €97 |
| FIRST ACCESS + Basilica max 10Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English with First Access of the Day. (St. Peter's Basilica access included) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes First Access + Basilica: Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Mus | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00, 08:30 | English, Italian | €120 |
| Private TourExclusive Private Tour : Private Tour in English of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chaepel. Includes Skip the Line (St. Peter’s Basilica not included) Starting point: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 15:30 | French, English, Italian | €490 |
What's included
Included
- Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected)
- All taxes and fees
- Professional & Passionate Art Historian Guide (when guided tour option is selected)
- Professional Headsets to hear your guide clearly (when guided tour option is selected)
- Skip the Line Entrance to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (except for the Basilica Only option)
- Access to Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps & Pio Clementino Museum
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour or official ticket?
This option costs from €76, against €25 for official online entry to the Museums and Sistine Chapel. The extra buys an English guide and headsets. If you only need entry, buy the official ticket and visit the free Basilica separately.
Meeting point
In front of 'Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria' - Borgo Santo Spirito n.17. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a flag with the "EcoArt" logo. The nearest metro stop is Line A ‘Ottaviano'.
Itinerary
From the operator: EcoArt Travel's own description of the route.
Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own or with a guide (if option selected). Tickets provide skip the line access.
Stop 2
The Belvedere Courtyard offers one of the most breathtaking views in the Vatican, with a stunning panorama of St. Peter's Dome and the Vatican Gardens. It's the perfect spot to pause and take in the beauty of the Vatican from above.
Courtyard of the Pinecone
Explore one of the Vatican's many open air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.
Sphere within a Sphere
Access Vatican Museums and discover the famous "Sphere within a Sphere" sculpture.
Pio-Clementine Museum
The Vatican Museums are divided into many smaller, unique museums. Among them, the Museo Pio Clementino is likely the most important, and the many highlights it contains cannot be missed! Stop at the Octagonal Courtyard for the Laocoön and His Sons, and the Apollo Belvedere - or the Round Room for the giant marble bathtub patrolled by an enormous bronze statue of Heracles.
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Spot a sculpture of your favorite fauna at the Room of the Animals, or just marvel at the 3D painted vaults of the Gallery of the Candelabra.
Stop 6
A striking corridor within the Vatican Museums, named for the pairs of elaborately carved marble candelabra lining its length. Alongside these ancient Roman sculptures, visitors can admire a rich collection of classical statues and vibrant frescoed ceilings, offering a glimpse into antiquity before continuing toward the Gallery of Tapestries and Maps.
Stop 7
The Gallery of Tapestries is one of the most fascinating halls within the Vatican Museums, showcasing a stunning collection of monumental tapestries woven from designs by Raphael's school in the 16th century. Depicting scenes from the life of Christ, the intricate details and vivid craftsmanship make this gallery a must-see stop on any Vatican Museums tour.
Gallery of Maps
One of the most popular galleries of the Museums, make a stop here and try to spot the Italian cities you have travelled to, or your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, dating to the late 1500's, can also be admired for the exquisite attention to detail and embellishments.
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See if you can spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic...
Raphael Rooms
Admire Raphael's Rooms, painted by the master himself and his pupils around the same time as the Sistine Chapel, and inspired and challenged by Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo's masterpiece, take time to admire the vaults.
St Peter's Basilica
Only for tours where the option to access St. Peter's Basilica is selected in the booking process, access directly from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica, skipping the outside security lines, will be provided. Your tour will end at the entrance to the Basilica and, after an introduction, you will be free to explore on your own inside.
St Peter's Square
An introduction to the Square of St. Peter's will be provided for tours where access to St. Peter's Basilica is included.
Vatican City
Visit Vatican City
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: EcoArt Travel's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
- Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
- Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
- Please bring an ID or a photo/copy of ID.
What to wear
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Access and children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Route and closures
- Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
- Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place.
Reviews
4.7 out of 5 from 6,568 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 93% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.8
3,440 reviews
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Photos
From the EcoArt Travel listing, 15 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: EcoArt Travel's own description of the tour.
Save time and energy at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line, timed entry that lets you bypass long queues and head straight inside. Explore the highlights with your guide, including the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Gallery of Maps, while learning the rich history, art, and architecture behind these masterpieces. With expert commentary, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the Vatican’s treasures and enjoy a more meaningful visit.
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Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personalized experience, or extend your visit with priority entry to St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus only on St. Peter’s? Select the Basilica-only option for a guided visit inside. Short on time? Opt for the 1.5-hour tour to breeze through the Vatican Museums and be among the first to enter the Sistine Chapel.
