Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Early Access Tour, 4 hr

Enter the Vatican early and explore its celebrated art before the busiest crowds arrive. This 4-hour Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s tour pairs a live English-speaking guide with reserved priority access for a more relaxed visit.

Walk through galleries showcasing ancient Greek and Roman works, tapestries, maps, and the Raphael Rooms before seeing Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and works by Bernini, then descend to the Papal Tombs and St. Peter’s Crypt. Ride the elevator to the Dome for sweeping views across Vatican City and Rome; an optional climb to the summit is described by the provider. The guide leads the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, while an on-site host assists with tickets and entry arrangements.

Meet inside Giuly’s Cafe to find your guide and collect your tickets. Note that entrance tickets to the museums, basilica, and Dome are listed as exclusions, so check the ticket arrangements before booking. Choose this Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s tour for an early start among some of Rome’s most remarkable sights.