Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica on a guided visit through centuries of art and history. With skip-the-line entry and a professional guide, you can focus on the stories behind the collections and the details that make these landmarks unforgettable.

Begin among the Vatican Museums’ remarkable holdings, assembled by generations of popes. See classical treasures in the Pio Clementino Hall, including the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere, then follow the Gallery of Maps, Candelabra Gallery and Gallery of Tapestries, where Flemish artists influenced by Raphael bring the walls to life. Continue into the Sistine Chapel to take in Michelangelo’s celebrated frescoes, and visit St Peter’s Basilica. Official headsets help you follow the guided experience throughout the tour.

Plan for the Vatican’s dress code and security restrictions: knees and shoulders must be covered, and certain containers and bags are not permitted. St Peter’s Basilica can close temporarily without notice. Choose this Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica guided tour for a focused introduction to some of Rome’s most extraordinary art and architecture.