You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Fast-Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour by Tommaso

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Rome, Italy
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 1 more
Italian

Overview

Enjoy an exclusive 3-hour Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums skip the line private tour. Explore the wonderful complex of rooms, artwork and history with Tom, a local licensed guide, who will bring the ancient collections to life. Use the fast access to explore the Gallery of the Maps and Raphael’s Rooms; admire breath-taking Sistine Chapel with ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo’; end your tour in the St Peter’s square.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • St Peter's Basilica
See 1 moreSee 3 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

viale
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Vatican Museums

Use the fast access passageway, and ready to explore the wonderful collections of the Vatican Museums.Stroll through the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Tapestries as you tune in to stories of Vatican interest. Look at curios, for example, timeworn yet captivating Italian maps, the figures and candelabras of the Gallery of Candelabras. Stop for photographs before the Pigna statue in the Pinecone Courtyard, composed by Donato Bramante. Raphael's Rooms are a progression of displays that feature the ability of the commended Renaissance craftsman himself.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Go through the rooms, and after that progression inside the Sistine Chapel — the pope's close to home place of love and a feature of any Vatican trip. Remain underneath Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam, which shrouds the roof, and respect The Last Judgment, his vivid painting that embellishes a divider.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

Look at the Baldacchino by Bernini, and after that say farewell to your guide in St Peter's Square, where you can see the Pope’s Palace and the colorful Swiss Guards.
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Show 2 more stops

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fast-Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour by Tommaso?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-92028P3

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
2 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
2
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Walking Tour & Pizza Making

Start:1 City Tour Official Point. (near Spanish Steps)  Finish: Jewish Ghetto Total time: 3h30 min  Lenght: 3 Km Route: 1Piazza di Spagna 2Column Immaculate Conception 3Bernini’s House 4Trevi …More

Start:1 City Tour Official Point. (near Spanish Steps)  Finish: Jewish Ghetto Total time: 3h30 min  Lenght: 3 Km Route: 1Piazza di Spagna 2Column Immaculate Conception 3Bernini’s House 4Trevi...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$126

Rome Catacombs Night Tour with Santa Maria Maggiore After Hours

Explore two iconic sites on this VIP night-time private tour: the Catacombs of Saint Agnes and the papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Travel by …More

Explore two iconic sites on this VIP night-time private tour: the Catacombs of Saint Agnes and the papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Travel by...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (133)
from
$204

Ostia Antica Adventure Private Day Tour from Rome

Due to our years of experience we challenged ourselves to prepare a completely private tour based on this novel, and consequently we now provide this …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Due to our years of experience we challenged ourselves to prepare a completely private tour based on this novel, and consequently we now provide this...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
from
$505

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world-famous Vatican Museums complex, comprised of Galleries boasting an impressive array of artwork and masterpieces. During your …More

Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world-famous Vatican Museums complex, comprised of Galleries boasting an impressive array of artwork and masterpieces. During your...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (66)
from
$85

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (14,679)
from
$21

Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*

Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4,142)
from
$33

Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included

Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,170)
from
$56

Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona

Who can say no to Pizza? Especially for Italian pizza? We definitely can't! If you're like us, joining a pizza class in Rome should be …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Who can say no to Pizza? Especially for Italian pizza? We definitely can't! If you're like us, joining a pizza class in Rome should be...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,479)
from
$44

What's Included

Activity name

  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • St Peter's Basilica

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible

Report Product Issue

Activity name