Unforgettable Vatican: VIP Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour
Spend more time inside with no-wait access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica through an official Vatican partner entrance. On this comprehensive guided tour, you'll experience the best of the Vatican in just three hours, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. Navigate the vast complex of artwork and history with an expert, who will bring this ancient collection to life. Choose from several departure times and languages.
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
ValentinaP3235, 3/2/2026 2:39:01 PM
Great. Thanks you for experience. Great guidance with Mirko. Valentina
Wardie2011, 3/2/2026 2:21:13 PM
excellent. worth paying for quicker entry to Vatican. not what i expected at all and spent over 6 hrs in their 8k of museum stuff which i expected would be religious stuff. not a bit of it !!
Michelle_S, 3/2/2026 1:37:25 PM
The guide (Roxy) was very informative and passionate about what she said. Made it very interesting. Leant a lot through listening to what she said. Skipping the queue was great.
Shana_G, 3/2/2026 6:16:07 AM
Amazing and highly informative tour. So much history. Outlet guide was super knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
johnfG7786LB, 3/1/2026 9:14:12 PM
Was a great tour very informative a little to long but wel worth the money
Melissa_G, 3/1/2026 6:46:14 PM
David, our guide, did a phenomenal job showing us the sights and explains the history behind everything.
Danielle_Q, 3/1/2026 3:48:08 PM
Sylvia was such a knowledgeable guide. It was so great to be able to put context to what we were looking at in the thousands of years of Vatican history.
Katie_M, 3/1/2026 1:19:59 PM
This was a great tour! We had Alessandra as our tour guide and she was so great! She was very informative and answered all of our questions! Would definitely recommend this tour!!
Teresa Y, 3/1/2026 10:30:25 AM
Prior to this tour, I had been to the Vatican museums twice before but many years ago. I had found them overwhelming. I decided to book the tour to avoid the long queues and I am so glad I did. Our guide Mirko was very knowledgeable and having a guide made the whole experience so much better, as I learnt much more than on my previous visits and didn’t feel overwhelmed. The tour also included St Peter’s. I had originally booked on a Wednesday and then saw you can’t get into St Peter’s on A Wednesday morning, but it was easy to change to a Thursday. This was the second tour we did with city Wonders and I had not used the company before, but I was impressed with the quality of the guides and the logistical information provided beforehand.
Evelyn_A, 3/1/2026 10:22:20 AM
Very well organised, guide was knowledgeable and considerate to everyone’s needs. A truly memorable experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- At times, despite our priority access tickets, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
- St Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesday mornings, access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included due to the Papal Audience. Entry is only possible after 1:00 PM.
- St Peter's Basilica is not accessible on the express tours options
- Please be advised that access to St. Peter's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance. This requirement is essential for security and the Venue organizational purposes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Departure point
Meeting point: At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The closest Metro stop is Line A (Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani).Redemption
• If you select one "Vatican Express" option, the tour finishes at the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica access is not included. • Please provide the full names of all participants at the time of booking. Failure to submit this information will result in customers being unable to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, and no refunds will be issued. • We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. Our City Wonders team, dressed in blue and carrying flags, will be easily recognisable at the meeting point. • St Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. • Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly. • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm. • While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. • Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue. Only small bags are allowed. • You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places. • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated!24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund