• Vatican Museums - Enjoy a visit to the Vatican Museums with expedited entry, accessing the first available slot of the day.
• Cortile della Pigna - Named after the massive bronze Pinecone sculpture, this courtyard is a must-see. Be sure to check out Alfredo Pomodoro’s renowned Sphere within Sphere and ask your guide to give it a spin!
• Sphere within a Sphere - Don’t miss Arnaldo Pomodoro’s Sphere within a Sphere. Variations of this sculpture are displayed in various locations worldwide. Request your guide to give it a spin!
• Museo Pio Clementino - The Pio Clementino museum, the most renowned section of the Vatican Museums, houses many of the Museum’s key highlights. Your guide will lead you through the Room of the Animals, where you can admire lifelike statues of animals from around the globe. Visit the Octagonal Courtyard, where a small fountain flows amidst famous statues like the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere. Remember to view the Candelabra Gallery, where master painters created ceilings with a 3D illusion centuries ago!
• Gallery Of The Maps - Accompany your guide to the Gallery of the Maps to gain a perspective of the world as it was five centuries ago. These intricately detailed, hand-painted giant maps are a highlight of the Vatican Museums. Try to locate the Italian cities you have visited or spot the reference to Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the Americas.
• Stanze di Raffaello - Raphael adorned these rooms with stunning frescoes, originally intended for Pope Julius II’s private quarters.
• Sistine Chapel - Guides are not permitted to speak inside the Sistine Chapel. However, your guide will prepare you beforehand for your free time inside, ensuring you know what to observe.
• Museos Vaticanos - Your visit concludes near the starting point, after the spiral staircase at the Vatican Museums’ entrance.
• Vatican City - Tour of the Vatican Museums - Vatican City
• St. Peter’s Square - When selected, access to St. Peter’s Basilica is provided, bypassing the lines. A tour inside the Basilica is not included, only access. Your visit will conclude at the steps of St. Peter’s Square with an introduction from your guide, after which you can continue exploring independently.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - For options that specifically include St. Peter’s Basilica: Your tour will grant access to St. Peter’s Basilica via a special exit from the Sistine Chapel, allowing you to skip the usual long entry lines. Please note that this access does not include a guided tour inside the Basilica.

• Headsets
• Skip the Line Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
• English Speaking Vatican Guide
• All fees and/or taxes

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off

Begin your day with exclusive early access to the Vatican Museums—no lines, no crowds. Participate in a small group tour led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide and discover the Vatican’s most renowned masterpieces before the crowds arrive. Select from two group sizes—intimate (up to 10 guests) or group (up to 20 guests)—to tailor the experience to your preference.

Your expert guide will navigate you through the galleries, sharing captivating stories and insights, and unveiling the legends, symbolism, and history behind the Museums’ treasures.

As the tour concludes, enter the breathtaking Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.

Now ALWAYS included: skip-the-line access from the Vatican Museums directly into St. Peter’s Basilica. Although this access does not feature a guided tour, it allows you to bypass the long queues and explore the Basilica at your leisure.

• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
• Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
• Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• 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.
• 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.
• Important: From January 12 to March 31, 2026, conservation work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors; however, the fresco will be temporarily not visible due to scaffolding. We thank you for your understanding during this important preservation project.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.