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    Vatican Tours

    Vatican Tours

    Uncover the Treasures of the Holy See

    Nobody else is this well equipped to unveil the Vatican. Experience, passion and Official Partnership benefits mean you'll gain precious insight with No Wait Entry and access to areas others don’t go.

    No One Gets You in Faster

    Don’t wait in line with other tour operators or the public. Our official Partner Entrance gets you in straight away.

    No One Gets You in Earlier

    Beat the crowds entering 30 minutes before other operators and 1.5 hours before the public.

    No One Gets You More Access

    Leave everyone else behind and explore off-limit areas on our exclusive tours.

    Best Vatican Tours

    Guided tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel
    Faster Than Skip The Line

    Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour

    4.87
    (10,721 Reviews)
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    $65.25

    tourists visiting the Sistine Chapel
    Bestseller
    Faster Than Skip The Line

    Semi-Private Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour

    4.93
    (1,723 Reviews)
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    $83.38

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    view of St Peter Basilica and the Colosseum
    Bestseller
    Incredible Value

    Full-Day Combo: Complete Colosseum & Vatican Museums Tour

    Book two of our most popular guided tours with Skip-the-line access. Spend the morning in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. After lunch, explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

    4.89
    (18,794 Reviews)
    6.75 h.
    24
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    $119.63

    Sistine Chapel frescoes painted by Michelangelo in the Vatican
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    VIP Early Access

    Express Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Vatican Crypt Tour

    Enter 30 minutes before any other group and 1.5 hours before the public via our Official Partner entrance. Enjoy the Sistine Chapel virtually alone and then get Skip-the-Line Access to St. Peter's to see the Pietà and the Crypts.

    4.89
    (828 Reviews)
    2 h.
    20
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    $90.63

    View of the Last Judgment painting inside the Sistine Chapel and the Bramante Staircase
    Bestseller
    Faster Than Skip The Line

    Complete Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour with Bramante Staircase & St. Peter's Basilica

    Enjoy access to restricted areas and the speed of our Official Partners entrance on this complete tour of the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. See hidden gems like the Bramante Staircase, as well as the Pinacoteca, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's and the Pietà. No Vatican tour goes deeper.

    4.92
    (884 Reviews)
    4.5 h.
    20
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    $111.17

    Famous Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel
    Bestseller
    VIP Early Access

    Express Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Tour

    Slip through our official Vatican Partner Entrance to stand in the Sistine Chapel 30 minutes before other tours and nearly two hours before the public. Afterward, explore the Vatican Museums at your own rate and at your own pace.

    4.88
    (645 Reviews)
    Flexible
    20
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    $65.25

    St. Peter cathedral and the Sistine Chapel Altar
    Reserved Access

    Private Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour

    This is the most intimate and unique way to visit the Vatican - just you and your private guide. You will have one-on-one interaction as you experience the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.

    4.95
    (386 Reviews)
    2.5 h.
    Private
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    $361.32

    Vatican with front view of St. Peter, the  Sistine Chapel altar and painting plus the Bramante Staircase
    Faster Than Skip The Line

    Private Complete Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour, with Bramante Staircase & St. Peter's Basilica

    Treat yourself to the private version of our most comprehensive Vatican Museums tour. A private guide will show you some of this vast art collection's secret gems, like the Bramante Staircase, opened especially for your group, plus major draws like the Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

    4.94
    (51 Reviews)
    4.5 h.
    Private
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    $483.37

    View of St Peter Square from the Dome

    St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb Experience

    Get a once-in-a-lifetime experience of St. Peter’s Basilica with a dome climb and city views. Your experience includes a guided visit to the dome to discover the building, with a solo climb to the top deck for stunning views over Rome and beyond.

    5.00
    (7 Reviews)
    0.75 h.
    25
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    $35.04

    View for St Peter Basilica's Dome and Bernini's Canape

    St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb & Papal Crypts

    Discover the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica with an extended tour from top to bottom. After reaching the inside balcony, you'll climb the dome on your own. Then, you’ll meet your guide again to explore the vast basilica and the solemn Vatican Grottoes.

    5.00
    (23 Reviews)
    2.25 h.
    25
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    $47.13

    Iconic St. Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City
    Reserved Access

    Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Night Tour

    Visit the Sistine Chapel and the other treasures of the Vatican Museums during a special night opening when they are much less crowded. Follow your guide on an enchanting journey through Rome's must-see art collection and take in the history of the Vatican itself on this unique tour experience.

    4.86
    (223 Reviews)
    2.5 h.
    10
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    $83.38

    Why You Should Visit The Vatican with Us

    St Peter's Basilica on a sunny day

    For the last 15 years, we have created tours which have brought more than 1 million guests into the Vatican. We have become the only operator specializing in guided tours that has been granted the highest Official Vatican Partner status.

    We have a team of passionate art historian guides with us who navigate the miles of sculptures, frescoes, and paintings in the Vatican. They have a lifelong obsession with the Vatican masterpieces and they like nothing better than sharing their expertise with others on our guided tours through the Museums.

    Our Exclusive Tours

    Our tours are more than history lessons. We aim to create unforgettable experiences for those who come to the Vatican. Whether you want to explore with your family, see the artworks by night, or have an early morning breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard before the Vatican Museum doors open, we can make it happen for you.

    No matter which tour you choose, you will hear the stories behind the art and create memories that stay with you long after you leave. All you need to do is get in touch and let us bring your Vatican story to life.

    Small Groups
    We help you discover the Vatican without the crowds.

    15 Years of Experience
    We have guided more than 1 million people through the Vatican.

    25k 5-Star Reviews
    We are the highest rated, best-loved Vatican tour operator, and our reviews prove it.

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