tour details

Ticket Details 

• Skip The line access  

• Live Guided tour 

• A printed voucher or mobile PDF voucher accepted 

• Instant Confirmation  

• Free cancellation policy 

Tour Detail

Enter the Vatican before it is so busy and walk into the Papal courtyard in the silence of the morning of Vatican in the same courtyard where the popes have entertained guests for centuries. Wander the galleries before crowds and enjoy a closer view than the average visitor of Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, last judgment, and much more.

Discover the marvels of the Vatican on Vatican Hill Tours. Be mesmerized by Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, visit the Raphael Rooms and hear the stories behind the renowned “School of Athens”. With our Reserved Entrance, you can head straight into the Vatican to explore the museums with your dedicated expert guide. Headsets allow you to hear the stories your art historian guide will tell as they bring these works to life. Tours are limited to 20 people, and the Vatican is quieter than ever. With reduced capacity and fewer crowds, feel like a VIP as you wander the quiet corridors and explore the museum in peace with your safety as a priority.

Inside, your guide will take you out to the Vatican Gardens balcony for your first glimpse of the dome of St. Peters Basilica before strolling through the ancient statues and modern sculptures of the Pinecone Courtyard. As there is no talking allowed in the Sistine Chapel your guide will prepare you here for the many fascinating details you otherwise might miss on your own.

Inclusions

• Map of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine chapel  

• Professional art historian guide  

• Bluetooth headsets  

• Priority access to the St. Peter’s Basilica 

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking 

• LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS. Please ensure your arrival at least 15 minutes before the starting time 

• For visiting The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica there is a STRICT DRES's CODE. Shoulders and knees MUST be covered. No shorts or sleeveless shirts. Comfortable shoes are recommended 

• Please be prepared to wait for 10-20 minutes due to the strict security check at the Vatican Entrances 

• The guided tour duration is 2.5 hours inside the Vatican museum and Sistine chapel.  All visitors can stay as long as they want inside the St. Peter’s Basilica till it closes, even after the tour ends. 

• Infant under the age group of 0 to 6 years can enter the Vatican for FREE without any reservation. 

• Please bring a valid document (ID where the date of birth is shown) for minors under the age group 7 to18 years to get reduced prices on the tickets. 

• Under the age of 25 to get the reduced prices on the tickets, please bring a valid International Student  Identity Card and photo ID card(Where the date of birth is shown).

• Please note that opening hours and closures of the Vatican City may vary due to special events 

• Access to the St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s square is likely to remain CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS due to the Papal Audience 

• NOT wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces inside the Vatican City 

• Please note that large bags/suitcases/backpacks are not permitted inside the Vatican City although cloakrooms are available at the museum entrance 

• SUNDAYS the Vatican museums and Sistine chapel remains closed. 

For Private Tours Price is for 1 to 6 persons and the tickets price is excluded.