Rome: Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

Avoid the crowds and long lines with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Vatican, one of Rome’s most visited attractions. Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square in a small group led by a professional, licensed guide. Begin your Vatican experience by meeting your expert guide. From there, dive into the vast collection of the Vatican Museums, home to world-renowned works of art and historical artifacts. Discover the Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms, and the intricate Gallery of Tapestries as your guide shares fascinating commentary along the way. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, including the legendary Creation of Adam. Learn about the artistic techniques, symbolism, and stories behind this Renaissance masterpiece. The tour ends at St. Peter’s Square, where you’ll stand beneath Bernini’s magnificent colonnade and take in views of St. Peter’s Basilica from the outside.