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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

Skip the line

Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Enter the Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, and see St. Peter’s Dome, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Skip the Line

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Exclusive Access

Palatine Hill

Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man & Scala Regia passageway

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Travel the River Thames by boat then dive into British history at London's famous fortress

Tower Bridge

Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London

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Private Tours

Tickets

St. Peter's Dome Climb

Vatican Museums

Sistine Chapel

St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter's Dome

Raphael Rooms

La Pietà

Polignano a Mare

Verona

The Vatican Museums are infamous for their massive crowds and exhausting lines, turning a visit into a hassle. With our expertly guided tours, you skip the wait and head straight into the world’s most renowned art collection. From Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to Raphael’s frescoes and ancient sculptures, the Vatican Museums hold centuries of artistic genius. Our passionate guides ensure you experience these iconic masterpieces in a way that reveals their rich history and meaning.

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Most first-time visitors don’t realize that "the Vatican" refers to an entire country, not just a single attraction. When people think of the Vatican, they’re usually referring to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica—the two main areas open to the public and home to the world-renowned masterpieces you’ve heard about your entire life. But with its overwhelming size and endless galleries, visiting can be a challenge without expert guidance.

Our Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums solves that problem by combining all of Rome’s greatest hits—Ancient Rome and the Vatican—into one seamless day, perfect for those short on time but not willing to miss out on the city’s major highlights. One recent review praised it as “the perfect way to see the best of Rome in a short time,” while another guest said, “I couldn't have imagined a better use of my day!”

For a more focused Vatican experience, consider our Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel. This popular option allows you to skip the line and head directly to iconic sites like the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with fewer crowds and more time to appreciate the art. Many travelers have highlighted the early entry as a game changer, with one guest sharing, “The small group made it feel so much more personal. We beat the crowds and had plenty of time to admire the details.”

If you want an even more intimate experience, the Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel is ideal. Limited to just 10 guests, this tour offers a deep dive into the Vatican’s most famous galleries and ensures you won’t feel lost in the shuffle. One happy customer wrote, “Our guide was so knowledgeable and engaging, and the smaller group size was worth every penny.”

For those looking to get an early start, the St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour is unbeatable. Begin your day with a climb to the top of St. Peter’s Dome for unparalleled views of Rome, then explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica at a relaxed pace. Guests have called this tour “a breathtaking experience” with many noting how “starting early made all the difference in avoiding the midday crowds.”

Another popular option for those who prefer fewer crowds is our Vatican at Closing Time with Sistine Chapel tour. Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the early evening when the crowds have thinned, making it an unforgettable way to experience this artistic treasure trove. “The evening tour was magical—no rush, no crowds, just pure beauty,” shared one delighted traveler.

For those seeking a more tailored experience, our Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica Private Tour and Private Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica Tour provide you with the ultimate in VIP access. These private tours are customized to your interests, offering a deep and personal exploration of the Vatican’s most important sites. A reviewer said, “It felt like having a Vatican insider all to ourselves—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Whichever tour you choose, skip the lines and leave the hassle to us, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in one of the most important cultural and religious sites in the world.

Book tours of the Vatican Museums with a small group and skip the line access

The BEST Tours of the Vatican Museums!

Rome 1 day - Meet your guide at Caffé Vaticano

Roman Forum - A short walk from the Colosseum, you’ll find yourself amid the sprawling ruins that once formed the epicenter of Roman civilization.

End your tour near the Colosseum - Your seven-hour journey concludes inside the Roman Forum, where you’re free to continue exploring at your leisure.

Vatican Museums - With skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Vatican Museums to uncover its magnificent art collection.

Gallery of Maps - An astonishing 120 meters long (400 ft), this iconic gallery reveals Italy’s intricate terrain through the cartography of the 16th century.

Sistine Chapel - Gaze up at Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring ceiling and take in magnificently portrayed biblical stories, from Creation to The Last Judgment.

Piazza Navona  - After transport from the Vatican, begin the walking tour portion of your adventure at the bustling Piazza Navona, renowned for its three magnificent fountains.

Pantheon - Stand before the mighty Pantheon, admiring its striking entrance and the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever constructed.

Trevi Fountain - Ensure your return to Rome by tossing a coin into the world's most famous fountain, a masterpiece of baroque art designed by Nicola Salvi.

Colosseum - Bypass the queue and head inside the Colosseum for a tour. Imagine the ancient gladiator battles that entertained 60,000 Roman spectators.

Friendly, English-speaking guide

Air-conditioned transportation

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Piazza Navona & Pantheon

Lunch break near Trevi Fountain

Colosseum

Max group size of 20

Meals

Guide gratuity

Hotel pickup

The Last Judgement - Deserving of its own stop within the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s powerful fresco is a fascinating depiction of the final divine judgment.

Scala Regia - After your visit to the chapel, follow your guide down Bernini’s dramatic staircase once used by popes and kings. This passage is reserved exclusively for guided tours. 

End inside St. Peter's Basilica - Enter directly into the largest church in the world, skipping the general public line. Discover Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and centuries of spiritual grandeur. Remain as long as you wish before stepping back into the heart of Rome. 

Pinecone Courtyard - Pause in the serene Pinecone Courtyard, a beloved open-air space where art and nature blend seamlessly amidst the bustle of the Vatican.

Skip the line - Avoid long queues with our skip the line tickets!

Pio-Clementino Museum - Explore halls filled with some of the world’s most important classical sculptures, including Laocoön and His Sons and Apollo Belvedere.

Laocoön and His Sons - This ancient work, sculpted by Agesander, Athenodoros, and Polydorus, depicts Laocoön and his sons entwined by sea serpents sent by gods.

Hall of Maps - An astonishing 120 meters long (400 ft), this iconic gallery reveals Italy’s intricate terrain through the cartography of the 16th century.

Gallery of Tapestries - Ponder Raphael's intricate tapestries capturing biblical tales such as The Miraculous Draught of Fishes and The Healing of the Lame Man.

Raphael's Rooms - Home to Raphael’s The Cardinal Virtues and The Parnassus frescoes, this suite of rooms reveals the height of Renaissance art and wisdom.

Skip-the-line

Pio-Clementino

Tapestries, maps & more

St. Peter's Basilica

Scala Regia passageway

See the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Scala Regia, the exclusive passageway to the basilica 

Semi-Private Tour - Discover the Highlights of the Vatican in an extra small group! 

Scala Regia - Follow your guide down the Scala Regia, Bernini’s majestic staircase once reserved for papal processions. This passageway is only accessible to official guided tour groups.

End inside St. Peter’s Basilica - Enter directly into the basilica through this privileged access point. Your tour will conclude here, where you are free to explore further or continue your day discovering the rest of Rome. 

Vatican Museums - Uncover the historical details and impressive beauty of the Vatican's extensive art collection, featured throughout distinct galleries and halls.

Gallery of Candelabra - Follow your guide’s lead through a corridor lined with intricately carved marble candelabra and statues, each a clue to Roman history.

Hall of Maps - Take a stroll down the 120-meter-long (400 ft) corridor, where meticulously detailed maps of Italy from the 16th century adorn the walls.

Gallery of Tapestries - Ponder Raphael's intricate tapestries capture biblical tales such as The Miraculous Draught of Fishes and The Healing of the Lame Man.

Raphael Rooms - Home to Raphaels’ The School of Athens and The Parnassus frescoes, this suite of rooms reveals the height of Renaissance art and wisdom.

School of Athens - Decorated for Pope Julius II and Leo X by Raphael, you will truly understand why Raphael is considered one of the best ever.

Charismatic, English-speaking guide

Hall of Maps

Raphael Rooms & more

Max group size of 10

Wheelchair accessible

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica 

See Rome from above then go deeper into the Vatican’s highlights and Michelangelo’s masterpieces

Guided Tour - Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato

Gallery of Maps - Based on the work of Ignazio Danti, this series of massive frescoes depicts stunning topographical maps of Italy’s many regions and cities

Hall of Tapestries - Magnificent, large-scale tapestries created by Raphael and his students have been hanging in this narrow hall ever since the 1830’s!

Raphael Rooms - Spectacular frescoes painted by the renowned Renaissance artist are shown across four stunning room, including his iconic School of Athens

Sistine Chapel - Marvel at this world-famous Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo’s incredibly intricate fresco which adorns the chapel’s ceiling

The Last Judgement - Michelangelo’s jaw-dropping fresco overtakes the entire altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, famously depicting the Second Coming of Christ

End inside the Vatican Museums - After saying goodbye to your friendly guide at the Sistine Chapel, continue roaming through the immaculate Vatican Museums at your leisure

St Peter's Square - Roam through Vatican City’s jaw-dropping plaza, lined by 284 columns and 140 statues of saints, all of which were designed by Bernini

Dome climb - After taking the elevator to the lower level of St. Peter’s Dome, walk up 320 stone steps for an unforgettable view of the Eternal City!

St. Peter's Basilica - Enjoy an explanation of the world's largest church, admiring the Basilica’s incredible works of art and magnificent architecture

Vatican Museums - Explore the Vatican’s historic treasures and impressive art as you swiftly enter Vatican City’s exquisite museums with your priority tickets

Pinecone Courtyard - A stunning mix of ancient and contemporary art is found in this impressive courtyard, located just beside the Vatican Museums

Candelabra Gallery - Ancient Roman sculptures and impressive works of art line the long hallway of the Candelabra Gallery, known for its striking marble columns

Pio-Clementino Museum - An extravagant, red marble tub along with some of the world’s most renowned sculptures are housed in this prestigious museum

Skip the line tickets

Elevator tickets

Group size of 20

Passionate, English-speaking guide

St. Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour

Book a unique experience that visits the Vatican in the early evening with fewer crowds

Skip the Line - Meet your guide at Caffè Vaticano

School of Athens - Spot philosophers like Plato and Aristotle and great minds like Socrates and Pythagoras in this enchanting piece by Raphael.

Sistine Chapel - As the home of Michelangelo’s famous vaulted ceiling masterpiece, ponder biblical stories in art form from Creation to The Last Judgment.

End inside the Vatican Museums - Your tour ends inside the Vatican, where you’re free to continue exploring the quieter halls and galleries at your leisure.

Pinecone Courtyard - Pause in the Pinecone Courtyard to take in timeless statues and beautifully manicured gardens looking spectacular in the early evening glow.

Raphael Rooms - Home to Raphael’s The Cardinal Virtues and The Parnassus frescoes, this suite of rooms reveals the height of Renaissance art and wisdom.

Skip-the-line Vatican Tickets

Expert English-speaking guide

Pio-Clementino Museum

Gallery of the Maps

Max 20 people

Tour guide gratuities

Meal

Hotel pick-up

Vatican at Closing Time with Sistine Chapel

See the wonders of the Vatican on a tailored private tour with expert guide and skip-the-line entry

La Pietà - Celebrated as one of the greatest statues ever made, this is the only work of art ever signed by Michelangelo.

Vatican Museums - Marvel at one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world as you visit our favorite collections.

Laocoön and His Sons -  Get up close to some of the world's most iconic statues in the world, including Laocoön and His Sons.

Laocoön and His Sons

Gallery of the Maps - On display here are maps that were painted over 400 years ago, yet still remain remarkably accurate even to this day.

Gallery of Tapestries - Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.

Gallery of Tapestries

Gallery of the Candelabra - Originally an open "loggia", this gallery was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabras on display here date as far back as the 3rd century B.C.

Gallery of the Candelabra

Raphael Rooms - Decorated for Pope Julius II by the hand of Raphael, visit the apartments adorned in Raphael’s priceless frescos, including his glorious "School of Athens”.

Sistine Chapel - Enter Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and admire the incredible ceiling frescoes. Unless you see them in person, it's impossible to appreciate how beautiful they are. 

St. Peter's Basilica - St. Peter's Basilica is the most important church in all of Christendom, the home of the papacy and one of the most remarkable buildings ever built. There’s no better place to wrap up your tour.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

Available entry times in the morning and afternoon

Pio Clementino and the best of the Vatican's galleries

Raphael Rooms and Borgia Apartments

Silent tour of the Sistine Chapel

A private, English-speaking guide with art history expertise

Hotel pick up and drop off

Food and beverages

Guide gratuities

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Step inside the Vatican Museums after they close to the public for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Gallery of the Candelabra - Marvel at towering marble columns, intricate sculptures, and golden candelabras that illuminate the gallery, a space once reserved for displaying the Vatican’s most prized antiquities.

Gallery of Tapestries - Admire handwoven masterpieces depicting biblical scenes in stunning detail. With lifelike expressions and optical illusions, these tapestries were designed to impress even the most distinguished visitors.

Gallery of Maps - Stretching an astonishing 120 meters (400 ft), this corridor is lined with vibrant, 16th-century maps illustrating Italy’s mountains, coastlines, and cities as they were known during the Renaissance.

Raphael Rooms - Enter the private chambers of Pope Julius II, where Raphael’s legendary frescoes, including The School of Athens, bring together history’s greatest philosophers and artists in a grand Renaissance composition.

Sistine Chapel - Step into the stillness of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment unfold across the ceiling and altar wall, their beauty amplified in the silence of the evening.