Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Premium Small Group Tour

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at a relaxed pace in a small group for a more personal and immersive visit.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, where you’ll join a group of no more than 15 guests. Skip the ticketing queues and enter the Vatican Museums directly after a routine security check. Make sure to carry a valid photo ID.

What to expect

Vatican Museums

Home to centuries of art collected by the popes, the Vatican Museums are among the most visited in the world.

Raphael Rooms

Admire vivid Renaissance frescoes in these private papal chambers, including the famous School of Athens.

Gallery of Maps

Walk through this long hallway adorned with intricate maps and golden ceilings—one of the museum’s most photogenic spots.

Sistine Chapel

End your tour at the Sistine Chapel. Gaze up at Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and The Last Judgment with time to reflect on the detail and meaning.

Know before you go

What to bring

• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking

What's not allowed

• Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

• Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can make use of the lockers on site.

• Since complete silence is to be observed within the walls of the Sistine Chapel according to the rules of the Vatican, the guides will provide you with information about the site outside the Chapel. Visitors are to maintain silence within the Chapel as well.

• Photography and the use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.

• Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue, except guide dogs.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

• While the tour is not accessible, the Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion.

Additional information

• Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30 minutes.

• The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel will remain closed on Sun.

• Purchasing this tour implies an agreement to stick with the assigned guide, without whom you cannot access the Vatican Museums. Opting out or missing the tour means losing ticket rights, without refunds.

• Note: From January 12–March 31, 2026, Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will be temporarily out of view due to restoration works. However, the Sistine Chapel remains open during this time.