Best Vatican tours

Get early morning access into the Vatican Museums to admire countless works, and beautiful courtyards! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy these wonderful masterpieces. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! With your expert local guide, make your way through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and of course the exceptional Sistine Chapel. Finish with the incredible Saint Peter's Basilica.

Embark on a small group tour that includes all the must-see works in the Vatican Museums. See Raphael's Rooms, the Pine Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

See priceless works of art from the Papal collections in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Marvel at masterpieces from antiquity to Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes.

See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Head inside the world’s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo.
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!

Before you start, our multilingual staff will welcome you to our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.

Looking for an enjoyable evening stroll? Look no further than our night tour of Rome's most significant sites. Starting from the iconic Spanish Steps, we'll take you on a journey through history, stopping at the Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Augustus, the Ara Pacis, an altar dating back to 13 BC, and crossing over the Angels bridge to view the magnificent Castel Sant'Angelo.

The tour concludes at the breath-taking Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, one of the world's smallest countries. This Vatican night tour is available every evening for your convenience. Please note: We don't visit the Vatican museums!

We only require a booking fee for this tour, and there are no additional charges. Our knowledgeable and experienced tour guides work solely on a tips-only basis, so please feel free to tip them appropriately if you enjoyed the tour.

Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring Rome's most stunning landmarks and experiencing the city's magical atmosphere at night.

Spend more time inside with no-wait access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica through an official Vatican partner entrance. On this comprehensive guided tour, you'll experience the best of the Vatican in just three hours, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. Navigate the vast complex of artwork and history with an expert, who will bring this ancient collection to life. Choose from several departure times and languages.

Join a guided tour of the Vatican with fast-track access. Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece.

This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travelers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!)

Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)

Join a guide with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Then, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Skip the ticket lines for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and enjoy a guided tour. Admire the Pinecone Courtyard. and the Gallery of Tapestries, and book an optional St Peter's Basilica visit.

Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Enter through an exclusive privileged entry for Vatican Museums partners.

Easy and FAST Skip the Line tickets or tours for timed-entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Meet us at a designated meeting point near the Vatican Museums entrance to redeem your tickets and get useful advice. Then either explore on your own, and stay as long as you like until closing time. Looking for an expert guided experience? Choose a guided tour upgrade and benefit from Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica as well.

See the highlights of the world-famous Vatican Museums in one morning on this intimate, small-group Vatican walking tour! Starting early in the morning to beat the heat and crowds, you'll skip the line and head straight inside with your priority access ticket. Led by an expert Vatican guide, your comprehensive tour visits the sacred Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and more!

Due to a new Vatican partnership, this tour provides VIP access through a reserved door, allowing you to skip all the lines – even the priority lines. Numbers are also limited to just 10 people on this unique Vatican tour, ensuring you'll see the very best of the Vatican Museums in a small-group atmosphere.

Skip the lines and see the incredible Sistine Chapel, the highlights of the Vatican’s extraordinary collections & galleries, and get direct access to St.Peter's Basilica with an expert guide.

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked departure time) and your guide will escort you inside the Museums & provide you with your ticket.

No unnecessary waiting around! Time is important, especially when you are on vacation, so we always use fast track tickets to ensure you get inside as soon as possible.

The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, the Vatican Museums make up an impressive assemblage.

The Sistine Chapel is an impressive sanctuary boasts works by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo.

Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line entry to see the awe-inspiring art and design of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Uncover the important religious history of these buildings with your guide.

This ticket is perfect for an independent sightseer who wants to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without a tour guide but would still like to avoid the long lines that form outside this famous site. When you arrive, you’ll be escorted through a special no-wait Vatican Partner entrance before being set free to spend as much of the day as you want exploring the famous collections.

Experience a truly semi-private tour of max 6 people and embark on an incredible journey through the highlights of the Vatican. Accompanied by your local expert guide, enter with skip-the-line tickets and explore of one of the world's most famous museums. Along the way you'll enjoy unique sculptures, beautiful courtyards, and much more while learning all about the history of the Church, the Popes and the impressive works that adorn the museums. Be amazed while admiring the incredible beauty of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Stroll through the Gallery of Maps and view the incredible tapestries, wonder at frescoes of the Raphael Rooms, and visit the breathtaking St Peter's Basilica - the final resting place of Saint Peter, and one of the holiest temples of the Roman Catholic Church. This tour provides you with a perfect overview of the Vatican in an intimate small group tour of max 6 people. A fully private tour option is available for an even more personalized experience.

See the unparalleled collections assembled by the popes throughout the ages with skip-the-ticket-line access into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

First, enjoy the luxury of skip-the-line tickets and bypass the stressful queues. Enter the Vatican and visit Vatican Museum, a true spectacle for everyone who visits. Your itinerary through the museum is specialized to focus on the most important parts of the site.

Next, you will visit the Sistine Chapel. Once inside you will get to marvel at this glorious place, not to mention, see in the flesh, Michelangelo's masterpiece depicting the last judgement, on the ceiling. This is a true sight to behold.

Discover the Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world or in case the Basilica is not accessibile you can enjoy the Rooms of Rafael as one of the most important Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance

Start your tour and meet your guide at "Al San Michele" bar, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable adventure to Vatican City.

Our first stop will be the breathtaking Cupola, located in St. Peter's Basilica. Take in the stunning views of the Vatican City as we climb the Cupola, which offers one of the most incredible views of the city. Our expert guide will point out key landmarks and provide fascinating insights into the history and significance of this iconic site.

After our climb, we will explore the incredible St. Peter's Basilica. As one of the most important and awe-inspiring religious sites in the world. Our guide will take you on a journey through the history of the Basilica, highlighting key features such as the Bernini Altar, the bronze statue of St. Peter, and the stunning Sistine Chapel.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the wonders of Vatican City on our guided tour!