Vatican City Tours and Tickets

Soak up the atmosphere of Rome after dark on a 2-hour evening bike tour. Cycle around the sights, stopping to admire the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Vatican City, then re-fuel with a slice of delicious Italian pizza and a refreshing beer as you look out over the illuminated Colosseum.

This full-day shore excursion to Rome hits the city's celebrated historical landmarks like the Roman Colosseum, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums are included, and additional upgrades to include a licensed guide inside these sites are available at booking. This is a great way to see the highlights of Rome with limited time.

Enjoy the freedom of an independent tour without having to arrange the logistics yourself - and see a number of Italy's most in-demand cities and tourist destinations - on this flexible, nine-day tour. Stay overnight in Rome, Naples, Florence, and Venice, and enjoy hotel breakfasts each day. Select the option of private car transfers, or join group excursions to Pompeii, the Vatican, the Amalfi Coast, and much more. From ancient landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites to glittering coastlines and bustling cities, get acquainted with the best that Italy has to offer.

Make the most of your time in Rome with this half-day, skip-the-line tour of two of the Eternal City's most iconic attractions plus a guided visit to the Vatican. Step into a world of emperors and gladiators at the mighty Colosseum, and explore the sprawling ruins of the Roman Forum. After a break for lunch and leisure time, take a guided tour of Vatican City's cultural treasures including St Peter's Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel.

Experience the magic of the Vatican without the crowds on this special 2-hour after-hours tour. Make the most of priority access to the legendary Vatican Museums and spend time exploring its Renaissance treasures after the crowds have left. Admire magnificent paintings, candelabra and tapestries; marvel at the Raphael Rooms and stand in silence beneath Michelangelo's masterful ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums each day to see St. Peter's Basilica, masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside the UNESCO-listed complex almost an hour before it opens to the general public on this 3-hour, early-access tour that's limited to just 12 participants. Enter through a reserved doorway to skip the lines, and stay a step ahead of the large crowds on this carefully planned route that ensures you make the most of your time.

Four beautiful days discovering Rome and the Vatican with an full day tour to Capri Island with this independent tour. A private car will pick you up from the airport to your hotel in Rome and every day a group guided tour will help you to discover Rome and also the amazing Capri island.

See the wonders of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel - and browse the highlight galleries of the Vatican Museums - before the crowds arrive on this half-day tour. Choose from regular or small-group options, meet out front, and head inside an hour before doors open to the general public. Admire Michelangelo's colossal achievement and the museums' many masterpieces, and then continue directly to St. Peter's Basilica, without waiting in any long lines.

See the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public with this comprehensive tour of the Vatican Museums. Learn about the stories behind works of  art by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and more from an English-speaking guide. This half-day tour includes the Gallery of Maps, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Papal Tombs. This intimate tour is limited to 12 people.

Home to UNESCO-listed treasures dating back to the Renaissance era, Vatican City ranks among Rome's must-see sites of interest - but the entry queues can be long. During this tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and see the best of the Vatican in one comprehensive visit. Explore the Egyptian museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, and hear the hidden secrets behind the Vatican's beautiful artworks, frescoes, and tapestries.

Unlock the mysteries of the Vatican on this popular 3-hour tour. Follow your guide on a carefully selected route through the Vatican Museum's hundreds of sprawling rooms to see the most important pieces of this world-class art collection. Gaze up at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and then head underground to the rarely seen 'Vatacombs' - the final resting place of many popes and home to ancient relics. Enjoy priority access to bypass the crowds, including skip-the-line privileges to enter St Peter's Basilica.

Skip the long longs at the Vatican, and see the Sistine Chapel before the crowds with early morning priority access to the Vatican Museums 1.5 hours before they open to the general public. After your time in the Sistine Chapel, spend the day exploring the Vatican Museums at your own pace, with access until closing time.

Get to the Vatican early in the morning and enjoy skip-the-line access to get inside its sacred walls. Book a tour with a private guide and beat the crowds, saving yourself the hours of waiting in line. Guarantee your entry to this magnificent collection of art and architecture, and discover the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and more with your professional art historian guide.

Experience Rome like a local on the back of a classic Vespa scooter. Take in all the highlights of the Eternal City on this private 2.5-hour tour; see sights such as the Colosseum, Vatican City, Piazza Venezia and Palatine Hill; and stop to enjoy a traditional gelato at one of Rome's top gelaterias.

The Vatican is a very popular tourist attraction and draws huge numbers of visitors daily. Avoid the crowds on this private guided tour that allows you access to the Vatican Museums before general opening hours. The tour is especially tailored toward younger visitors, to ensure they enjoy exploring the Egyptian Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

If you're an independent traveler or short on time, discover the ancient sites of Rome at your own pace when you purchase your museum package in advance. Save potentially hours of precious vacation time and skip the long ticket lines at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Capitoline Museums. Avoid the structure and impersonal atmosphere of large group tours and explore each location at your own speed.

Enjoy a tranquil way to explore the always-popular Vatican Museums on this early-morning, private tour. Meet your guide right after the museums have opened, before they're flooded with visitors, and head straight inside with skip-the-line entry. You'll see the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. You'll also have the rare opportunity to explore the Cabinet of Masks: an area of the Vatican Museums that is open to only a few visitors each day.

Begin your exploration of the Vatican Museums an hour before the general public with this 3-hour tour. With your small group and tour guide, head straight for the Sistine Chapel to marvel at its art and architecture as one of its first daily visitors. Continue to St Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, guaranteed skip-the-line entry and use of individual headsets are included.

Get an early start to your sightseeing at the Vatican Museums with admission before opening hours. Follow an expert guide through the complex before the general public and avoid the crowds during your 3-hour tour. Marvel at Michelangelo's world-renowned works at the Sistine Chapel and enjoy privileged, skip-the-line access to the awe-inspiring St Peter's Basilica.

The Vatican gets quite busy during the summer months so book a special evening tour to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without the crowds. Only available on Friday evenings from April to October, a limited number of night tours are available ensuring a more peaceful and less-crowded experience for visitors. With this tour, you'll visit the main museum highlights including a tour of the Sistine Chapel and learn about the remarkable history and architecture of the Vatican.