Vatican Tours and Tickets

Get a head-start on your sightseeing and avoid the crowds with early access to the Vatican Museums before the doors open to the public. Start with VIP entry to the Sistine Chapel to experience this gorgeous space in peace. Continue on to see the rest of the Vatican Museums ahead of the general public. Choose a tour with an art history expert guide or a self-guided audioguide tour.

Set out from Civitavecchia cruise port on a full-day visit to greater Rome's most iconic attractions. Begin with a stop at the Vatican Museums, skipping the lines for direct access to their many art galleries, sculpture halls, and historical and archaeological exhibits. You'll also have a chance to see the Sistine Chapel, home to the Michelangelo masterpiece, The Last Judgement. After lunch head to central Rome to view such landmarks as Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, then splurge on tours of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.Please note: the driver is not a tour guide

 A visit to the Vatican doesn't have to mean contending with crowds. This tour grants you early entry to the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and special access to a room not normally open to tours. Get ahead of other tours with your small group. This approximately 4-hour tour will give you time to appreciate the art and history that has enchanted people for generations.

Visit the superb Sistine Chapel before the crowds arrive with early admission to the Vatican Museums and a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel. You'll learn about this history and context of the brilliant artwork that covers the interior of the Sistine Chapel, then follow an interior passage to St. Peter's Basilica, finishing the tour just as the general public arrives. This hour-long Sistine Chapel tour includes early admission tickets, with a personal headset so you don't miss a word.

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.

Explore the Vatican with a guide for a full day tour of the world's most important Catholic landmarks and sights. Start the day by attending the Papal Audience. After lunch at the Vatican cafe, visit world famous sights like the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and St. Peter's Square where you admire Michelangelo's Cupola. Skip long lines with your tour passes and leave the logistics to your guides. This tour is ideal for visitors looking for a hassle-free, comprehensive Vatican experience.

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.

With just one day in port in Civitavecchia, this private tour ensures you maximize your time and take in all the highlights of Rome. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with port pickup and comfortable transport to Rome by private vehicle. On arrival, customize your tour to suit your preferences and stop as many times as you like. See the Colosseum, walk around Vatican City, pose for photos on the Spanish Steps, or throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain.

A truly inspirational exclusive experience which hits the highest heights in Rome and the Vatican City! Time spent with your local driver-guide is approximately 2 hours. After your fully private limousine ride around Rome, interesting walks and bird's-eye views, use your priority skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and then the magnificent Vatican Museums for the self-guided portion (we send these to you by e-mail). Recommended time inside ancient Rome's archaeological area c. 1.5 hours. Recommended time inside the Vatican Museums c. 2.5 hours.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in Rome with a private driver who can whisk you to all the major sites while explaining the history and culture of the Eternal City. Enjoy skip-the-line access the Vatican (depending on availability) and the Roman Colosseum. Visit landmarks like the the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and the Roman Forum. Learn about ancient Roman life as well as contemporary livings your guide navigates around the city, giving you a glimpse into everyday life. This is an excellent tour for those who only have a day or two in Rome and want to make the most of their sightseeing time.

If you have limited time in Rome or if you just wish to maximize your time in our city, this is the perfect tour. Our Colosseum, Vatican and Trevi Fountain Private Walking Tour last 5 hours and 30 minutes. Starting from the Colosseum with our skip the line tickets, your tour ends at the Vatican passing by Trevi Fountain. Three of the main highlights in just 5.5 hours with an excellent private guide.

Check off the must-sees of Rome and Vatican City with this all-in-one pass that can be used over two day. Allowing you to visit the sights at your own pace, the prebooked sightseeing voucher includes skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the papal tombs. Just make one booking, and then use your pass to visit the landmarks at your leisure. An audio guide is also included.

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.

Explore the Vatican Museums during this guided 3-hour tour that includes skip-the-line-admission. Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel are included.

Make the most of your time in the Eternal City with a comprehensive 'Rome in a Day' private 6-hour tour of the city's top sights. Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Vatican Museums and more. See all of Rome's main attractions with your own personal guide in one unforgettable day.

Your driver will meet you at your ship in Civitavecchia. From there, you and your companions can sit back and enjoy the ride into the Eternal City. You'll see lots of the sights of Rome on your way to your tour with an art historian guide at the Vatican. There is also a stop at the Colosseum before your return journey to the port, roughly nine hours after leaving.

Skip the long lines at the Colosseum and the Vatican and see the highlights of Rome in one day on this tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and travel through the city with your guide. Visit the archaeological site at the Roman Forum, admire the Sistine Chapel, and make a wish at the Trevi Fountain. Enjoy a 2-course lunch.

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.