Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line- Self Guide Tour

Bypass the long lines to explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and more. Discover Michelangelo’s frescoes, Renaissance masterpieces, iconic sculptures and more...
Skip the long lines and explore one of the most revered sites in Christendom with a self-guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica. Start your journey in the Pine Courtyard, a tranquil space with views of St. Peter’s Dome, then continue to the Belvedere Courtyard, where you’ll see the famous Belvedere Torso, a sculpture that inspired countless artists.

Move on to explore the Gallery of Maps, featuring beautifully painted maps of Italy’s regions from the 16th century, the ornate Candelabra Gallery, and the Pio Clementino Rooms, which display iconic ancient sculptures like Laocoön and His Sons. Walk through the Tapestry Gallery, showcasing intricately woven masterpieces, and enter the Raphael Rooms, where Raphael’s famed frescoes, including The School of Athens, bring the spirit of the Renaissance to life.

Next, experience the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s celebrated frescoes, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, surrounded by works from Renaissance artists like Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. After the Sistine Chapel, continue through the Vatican corridors, with the freedom to explore both major attractions and lesser-known spots filled with unique artworks and historical treasures.

The tour concludes with a skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Inside, you’ll find Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà, Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, and the basilica’s intricate mosaics and sculptures. The self-guided experience allows you to enjoy these masterpieces at your own pace and conclude your visit in St. Peter’s Basilica.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.