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Vatican Museum Tours - How to pick the best one?
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By Elyssa Bernard
December 21, 2023
Wondering which of the many Vatican Museum Tours is right for you?
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There are so many options, so h ow do you decide which one to take?
Vatican Museum Tours - Why it's so hard to choose
One of the questions I get most often is "How do I decide which Vatican tour to take?"
I know there are a lot of choices.
There are early morning tours, small group tours, tours that include Saint Peter's Basilica, the Necropolis of Via Triumphalis or the Vatican Gardens . . .
And even then, there are a lot of different companies that offer the same or similar tours.
So how do you choose?
I'm going to break down the different TYPES of tours, and then give you links to book the best ones of each type.
On this page about Vatican Museums tours, you'll find:
- Is it worth taking a Vatican tour?
Tours through the official Vatican website
- Standard Group Tours of Vatican Museums
- Vatican Museum Tours before Opening Hours
- Super-speedy Tours of Vatican Museums - head straight for the Sistine Chapel and bypass the rest
- Small/ Semi-private Group Tours of Vatican Museums
- Vatican Museums on Friday or Saturday Night
- Private Tours of Vatican Museums
- Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museum Tours Combo
- VIP Vatican Museum Tours with out-of-hours viewing of Sistine Chapel
- Tours that include the Vatican + Colosseum
- Do it yourself - build the Vatican tour you want!
Vatican Museum Tours - Is it Worth Taking a Tour?
I love to visit the Vatican Museums on my own because I can take as long as I want, and linger over a painting or a room if I feel like it.
But that is partly because I am lucky enough to live here and be able to visit often.
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I've also taken part in pretty much every Vatican tour out there, and love that experience also.
Now the question is, is it worth taking a tour to visit Vatican Museums?
In my opinion, absolutely yes.
Here's why:
- Easy - Your tickets will be bought and ready, nothing for you to do but show up.
- Focused - With the vast amount of art to see in the Vatican Museums, having a guided tour can help you to focus on just some of the most important sections and pieces.
- Just the right amount of sight-seeing - On a guided tour, you will keep your visiting time to a limit, and won't overdo or exhaust yourself trying to "see it all."
- Help with your questions - When you have a guide, there is someone to answer your questions as they pop up. This happens to me all the time and I find myself asking museum guards (who may or may not know the answer), or trying to look things up on my phone. It's considerably nicer to have a knowledgable guide who can tell you (correctly, and in person) just what you want to know.
- Don't miss a thing! - On a guided tour, you will no doubt see things you would have overlooked on your own. This also happens to me a lot in Rome, and every time I take a guided tour with an expert, I learn something new. The first time I went to the Vatican Museums on my own (years ago), without a guide, I breezed past the Laocoön sculpture because I didn't even know what it was, let alone to look for it!
And if you take a more special kind of guided Vatican Museums Tour , like a private, small-group, out-of-hours tour, then it can make an even bigger difference.
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Vatican Museums Audio-Guide
You may also decide to skip the Vatican Museum tours, and visit on your own with an audio-guide.
This can be a good compromise, because you will get more information than you can from the little printed info-cards next to some of the pieces in the museums.
I still would recommend a human guide because they are better able to bring the whole thing to life for you, and are there to answer questions.
If you do decide to use the Vatican Museums Audio-Guide, you can book this when you pre-book your Vatican Museums tickets through the Vatican website, or, you can opt to get the audio-guide once you enter the museum.
Vatican Museum Tours - Which One is Right for You?
One of the most frequent questions I get is, which Vatican Museum tours do you recommend?
And of course, there is not one right answer: this depends on what you are looking for, how much time you have and want to commit to, and your budget.
All Vatican Museum tours include skip-the-line tickets, a visit to the Sistine Chapel , and a licensed tour guide (someone who is knowledgable and who is legally allowed to take you on this tour.)
Most tours are offered in English or Italian.
You can usually book a guide in other common languages too, such as Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, etc.
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There are also a few options for pre-booking special tickets, without a tour.
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What happens when you book a tour of the Vatican Museums using the official Vatican Museums website ?
First, you will pay less, as there is no tour agency or middle-man.
Second, you will be assigned a tour guide who is directly employed by the Vatican Museums.
What is the difference between booking a tour of the vatican through the vatican website and a tour agency?
All guides who give tours of the Vatican Museums must be licensed guides and they must have permission from the Vatican Museums to give tours there.
The difference between a Vatican Museums employee/guide and an outside guide may simply be in the quality of the guide.
I must say that I have taken tours with Vatican Museum employees/guides, and some of them have been fantastic.
But you just never know.
No matter what tour you book, unless you hire a private guide that you either know or who has been recommended to you, you have no way of knowing what that guide will be like.
Reasons to choose booking with the Vatican Museums or with a tour company
Sometimes, tickets and tours may not be available on the Vatican Museums website but you might find more availability for tickets and tours on a certified reseller such as Tiqets, Get your Guide, or Viator.
Or, perhaps you have heard about a specific tours company or tour, such as Walks of Italy, who offer two of the most popular tours of the Vatican Museums, Pristine Sistine, and the Vatican Key Master Tour in which you get to open the museums.
Read on to discover more tour options, and the differences between the different types of tours you'll find, both on the Vatican website and on outside tour company sites.
NEW FOR 2024!
The archeological area of the Vatican Necropolis of Via Triumphalis is now open for visitors.
This is an ancient Roman burial site that is within the Vatican walls and before now was very difficult to get access to.
You can only enter as part of an official Vatican tour group, and tickets need to be purchased through the official website .
This is an entirely separate visit, so you will not have access to either St Peter's Basilica or the Vatican Museums.
Click here to watch my YouTube video about it and see what it's like!
Vatican Museum Tours - Skip the Line Group Tours
One of the most popular of the Vatican Museum tours is the group tour .
You skip the line of course, and have a knowledgable guide so you don't have to think about what to see or where to go.
All of these tours include the Sistine Chapel , usually ending there.
St Peter's Basilica Shortcut
You can only take the shortcut from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter's Basilica if you are on a tour that INCLUDES the basilica.
The shortcut is open from 9:30 am - 5 or 5:30PM, and it's ONLY accessible to tour companies or private guides that you book OUTSIDE the Vatican Museums website.
The Vatican Museums does not have any ticket or tour that includes the shortcut.
This means that you won't have access to the shortcut during the KeyMaster tour , the Extra Time tour , or any other tour that does not specifically include the basilica.
If you book any tour of the Vatican Museums, you can check the details to see if it finishes in the Sistine Chapel or the basilica.
Click here to view a map of Vatican City (it will open in a new page.)
When you take a group tour, you will have what's called "whisper" headphones, so the guides can speak in a normal tone and you can easily hear them.
As of January 1, 2024, all group tours will be limited to 20 people.
The best part about this kind of group tour is the price.
This is the least expensive option of the Vatican Museum tours.
Visit the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public on this special access tour.
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There are many options even for taking a group tour.
Click the below to book a group tour of the Vatican Museums that includes:
- Only the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (and not St. Peter's Basilica - just access, but no tour)
- The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (this is an excellent tour because you skip ALL the lines, even the priority lines, AND you get a tour of the Basilica)
- Handicapped access (most tours do NOT accommodate wheelchairs , so you need to pick one that specifically DOES. This tour covers the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel but not St. Peter's Basilica.)
- The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and The Pinacoteca (The Pinacoteca is the Vatican Museums Paintings gallery - most tours skip this but it is amazing, full of masterpieces, and worth the time if you have it! The Basilica is not included on this tour, but you can visit on your own without queuing.)
- The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica with Hotel pick-up/drop-off
A word about "skip the line"
Of course one of the benefits of taking a tour is the possibility to skip the line.
You can skip the line even without a tour, simply by pre-booking your tickets.
HOWEVER, you should know that nobody can skip the line for security, and when Rome is really crowded, as it is nearly all the time lately, you may find a bit of a wait to get through security.
So prepare yourself for that, and also plan to arrive a bit earlier than your entry time to give yourself plenty of leeway in case of long security lines.
Vatican Museum Tours - Early Access
The Vatican Museums open at 8AM Monday - Saturday.
(There can be different closing times depending on the time of year.)
However, it is possible to gain early access to the Vatican Museums.
There are two things you need to know about this kind of tour:
- There are a LOT of companies doing this , so you will not have an exclusive visit (although of course there will be a lot FEWER people than during the morning rush.)
- In order to get the advantage of seeing the Sistine Chapel before the crowds arrive, you will need to rush through the rest of the Vatican Museums on your way there, missing most of the major works of art along the way. Either the tour will go back through so you can see the rest of the museums at a slower pace, or, if the tour itself does not offer this, you can do it on your own. In either of these cases, you will wind up in the Sistine Chapel a second time before you finally exit.)
That said, it will still feel like a special experience to get in there before the crowds fill in.
Also, many people do want to "just" see the Sistine Chapel, so this helps to keep the visit short if you want to.
For a more exclusive experience, jump down to this section .
As of January 2024, it will only be possible to gain early access to the museums by booking a tour.
Previously you could book early access entrance tickets, but these have been removed with the extension of the opening hours from 9AM to 8AM.
Open the Vatican Museums and turn on the lights of the Sistine Chapel!
One of the most special tours I ever took was with the Key Master of the Vatican Museums .
We literally went through the museums and opened them up and turned on all the lights.
You can book this through Take Walks and I assure you it will be one of the most amazing things you've ever experienced!
Before Hours Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Basilica Tour
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With this 3-hour tour, you will go with group of around 15 people into the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public.
Click here to book this Early Access Group Tour of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
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Speedy Express Tours of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Maybe I should have put this one at the top of the page.
One of the most common questions I hear about the Vatican Museums is:
Can I just go see the Sistine Chapel ?
I've answered this before (the answer is no) and even with a tour that guarantees this, you really cannot.
There is an "express route" to the Sistine Chapel from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, which skips the Pinacoteca, the Pio-Clementine Museums, the Egyptian and Etruscan wings.
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But you still have a lot of museum to get through before you make it to the Sistine Chapel, so even without visiting any of the above, and bee-lining to the chapel, it will still take you at least 30 minutes just to walk there quickly, without stopping to look at anything.
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That said, there are tours that help you do this.
In the section just before this one, about Early Access Vatican Museum Tours , you have options for going in before opening hours.
In theory, these could also be considered as fast tours, since you do go directly to the Sistine Chapel.
But with the above, you are also given the chance to go back and take more time in the museums.
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Normally I would urge you to visit the rest of the museums, as they are chock full of some of the world's most amazing and beautiful art.
But maybe you have really limited time, or who have been to the museums before and want to re-visit just the Sistine Chapel.
So, you can book an Express tour:
Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with option to add on St. Peter's Basilica .
Your guide will provide explanations of the Sistine Chapel, but as you are sort of speeding through the rest of the Vatican Museums, you won't get detailed explanations of what you're walking past.
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Vatican Museums - Small Group Tours
In the section above, there is a link to a small group, exclusive tour.
That tour goes inside the Vatican Museums early, before they open to the general public.
It's an amazing experience and I highly recommend it! (More about this below.)
If you're looking for an excellent truly small group Vatican Museums tour, click here.
Their small-group tours are max 20 people, but when you go to choose your date, you can see they also offer even smaller groups or private tours (which costs a bit more but may be worth it.)
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Vatican Museums - Private Tours
Taking a private tour is exactly what it sounds like: this is a fantastic option if you want a completely private, personal tour, with the guide focused just on you.
Of course, if you are a family or group of 4-6 people, it becomes more affordable.
Click here to book a private tour (minimum 2 people), of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Vatican Museums + Vatican Gardens Combo Tour
The Vatican is home to some amazing gardens , which are beautifully kept and landscaped.
But they are in two places: one is just behind St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
The other is in the summer residence of the Pope, Castel Gandolfo .
You can easily book the Vatican Gardens tour through the Vatican Museums website .
It includes entry to the Vatican Museums but no tour or guide.
If you want, you can book this through an outside agency so you get a more complete tour experience.
See below for options.
Tour of Vatican Museums and Vatican Gardens in Vatican City
With this small-group tour, you will first visit the Vatican Gardens.
After visiting the gardens, your group will head inside to tour the Vatican Museums, finishing inside the Sistine Chapel.
Click here to book a Vatican Gardens + Vatican Museums combo small-group tour.
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Visit to Vatican Museums and Gardens in Castel Gandolfo
If you have a full day to dedicate to this, and want to experience something really special, a whole world of tranquility, quiet and beauty, away from the hustle and bustle of Rome, this is a wonderful tour.
It allows you to skip the line and visit the Vatican Museums, then walk through the Vatican Gardens and get on a train that will take you just half-hour outside Rome to the summer residence of the Pope: the stunning Barberini Gardens at Castel Gandolfo , only recently opened to the public. .
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VIP Vatican Museum Tours with out-of-hours Viewing
There are a good selection of Vatican Museum tours that offer early morning entry to the museums (see above.)
This means that although your group is going in before the normal opening time, you will also be going in with all the other tour groups doing the same thing.
Which means it is not quite as exclusive as it sounds, even if it's definitely less crowded than going at opening time (which is why it's actually a pretty affordable tour, usually costing less than 100€ per person.)
If you're really looking for an exclusive visit to the Vatican Museums out of hours, here are a couple of options:
VIP: Sistine Chapel Private Viewing and Small-Group Tour of the Vatican's Secret Rooms
Visiting the Vatican Museums after hours and seeing the secret rooms was one of the best tours I ever took.
You can read more about it on my dedicated page .
VIP Vatican Museum Tours - After Hours Private Viewing of Sistine Chapel
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For a really special experience, book a VIP tour , that features after-hours viewing.
You really do have a much more exclusive experience than the groups going before the Museums open.
Most Vatican Museum tours do not offer this option, so you will have the Sistine Chapel almost entirely to yourselves.
Click here to book your VIP tour of the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel Private Viewing.
And for an even more exclusive, private, truly after-hours tour, you can book this one.
Tour the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum on the same day
While I normally don't recommend this, sometimes a day is all you have, and you really want to fit in these two Rome must-sees.
You can try to do this on your own, but if you want to make the most of this day, especially if you are doing this as a shore excursion, I really recommend doing it as a guided tour.
Click here to book visit my page about this, for more details .
Click here to book a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum in one day .
You can also book a night tour of the Colosseum at certain times of the year, so you could see the Vatican Museums during the day and then do this night tour.
Do it yourself - build the tour YOU want!
If you are still not sure which tour to book, you can visit this tour booking page where you can choose the length of the tour, the time of day, and the maximum group size you want (the smaller the group, the more it costs per person.)
Click the "filters" button and go through and check the boxes you want, and you'll see all the tour options available according to your criteria.
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The Best Vatican Tours To Take in 2024 and Why + Maps
Sean Finelli Last Updated: February 21, 2024
You already know that a trip to Rome is not complete without a visit to the famous country within the city: Vatican City. But there are so many different tour options, so how do you choose? It all depends on your travel interests and schedule. In this guide, you’ll discover our best Vatican tours and which one’s right for you.
Pro Tip: It’s easier to organize your trip when you have all your resources in one place. Create a browser folder and bookmark this post in your browser along with our article on the best Colosseum tours . We also have a dedicated guide to all things Vatican City where you’ll find everything you need.
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All Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica Tours
All of our Vatican tours include skip-the-line tickets, local English-speaking guides, a tour of the Vatican Museums, and a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The right Vatican tour for you will depend on your interests, whether you want to see the Sistine Chapel without the crowds, and how much time you have to soak up all this beauty.
To help you find your perfect Vatican experience, here is a link bank of all our tours, followed by more in-depth descriptions and maps below.
Not ready to book a tour? Find out if a Vatican tour is worth it .
Express Vatican Tours (2 hours)
- Vatican Night Tour with Sistine Chapel
- Ultimate St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb
Classic Vatican Tours (2.5 – 3.5 hours)
- Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
- Skip the Line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (start times throughout the day)
- Exclusive After Hours Sistine Chapel Tour with Aperitivo
Full Experience Vatican Tours and Combos (4 or more hours)
- St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour
- Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens & Castel Gandolfo Day Trip
- Rome in a Day Tour Including Colosseum and Vatican Museums
- Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Highlights Combo Tour
Vatican Tickets
Skip-the-line tickets for a self-guided Vatican visit:
- Purchase skip-the-line Vatican tickets
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1. Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
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Everyone knows the Vatican Museums are filled with crowds most of the day. That’s why this Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour is ideal if you want to avoid the crowds and heat. Why? It enters before the general public so you can enjoy a less-crowded time throughout your tour.
With fewer crowds and cooler temperatures inside the vast Vatican Museums, you can easily follow your guide through the Vatican’s galleries and museums. Explore the Pio-Clementino, the Gallery of Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms as your guide brings each location to life.
Of course, you’ll visit the Sistine Chapel where you’ll stand in awe under the centuries-old ceiling that has captivated travelers from around the world. Starting your day early in the Vatican is the best way to maximize your vacation.
2. Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Highlights Combo Tour
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Want to see both the Vatican and the Colosseum? This combo tour gets you more bang for your buck by combining them! You’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry at both the Colosseum and the Vatican. First, dive into ancient Roman history at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill where you’ll walk in the steps of Gladiators and Emperors.
After lunch, rejoin the tour at the Vatican to hear stories of papal intrigue and see some of the world’s most celebrated artworks by masters like Raphael and Michelangelo, and, of course, the Sistine Chapel.
Not ready to book a tour? Find out if Rome tours are worth it .
3. Private Skip the Line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
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If you don’t have time for an early morning tour or would prefer to visit in the afternoon, then our Private Skip the Line Vatican Tour is the one for you. With multiple start times throughout the day and skip-the-line tickets, you’ll find a time that’s just right for you and get straight to exploring.
4. Rome in a Day including Colosseum and Vatican Museums
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Our Rome in a Day Tour is one of our most popular tours to date. You start your day with a comprehensive tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica with an English-speaking guide. Then you head to the city for a walking tour of the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain. End your day tour of Rome with a full Colosseum tour that includes the Roman Forum.
This is a great way to get the main highlights of Rome before you head out to discover it even better on your own. We provide transportation from the Vatican to the center of Rome, but this tour spends a lot of time on your feet. You’ll be ready for a delicious dinner when you’re done exploring one of the best tours of the Vatican and Rome!
Not ready to book a tour? Check out our best Rome tours to take and why .
5. Ultimate St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb
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Looking for the best views in Rome? We know where to go. Our Ultimate St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb takes you to the top of the famous dome right as it opens and before there are any lines. Most of all, it’s before the heat of the day!
After you’ve climbed to the incredible lookout and soaked up those views, your guide will escort you into St. Peter’s Basilica for a guided tour that includes the Papal Crypts. For a quick tour of St. Peter’s and the dome, this is one of the best Vatican tours you can take.
Not ready to book a tour? Check out our Vatican Guide for more info.
6. Exclusive After Hours Sistine Chapel with Aperitivo
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Looking for that truly exclusive opportunity to enjoy the Vatican and Sistine Chapel? This might just be what you need. With a late afternoon entry to the Vatican, you’ll be led with your small group through the highlights. Then you’ll step into the Sistine Chapel along with no more than 100 other people (usually at least 2,000 during the day)!
Your guide’s stories about this magnificent ceiling will come to life as you experience quiet time in the Sistine Chapel that few ever will. Afterwards, enjoy a drink on us during your aperitivo in the Pinecone Courtyard.
Not ready to book a tour? Find out how to visit the Sistine Chapel .
7. St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour
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Want to get more bang for your buck? Book our St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour . No matter how many times you’ve been to Rome, this is a great way to start your trip.
Enjoy views from the most scenic viewpoint at St. Peter’s Basilica before the crowds and the heat. Then follow your guide to your skip-the-line entrance at the Vatican where you’ll see the top highlights before stepping into the Sistine Chapel.
8. Vatican Night Tour with Sistine Chapel
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On this guided Vatican visit, enter the Vatican Museums after hours and experience the museums with very few other people. You’ll feel like a VIP on this after-hours night tour of the Vatican. It’s the best way to really enjoy the quiet solitude in the 9 miles of museums here.
Not to mention, you’ll get to stand under the Sistine Chapel with just a handful of people around you. It’s almost as exclusive as you can get without booking a private tour. This Vatican Night Tour only runs on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, making it a very exclusive experience.
9. Skip the Line Vatican Tickets
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Want to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace but with the benefit of skip-the-line tickets? Then reserve your own tickets with our privileged access that lets you bypass the crowds.
You’ll meet our helpful attendant near the Vatican Museums entrance, where they’ll escort you past the general line and into the reserved group entry. There you’ll go through security and be free to explore the Vatican and Sistine Chapel as long as you like.
10. Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens & Castel Gandolfo Day Trip
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Are you visiting Rome on a Saturday during the spring or summer months? Why not make a whole day of it with our Vatican Museums, Gardens, and Castel Gandolfo Day Trip ?
With this experience, you will take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens, and a day trip by train to the Pope’s summer residence. A return train ticket and delicious lunch fit for a pope are included!
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The Best Grand Canyon Tours from Vegas
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A trip to Las Vegas wouldn't be complete without experiencing the awe-inspiring natural wonders just outside of it — particularly the Grand Canyon.
We've rounded up the best Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas, whether you seek a relaxing bus tour, a thrilling helicopter ride, or a little bit of both. Note that most of these tours require a full day of your vacation itinerary.
- Best Overall: Canyon Tours – Grand Canyon West Rim Bus/Helicopter & Landing Tour with Optional Skywalk
Best West Rim: Grand Canyon Destinations – Grand Canyon West Rim Tour
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Price: From $368 per person Duration: About 10 hours
This adventure begins on the Las Vegas Strip , where passengers board an air-conditioned bus and head to the West Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. From there, they board a helicopter that descends 4,000 feet, landing on the floor of the canyon. Next, visitors head for Grand Canyon West, which is home to Guano Point, Eagle Point and Hualapai Ranch. There's also an option to brave the world-famous glass Skywalk for sweeping views (and an additional fee).
Good to know: Grand Canyon West is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, which is owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribal Nation. In the tribe's traditions, the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River are considered living, spiritual entities. When visiting Grand Canyon West, travelers are immersed in the rich culture and history of the Hualapai Nation.
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Price: From $94 per person Duration: About 11 hours
This tour will show you the best of the West Rim, including the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk bridge (for an added fee). After being picked up from select Vegas hotels and traveling three hours on an air-conditioned bus, passengers get to spend up to four hours exploring the West Rim. A must-see lookout point at the West Rim is Guano Point, from which you can trek to Highpoint Hike and get a view of the Colorado River.
A lunch box, snacks and plenty of water are included with the tour. One unique feature of this outing is that you get to stop at the Hoover Dam for a photo (but keep in mind this stop is only available seasonally). You can also choose from several upgrades, including a Skywalk admission ticket, a helicopter ride or a boat excursion.
No matter which option you choose, previous travelers say you will enjoy this tour — especially the expert guides, who they describe as both informative and entertaining.
Good to know: Because it's closer to the Las Vegas desert, this side of the Grand Canyon is the warmest year-round, with hot and dry summers, mild shoulder seasons, and occasional snowfall in the winter.
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Price: From $119 per person Duration: About 13 hours
If you're looking to visit the South Rim — the most popular part of Grand Canyon National Park — consider this bus tour from National Park Express. Tour rates include admission to some of the most popular Grand Canyon attractions , including Mather Point and Bright Angel Point , and you'll get about three hours total to explore. Previous travelers commend the tour guides and drivers, noting they are both knowledgable and pleasant.
Lunch, bottled water and a granola bar are included in tour rates. Plus, you can select your own pickup location from several Las Vegas-area hotels and be dropped off at one of three locations (Excalibur, Horseshoe or Treasure Island).
Good to know: Visitors who are looking to experience the wildlife native to the area (such as coyotes and bighorn sheep) often choose the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, which is home to more animal species than the West Rim.
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Price: From $74 per person Duration: About 15 to 16 hours
This bus tour – which takes around four hours to get to the South Rim's Mather Point from Vegas – gives visitors the opportunity to walk along Bright Angel Trail; it leads to Bright Angel Lodge, located in the Village Historic District.
You can also stock up on snacks and souvenirs at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, since the tour only includes a box lunch and water. Or, upgrade your excursion with the guided walking tour add-on. Another historic part of the tour is the scenic drive along the famous Route 66, one of the first U.S. highways.
Previous travelers say this tour makes for a really long day, but that the experience is well worth the time.
Good to know: Located farther from Vegas, the South Rim is cooler, with rainy and snowy winters, and more moderate temperatures in spring, summer and fall.
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Price: From $139 per adult Duration: About 10.5 hours
This full-day Grand Canyon tour run by Comedy on Deck Tours gives guests several options to customize their experience, such as a VIP Skywalk tour. But there is also a great base package. Guests are treated to not one but two sit-down meals from local restaurants: a freshly prepared breakfast and a barbecue lunch with an incredible view of the canyon.
Additionally, this all-inclusive tour stops at the Hoover Dam on the way to the Grand Canyon, so guests get to experience two national landmarks for the price of one. The professional comedian who doubles as a tour guide makes for an even more fun experience according to previous tourgoers.
Good to know: The West Rim is typically less crowded than the South Rim, so it may be a good option for your Grand Canyon destination if you're hoping to avoid all the tourist congestion.
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Price: From $100 per person Duration: About 14 hours
This South Rim bus tour from Canyon Tours offers a full day of activities that kids will enjoy. Not only will youngsters marvel at the beauty of the canyon, but they can also have an immersive experience at the IMAX theater, which plays a film that takes you into the center of the canyon. Additionally, your family will get a chance to see the Hoover Dam as you cross the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge.
Lunch and bottled water are included in tour rates.
Good to know: Visitor centers throughout the park offer free activities that allow children 4 and older to earn an official Junior Ranger badge and learn about nature, history and park preservation.
Price: From $599 per person Duration: 4 hours
One of the best Grand Canyon helicopter tours , this excursion features panoramic views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert and of course, the Grand Canyon. The tour covers roughly 10 miles of the Grand Canyon before landing 3,500 feet below the rim of the Hualapai Indian Territory, where Champagne and light snacks are served. Previous visitors say this is one of the highlights of the tour.
This helicopter tour departs the Las Vegas Strip Terminal, and complimentary shuttle service is available for hotels within a 5-mile radius of the departure point. Note that helicopter weight restrictions apply for safety purposes.
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Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire 'The Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo and finish your ...
Begin your Vatican experience a little differently with a climb up the dome of St. Peter's Basilica with a guide. After getting sweeping views of Vatican City and Rome beyond, proceed inside for a guided tour of the church itself, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. This half-day tour takes place in the morning, before much of the crowds arrive at the Vatican.
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VIATOR SKIP THE LINE TOUR. Review of Vatican Guided Tours. Reviewed February 26, 2014. This tour with David (our guide) was excellent. It costs 60 euros and you do the Vatican Museums, St Peter and Sistine Chapel in 3 hours. We were thrilled with the knowledge and passion of our Tour guide (david) which made the difference definitely recommend ...
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Viator is more of a tour seller rather than an actual tour company. The company that they use for your specific tour is the one you would really want to compare to the Vatican tours, that may be hard to find out. Even then, it really comes down to the guide themselves. We've had some great guides and some so-so guides and one really awful guide ...
St Peter's Basilica Shortcut. You can only take the shortcut from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter's Basilica if you are on a tour that INCLUDES the basilica. The shortcut is open from 9:30 am - 5 or 5:30PM, and it's ONLY accessible to tour companies or private guides that you book OUTSIDE the Vatican Museums website.
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. Secure your access to the UNESCO-listed complex and tour the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide—plus, bypass most entrance lines at all three sites.
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Any advice would be strongly recommended! Walks of Italy Pristine Sistine™ Early Entrance Small Group Vatican Tour: $115, says the start time is 7:15. Through Eternity Early Morning Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel: $107, says the start time is 7:45. The Tour Guy Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel: $112, start time 7:45.
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Purchase skip-the-line Vatican tickets. The Best Vatican Tours to Take and Why. Visiting the Vatican. 1. Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel. Everyone knows the Vatican Museums are filled with crowds most of the day. That's why this Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour is ideal if you want to avoid the crowds and heat.
Rex-Tours - Rome City Segway Tour. Price: From 79 euros (about $86) Duration: 3 hours. Roll in comfort past many of ancient Rome's major sights on this three-hour Segway tour. Rex-Tours' expert ...
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BEWARE of booking tours with VIATOR.COM. This company is NOT reputable. I paid $170.76 for a tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in June 2011 for my family of four. The tour guide gave us a tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and a five minute talk outside of St. Peters Basilica then the tour ended.
Discover the art collection inside the Vatican Museums on a tour with an art historian guide, with an optional entry to Castle Gandolfo. Walk through the galleries and admire masterpieces by Michelangelo inside the Sistine Chapel. Meet your guide, an art historian who will tell you all about the masterpieces you will be encountering.
Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum's immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don't ...
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This Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour is a great choice for first-time visitors and travelers that prefer to bypass the long lines that the Vatican can attract. Skip the entrance lines with your tour group and then explore the highlights of the museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, with a guide leading the way. Plus, this tour also gives you skip-the-line access to St ...
Rome in a Day Group Tour with Entry to Vatican and Colosseum. 1,789. Make the most of your time in Rome with a private full-day tour that visits all of the top attractions. Ride in luxury transportation with your guide to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Colosseum.
Note that Viator is not a tour operator, they are actually tour resellers. It also means the quality varies because there are different companies behind each activity. If you click on the "See More" option under the "Additional Info" tag for most Viator tour descriptions, right at the bottom they will list the Operator.