• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
The Roman Guy

The Roman GuyThe Roman Guy

Italy Travel Experts Tours and Vacations

  • Destinations
    • Amalfi Coast
    • Amsterdam
    • Athens
    • Barcelona
    • Capri
    • Florence
    • Granada
    • Las Vegas
    • London
    • Madrid
    • Milan
    • New York City
    • Paris
    • Rome
    • San Francisco
    • Segovia
    • Tuscany
    • Vatican City
    • Venice
  • Attractions
    • 9/11 Memorial
    • Accademia Gallery
    • Acropolis
    • Alcázar of Segovia
    • Alhambra
    • Borghese Gallery
    • Buckingham Palace
    • Colosseum
    • Doge’s Palace
    • Eiffel Tower
    • Louvre Museum
    • The Met
    • Montserrat Monastery
    • Pantheon
    • Paris Catacombs
    • Sagrada Familia
    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Mark’s Basilica
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Statue of Liberty
    • The Last Supper
    • Tower of London
    • Uffizi Gallery
    • Vatican Museums
    • Versailles
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Windsor Castle
  • Shop Tours
  • Sign In

Best Sistine Chapel Tours in Vatican City in 2025 with Special Access and More

ceiling of the sistine chapel at the vatican museums

Sean Finelli Last Updated: February 28, 2025

Home » Best Sistine Chapel Tours in Vatican City in 2025 with Special Access and More

Vatican City is one of the most well-visited places in the world. It’s overflowing with art, history, and spirituality. Without a doubt, the centerpiece of this magnificence is the Sistine Chapel and the gorgeous paintings that adorn its ceiling. Here we’ve put together a list of some of the best tours of the Sistine Chapel. 


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 along with our dedicated guide to Vatican City for more planning resources, our top Vatican tours for a memorable trip, and how to visit the Sistine Chapel.

Top Sistine Chapel Tours at the Vatican

Whether you just want to see Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling or you want to experience more of what the Vatican has to offer, these tours are some of the best ways to see the Sistine Chapel ceiling and have a memorable trip to Rome. We offer a lot of different options, so be sure to check out all our Vatican and Sistine Chapel tours.

  • Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel (3.5 hours)
  • Skip the Line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel (3 hours)
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Private Tour (3 hours)
  • St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour (5 hours)
  • Exclusive After Hours Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel (2 hours)
How to See Rome in A Day Guide

See all the Sistine Chapel Tours

Not ready to book a tour? Find out if a Vatican tour is worth it.

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel (3 hours)

This is one of our best-selling tours and for good reason. With privileged entrance, you’ll be able to enter the Sistine Chapel before the crowds show up.

This is a sacred space, so you’ll have to stay quiet and dress appropriately, but it’s certainly worth it. The gorgeously adorned paintings above are a sight to behold. And once you’ve had your fill of the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, you’ll be led through the Vatican’s excellent galleries.

It includes a stop in the Borgia Apartments, Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Raphael Rooms, painted by the Renaissance master Raphael.

Highlights:

  • 3 hours
  • Enter the Vatican one hour before the public
  • Exclusive access to the Gallery of the Masks

See tour itinerary, price, and description

Skip the Line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel (3 hours)

Just because you don’t want to get up early doesn’t mean you have to miss out on what the Vatican has to offer.

On this tour, you’ll have flexible start times throughout the day to explore the Sistine Chapel. While they won’t be able to speak once they’re inside, your guide will reveal the fascinating story behind this masterwork. 

You’ll also be led through the Vatican’s finest collections, including a stop at Nero’s Bath, a 25-foot bathtub made from extremely rare red marble in the Pio-Clementino Museum.

Your tour includes the Vatican Galleries of Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra as well as the Raphael Rooms and Borgia Apartments.

Highlights:

  • 3 hours
  • Multiple start times throughout the day

See tour itinerary, price, and description

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Private Tour (3 hours)

Hoping to explore the massive Vatican Museums in a more intimate way with a private guide? We have the perfect tour! With start times throughout the day, this tour explore all the most important areas of the Vatican Museums with a passionate guide reserved just for your group.

You’ll be able to interact more with your guide and even tailor your visit to suit your interests. Want more time in a certain area? Just let your guide know, and they’ll accommodate you. Private Vatican tours are the way to go if you want that personal experience.

Highlights:

  • 3 hours
  • Private guide and tailored experience
  • Multiple start times throughout the day
  • Main Vatican galleries and Sistine Chapel
  • Special entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica

See tour itinerary, price, and description

St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour (5 hours)

Want to combine multiple attractions at the Vatican for a lower price? Then book this combo tour that takes you through the best Vatican galleries, the Pio Clementino Museum, and the Raphael Rooms. Of course, you’ll also have time at the marvelous Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s work.

But before you explore the Vatican, this tour starts with a guided tour of St. Peter’s with the Papal Crypts included. Then it’s time to climb the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica. Get ready for the best view of Rome! It’s the best combo tour to see the best of Vatican City.

Highlights:

  • 5 hours
  • Skip-the-line at St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Elevator to first level of dome climb
  • Views from St. Peter’s dome
  • Skip-the-line at the Vatican
  • Main galleries and Raphael Rooms
  • Sistine Chapel

See tour itinerary, price, and description

See the Vatican in exclusive Access Tours

Not ready to book a tour? Find out if a Vatican tour is worth it.

Exclusive Sistine Chapel After Hours Small Group Tour (2 hours)

The Vatican Museums are a must-see, but battling crowds under the harsh glare of daylight? No thanks. Step inside after hours, when the doors close to the public, and experience the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums in a rare, crowd-free atmosphere.

With a small group and an expert guide, you’ll explore the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel with plenty of breathing room—just you, the masterpieces, and centuries of history.

As the city settles into the evening, Michelangelo’s frescoes take on an ethereal glow, untouched by the daytime rush. Whether it’s your first visit or a long-awaited return, this exclusive night tour offers a completely different way to experience the Vatican. Why fight the crowds when you can have the Vatican almost to yourself?

 Highlights:

  • 2-hour tour
  • Exclusive After Hours access to the Vatican
  • Tour of Vatican highlights
  • Time in the Sistine Chapel with only you and your group

See tour itinerary, price, and description

Explore All the best of the Vatican Tours

Not ready to book a tour? Check out our Vatican Guide for more info.

Here’s Where To Stay in Italy’s Most Popular Destinations

Rome, Florence, Venice, Amalfi Coast, and Capri

Rome

Best Hotels & Where to Stay

Amalfi Coast

Best Hotels & Where to Stay

Florence

Best Hotels & Where to Stay

  • people looking at the sistine chapel
    How To Visit the Sistine Chapel in 2025: Tickets,…
  • people standing in Rome Catacombs
    The Best Tours of the Rome Catacombs in 2025 and Why
  • High-def Pasta Rome Food Tour Restaurant 700 x 425 Trastevere
    The Best Rome Food Tours To Take in 2025 and Why + Videos
  • aerial view of St. Peter's Square
    How to Pick the Best Vatican Tours to Take in…
  • Outside of the Gelateria in Rome in the Monti Neighbourhood
    The 9 Best Restaurants Near Termini Station and…
  • Where to Stay in Rome
    Where To Stay in Rome in 2025: Best Neighborhoods and Hotels

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Rome Guide

  • Rome tours
  • Where to stay in Rome
  • Top things to do in Rome
  • Best restaurants in Rome
  • Foods to try in Rome
  • Vatican City
    • Tours & things to do
    • How to visit
    • Top things to see
    • Best restaurants nearby
    • Is a tour worth it?
    • Best tours + why
  • Colosseum
    • Tours & things to do
    • How to visit
    • Top things to see
    • Best restaurants nearby
    • Is a tour worth it?
    • The best tours + why
  • Borghese Gallery
    • Tours & things to do
    • How to visit
    • Top things to see
    • Is a tour worth it?
    • Best tours + why
  • St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Climbing the dome worth it?
    • 17 Things To See
    • How to visit
    • 18 Facts
    • Papal Audience tickets
    • How to climb
    • Best tours + why?
  • The Pantheon
    • Tours & things to do
    • How to visit
    • Top things to see
    • Best restaurants nearby
  • Pompeii
    • Tours & things to do
    • How to visit
    • Top things to see
    • Is a tour worth it?
    • Best tours + why
  • Spanish Steps
    • Tours & things to do
    • Top things to see
    • Best restaurants nearby
  • Trevi Fountain
    • Tours & things to do
    • How to visit
    • Top things to see
    • Best restaurants nearby

Footer

COMPANY

  • About Us
  • In The Press
  • Contact Us

POLICY & TERMS

  • Cancellation Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Consent

FIND US ON

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2025 The Roman Guy. All rights reserved.