Raphael's Rooms Tours and Tickets

Explore one of the world's biggest museums with a private 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums complex plus St Peter's Basilica. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines, and wander through the highlights of the 2,000 rooms and 9 miles (15 km) of hallways full of priceless art masterpieces.

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.

Explore one of the world's most important art collections on a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums. Make the most of your time with skip-the-line access and a carefully planned route that takes you to medieval, Renaissance and Baroque highlights of the sprawling galleries, including the Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel. Learn the history behind the art from a knowledgeable guide, and finish your visit inside the stunning St Peter's Basilica. Group size is limited to 13 for a more intimate experience and easier museum navigation.

Stand inside the Sistine Chapel 30 minutes before it opens to the general public with this early-access ticket to the chapel and the rest of the Vatican Museums complex. This is an exclusive opportunity to admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling fresco and his other works in a tranquil, crowd-free atmosphere.

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your leisure and avoid the long lines with this skip-the-line admission ticket. Spend more time admiring the world-famous art as your escorted inside through a dedicated no-wait Vatican Partner entrance. Once inside, independently explore galleries like Raphael's Rooms and, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its iconic frescoes by Michelangelo.

Discover the Vatican on a 3-hour St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums tour. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork and history with a guide, who will bring the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps and Raphael's Rooms; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire 'The Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo'; and hear little-known tales about sacred St Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to an evening experience or small-group tour with 12 people.

This 3-hour Vatican walking tour with a German-speaking guide provides VIP access through a reserved door, allowing you to skip all the lines - even the priority lines. Stroll through the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum complex, which boasts some 12,000 rooms spanning nearly 4,000 years of history. Listen to your guide's expert commentary as you marvel at Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps and Michelangelo's fresco 'The Creation of Adam.' Upgrade to a private tour and customize the itinerary with personalized narration from your own private guide.

See the highlights of the Vatican and Ancient Rome in one history- and art-filled day during this small-group walking tour that includes priority entry to some of the city's most visited sites. With skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, you'll jump the queue at this ancient amphitheater, and then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Pass by the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and end your tour in Vatican City for skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums, home to the Sistine Chapel and other Renaissance masterpieces. Numbers are limited to just six people.

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.

When in Rome, don't miss the awe-inspiring treasures of the Vatican. Head straight for the highlights of the immense Vatican Museum collection on a 3-hour tour led by an art historian guide. See masterpieces of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art, including the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo's famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The tour concludes inside the heart of the papacy at the magnificent St Peter's Basilica. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access and a small group for easier navigation.

Revel in the treasures of Rome and Vatican City on a full-day of exploration led by an expert guide. See remnants of ancient Rome including the legendary Colosseum, the Pantheon and the sprawling Roman Forum while hearing tales of gladiators and emperors, and admire Baroque Italian art at Piazza Navona. In the afternoon, explore holy highlights of Vatican City including the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Square. Tour size is limited for a more intimate small-group experience.

When in Rome, don't miss the awe-inspiring treasures of the Vatican Museum, one of the world's largest art collections. Beat the long queues with skip-the-line access, and follow an expert guide to highlights of the more than 2,000 galleries. Admire Renaissance masterpieces like the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo's famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. For the grand finale, step inside the very heart of Vatican City with a tour of dazzling St Peter's Basilica. Group size is limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

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.

Explore the treasures of one of the world's greatest art collections with this expertly guided 3-hour tour through the Vatican museums. Skip the long lines to head straight inside the labyrinth of galleries, where your knowledgeable guide will lead you to ancient and Renaissance highlights including the Raphael Rooms, Belvedere Courtyard, Laocoön sculpture and, of course, the magnificent Sistine Chapel. Learn the stories behind the masterpieces, and then get direct entry into the stunning interior of St Peter's Basilica. Group size is limited to 12 for a more intimate experience.

Be mesmerized by the artistic treasures of the Vatican in silence and peace before the throngs of daytime visitors arrive. After starting the day with a traditional Italian breakfast (if option selected), enter the Vatican Museums 1 hour before they open to the public. Admire world-famous attractions including the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel while your guide shares the stories behind the art. You'll also skip the long line to step inside the magnificent St Peter's Basilica. Tour size is limited for a more personalized experience.

The Vatican is huge and can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time. The lines at the Colosseum are long. The Forum can be a mystery. Which is why this small-group tour is essential for anyone who wants to get the most out of their trip. Skip the line at the Colosseum. Visit the Sistine Chapel before the Vatican Museums open. Learn about the Roman Empire at the Forum. And visit the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, too. This is the real way to see Rome, in a group of just six.

Visit Rome's historical headliners on this full-day priority tour that combines skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you'll enter the Vatican Museums via an exclusive reserved door to explore its renowned collection of art masterpieces, including Michelangelo's ceiling fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Then visit St Peter's Basilica before spending the afternoon at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where you'll learn about the fascinating ruins of Ancient Rome. You'll have free time between the two tours to buy lunch.

This 3-hour Vatican walking tour with a French-speaking guide provides VIP access through a reserved door, allowing you to skip all the lines - even the priority lines. Stroll through the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum complex, which boasts some 12,000 rooms spanning nearly 4,000 years of history. Listen to your guide's expert commentary as you marvel at Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps and Michelangelo's fresco 'The Creation of Adam.' Upgrade to a private tour and customize the itinerary with personalized narration from your own private guide.

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.

This 3-hour Vatican walking tour with a Spanish-speaking guide provides VIP access through a reserved door, allowing you to skip all the lines - even the priority lines. Stroll through the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum complex, which boasts some 12,000 rooms spanning nearly 4,000 years of history. Listen to your guide's expert commentary as you marvel at Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps and Michelangelo's fresco 'The Creation of Adam.' Upgrade to a private tour and customize the itinerary with personalized narration from your own private guide.