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★4.4 50 experiences from € 9.99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Vatican & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide
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Most booked
Vatican & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio GuideSkip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel access with audio app in 7 languages. Explore Raphael's Rooms and Michelangelo's frescoes at your own pace.
3,393 reviews
4.06★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Sat
7
Free cancellationfrom€ 38per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line with Optional Basilica
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★Top rated
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line with Optional BasilicaSkip Vatican queues with timed entry to Museums, Sistine Chapel & Michelangelo's frescoes. Optional fast-track St. Peter's Basilica access. Headsets included on guided tours.
1,617 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
21
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfrom€ 22per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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Best value
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Guided TourGuided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome with skip-the-line tickets, headsets, and a guide fluent in your language. 2.5 hours with groups under 20.
818 reviews
4.30★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
7
Live guide EN · DE · RU · PT +4Free cancellationfrom€ 95per person

Recommended (7)

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour: Skip the lines
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Travelers' pick
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour: Skip the lines
597 reviews
4.55★
Duration
3h
from€ 110per person
Rome from Civitavecchia: Small-Group Tour by Minivan
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Rome from Civitavecchia: Small-Group Tour by Minivan
478 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h
from€ 139per person
Rome from Civitavecchia: Vatican & Colosseum Private 8-Hour Shore Tour
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Rome from Civitavecchia: Vatican & Colosseum Private 8-Hour Shore Tour
355 reviews
4.56★
Duration
8h
from€ 307per person
Private Rome Golf Cart Tour: Pantheon Entry & Customizable Stops
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Private Rome Golf Cart Tour: Pantheon Entry & Customizable Stops
261 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
from€ 220per person
Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port: Private Transfer & Port Drop-Off
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Travelers' pick
Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port: Private Transfer & Port Drop-Off
224 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 20m
from€ 155per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Private Tour
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Private Tour
217 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
from€ 355per person
Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia: 8 stops, hop-on hop-off
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Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia: 8 stops, hop-on hop-off
197 reviews
4.29★
Duration
7h
from€ 120per person

Top rated (6)

Vatican: Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms Private Tour Skip-the-Line
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Vatican: Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms Private Tour Skip-the-LinePrivate Vatican Museums tour with skip-the-line access, art historian guide, and unrushed time in the Sistine Chapel. Tailor the pace to your interests.
111 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
Mon–Sat
08:30
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfrom€ 490per person
St. Peter's Basilica Rome: Guided Tour & Square with Headsets
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St. Peter's Basilica Rome: Guided Tour & Square with HeadsetsGuided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Square in Rome with expert commentary via headsets. Learn the architecture, history and Reformation role. Small groups, wheelchair accessible.
164 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
Mon and Thu
08:30
Live guide DEFree cancellationfrom€ 75per person
St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Museums: Skip-the-Line Access
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St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Museums: Skip-the-Line AccessPriority entrance to St. Peter's Basilica with optional Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel access. Includes audioguide app and Italian breakfast option. Valid ID required.
172 reviews
4.19★
Duration
1h–5h
start times · Every day
17
Instant confirmationfrom€ 13per person
St. Peter's Basilica & Dome: Audio Guide & Vatican Views
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St. Peter's Basilica & Dome: Audio Guide & Vatican ViewsSt. Peter's Basilica entry with dome climb, audio guide in 8 languages, and Vatican views. Includes digital map, 27 listening points, and store discount.
547 reviews
3.74★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Mon–Sat
8
Instant confirmationfrom€ 34per person
Rome: Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide & Map
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Travelers' pick
Rome: Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide & MapSee Rome’s icons at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with audio in 12 languages, WiFi, and stops near the Trevi Fountain, Vatican & more. Easy booking.
1,060 reviews
3.52★
Duration
2h
Every dayFree cancellationfrom€ 24per person
St. Peter's Basilica Rome: Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide
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St. Peter's Basilica Rome: Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio GuideSkip the queues at St. Peter's Basilica with reserved entry. See Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin without waiting. Includes audio guide and Vatican City access.
254 reviews
3.22★
Duration
1h 10m–3h
start times · Every day
8
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 16per person

Lowest price (10)

St Peter's Basilica & Dome with Elevator: Skip-the-Line Rome
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St Peter's Basilica & Dome with Elevator: Skip-the-Line RomeSt Peter's Basilica entry with dome access via elevator, 360° Rome views & Michelangelo mosaics. Skip lines, self-guided with audio.
12 reviews
4.33★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Wednesday and Sunday
16
Instant confirmationfrom€ 50per person
St. Peter's Basilica Tour with Dome Access and Crypts
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St. Peter's Basilica Tour with Dome Access and CryptsSmall-group guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City with skip-the-line entry, dome climb and Vatican Grottoes. Maximum 10 participants.
16 reviews
4.69★
Duration
3h
Thu
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 99per person
Colosseum Guided Tour Rome: Arena Floor or Underground Access
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Colosseum Guided Tour Rome: Arena Floor or Underground AccessSmall-group Colosseum tour in Rome with licensed guide, Colosseum entry and reservation included. Choose Express highlights.
82 reviews
4.17★
Duration
1h–6h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 136per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour: Skip the Line
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour: Skip the LineVatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome with priority entry, expert art historian guide, and self-guided time in St. Peter's Basilica.
57 reviews
4.60★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
2
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfrom€ 159per person
Four Papal Basilicas tour Rome: Enter through the Holy Doors
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Four Papal Basilicas tour Rome: Enter through the Holy DoorsTour the four Major Basilicas of Rome with an expert guide, entering through their Holy Doors as pilgrims have for centuries. Includes St. Peter's, St.
20 reviews
4.70★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day except Wednesday and Sunday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfrom€ 275per person
Rome Shore Excursion: Private Van, Skip-the-Line Access
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Rome Shore Excursion: Private Van, Skip-the-Line AccessFull-day private shore excursion from Civitavecchia to Rome and Vatican City with skip-the-line access to major monuments, a dedicated driver, and lunch at a Roman restaurant.
15 reviews
4.80★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ITHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 390per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private 3-hour Skip-the-line Tour
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private 3-hour Skip-the-line TourThree hours with a private guide through Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including skip-the-line entry and Michelangelo's ceiling. Meet your guide at the museum entrance.
11 reviews
4.36★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Sat
13
Live guide EN · IT · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 445per person
Tuscany Wine Tour from Rome: Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza
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Tuscany Wine Tour from Rome: Montalcino, Montepulciano, PienzaPrivate day trip from Rome through Tuscany wine country with hotel pickup, winery tasting in Montalcino, and Tuscan lunch included.
36 reviews
4.28★
Duration
11h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 886per person
Rome shore excursion: Private driver, 7 landmarks tour
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Rome shore excursion: Private driver, 7 landmarks tourFull-day Rome tour departing Civitavecchia Port with private driver, air-conditioned minivan, and port pickup included. Visit Trevi Fountain, Pantheon.
12 reviews
4.67★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 900per group
Rome day trip from Civitavecchia: Private driver tour
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Rome day trip from Civitavecchia: Private driver tourPrivate driver tour from Civitavecchia port to Rome's major sites: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Square.
18 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Every dayLive guide EN · ITHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 980per group
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Vatican City at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Vatican & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide, € 38 (3h, 4.06★ · 3,393).
  • Top rated: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line with Optional Basilica, € 22 (1h–3h, 4.61★ · 1,617).
  • Best value: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour, € 95 (2h 30m, 4.30★ · 818).

Of the 50 experiences: 41 with free cancellation, 44 with instant confirmation, 19 with hotel pickup and 27 bookable last-minute.

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