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Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with an Historian

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Overview

Join this tour to discover Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, one of the most extensive art collections in the world, a piece of art itself.

Skip the ordinary long line at the entrance and start the tour with an historian guide. Thanks to his special background the guide will disclose the best stories and anecdotes linked to masterpieces you’ll find along the Museum’s halls and corridors, like the Gallery of Maps and the Raphael Rooms.

Be enchanted by the unparalleled beauty of the Sistine Chapel with its celebrated The last Judgement and The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, as well as many other masterworks by Botticelli and Perugino.

What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
  • Earphones for groups bigger than 6 people
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

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Viale Vaticano, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The tour ends in St. Peter's Square.

What To Expect

Sistine Chapel

- Visit the Sistine Chapel
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

- Visit the Vatican Museums
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

- Walk through St. Peter's Square
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Men, women and children must adhere to a dress code. You will not be permitted entry to the church with bare shoulders, mini skirts or very short shorts (Bermuda shorts and Capri trousers are acceptable)
  • Only small backpacks or handbags are allowed.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with an Historian?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with an Historian?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private Tour.
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket.
  • Earphones for groups bigger than 6 people.
  • Guidance and assistance by an Historian guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drink.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with an Historian is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with an Historian will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Private Tour
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
  • Earphones for groups bigger than 6 people
  • Guidance and assistance by an Historian guide
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Men, women and children must adhere to a dress code. You will not be permitted entry to the church with bare shoulders, mini skirts or very short shorts (Bermuda shorts and Capri trousers are acceptable)
  • Only small backpacks or handbags are allowed.
  • Please provide the full names of all participants during the booking.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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