Fast Track Vatican Museums and St.Peter Basilica in Small Group
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Rome, Italy
3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Discover the Vatican on a Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with an Expert Tour Guide.
Private Tour for an intimate experience
Enjoy priority access entrance, and tour:
• Vatican Museums
• Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter’s Basilica
Skip-The-Line Tickets included.
What's Included
- Private Tour for an intimate experience
- SkipTheLine Entrance Ticket guaranteed
- VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Meeting Location
Meeting point
viale
Viale Vaticano, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
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
• Final Point: Tour ends inside the Basilica. After you’ve finished exploring with your group, you can stay as long as you want on your own. When St. Peter's Basilica is closed or not accessible Final Point will be the Sistine Chapel.
What To Expect
Caffè Vaticano (Pass By)
Private Tour for an intimate experience. SkipThe Line Tickets Included. Tour Guide will be with a sign "VATICAN MUSEUMS TOUR" on it at the address “Viale Vaticano 100” the UPSTAIRS CORNER with Bar "Caffè Vaticano".
Please provide to be at the Meeting Point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
Vatican Museums
Discover the Vatican on a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with an Expert Tour Guide in a small group. Enjoy priority access entrance, and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Follow your tour guide directly inside the vast collection of private artwork that is the Vatican Museums. Walk through the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Tapestries as you listen to tales of Vatican intrigue.
Vatican Museums will include: • Courtyard of Pigna • Octagonal Courtyard • Pio Clementino Museum • Gallery of Animals • Gallery of Muses • Rotonda Gallery • Candelabra Gallery • Tapestry Museum • Gallery of the Maps • Rooms of Raffaello
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City.Tthe chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.
Admission Included.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world.
St.Peter's Basilica could be subject to last-minute closures during special celebrations/festivities and on Wednesdays due to the weekly Papal Audience. In this case, you will spend more time inside Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
- Private Tour for an intimate experience
- Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. No refunds or discounts will be issued
- St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fast Track Vatican Museums and St.Peter Basilica in Small Group?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-139140P188
Additional Info
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Fast Track Vatican Museums and St.Peter Basilica in Small Group?
A:Apr 2025
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Private Tour for an intimate experience.
- SkipTheLine Entrance Ticket guaranteed.
- VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
The following is NOT included:
- Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks.
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
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?
A:
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?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Fast Track Vatican Museums and St.Peter Basilica in Small Group is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fast Track Vatican Museums and St.Peter Basilica in Small Group 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private Tour for an intimate experience
- SkipTheLine Entrance Ticket guaranteed
- VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
- Private Tour for an intimate experience
- Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. No refunds or discounts will be issued
- St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
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