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Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover all the secrets of the Vatican with a Private Tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums.
Explore the vast complex of rooms, art and historical works with a guide who will bring you to life this ancient collection.
Skip all entry lines to explore the rooms, such as the Gallery of Geographical Maps and Raphael's rooms.
Enter inside the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam".
Your Guide will tell you everything in detail and answer all your questions.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line priority access
  • Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Private Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    viale
    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 outside St. Peter's Basilica. Customers will be free to go wherever they want.

    What To Expect

    Vatican Museums

    Inside the Museums, you will have the chance to walk with your private guide through the Gallery of Tapestries while listening to stories of the Vatican's intrigues. You will see the ancient and fascinating Italian maps, you will admire the sculptures and candelabras of Galilee. You can stop and take photos in front of the Pigna statue, in the Pigna courtyard designed by Donato Bramante. We will then continue admiring the most important works of Raphael, Michelangelo and other masters before going to the Sistine Chapel.
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    1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Sistine Chapel

    Once the visit to the Vatican Museums is over, you will be accompanied by your guide inside the Sistine Chapel. Once you arrive in the Chapel you will be surrounded by the masterpieces of the most renowned art masters. You will learn many anecdotes and incredible stories about the artists who worked for the popes during the Renaissance and Baroque centuries. In the splendid Sistine Chapel you will find all of Michelangelo's greatest masterpieces around you.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    St. Peter's Basilica

    The guide will give you the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica from its exterior. Finally, you will be able to visit its interior independently as access to the Basilica is free.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

    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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    What's Included

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    • Skip-the-line priority access
    • Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
    • Private Guide

    Additional Info

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are 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

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    Cancellation Policy

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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).

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