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Private Tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Experience the impeccable beauty of the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel without waiting in the infamously long and hectic entrance lines. Revel in the profound artworks of Michelangelo and other famous renaissance artists in the Sistine Chapel. Illuminate your knowledge about the arts and history of the museums with elucidated details and stories from your experienced guide. With our Private tour that offers skip-the-line entrance and a professional guide, you can be sure to not miss out on any of the important sites or artworks.

•Don’t waste your precious time waiting in the long queues to the museums
anymore. Gain faster access with our skip the line entry
•Explore the divine beauty of the Sistine Chapel and contemplate the timeless
works of Michelangelo without waiting in a line
•Learn the little known facts and details about the artworks and their creators
from our English-speaking Private guide
•Enjoy a customized tour that suits your itinerary and time slot

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Sistine Chapel
  • Expert professional guide accredited by the Vatican
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Germanico
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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

End point

00120
Vatican City

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Accompany your private guide to the Vatican Museums. Use your Skip the line entry tickets to access the museum ground without standing for hours in lines. Make your way through the series of museums including the Pio-Clementine museum, the Chiaramonti Museum, the Etruscan museum, and the Egyptian museum that contain sculptures and artifacts collected through centuries. The artworks of the Pinacoteca gallery will keep you captivated. Learn little-known tidbits and trivia from your guide to make your exploration more illuminating.
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1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

The Raphael Rooms, also known as the Stanze, contains the works of the famous renaissance painter and Michelangelo’s contemporary Raphael Sanzio da Urbino. The alluring beauty of Raphael’s frescoes will leave you spellbound. As you stay mesmerized by the beauty of the Raphael Rooms, get ready to enter your most awaited Vatican destination, the Sistine Chapel.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Commence your exploration of the Sistine Chapel with a detailed description from your guide regarding the attractions of the Chapel. Since talking in the church is prohibited, you will get your brief before entering the chapel. As you step into the Pope’s private place of worship, find yourself submerged in the dazzling frescoes of the peerless Michelangelo. Witness “The Creation of Adam” along with a series of other masterpieces in the ceiling of the Chapel. The altar wall of the chapel is also adorned with another classic from Michelangelo, “The Last Judgement”. As you walk through the chapel, you will see other significant artworks of various influential renaissance painters on the walls of both sides. You will be entranced by the exquisite grace of the divine Chapel.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All students should have their student identity cards to get a discount on the admission fee.

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

A: 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. Read more Apr 2025

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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Sistine Chapel
  • Expert professional guide accredited by the Vatican
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Please note that the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica maintain a strict dress code. You will not be allowed to enter the premises if you are not dressed appropriately. Avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless tops since your shoulders and knees must be covered before entering these sites.
  • Please note: entrance to the St Peter's Basilica is temporarily unavailable for an uncertain period of time
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All students should have their student identity cards to get a discount on the admission fee.
  • All visitors are supposed to be searched by the museum/site security, which may sometimes cause a delay of 15-20 minutes.

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Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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