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Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel & St. Basilica

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This Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour is ideal for first-time visitors and those who want to avoid the long queues common at the Vatican. Join your tour Vip group to bypass the entrance lines and discover the museum’s highlights, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms,
* Save hours by avoiding long waits and enhance your visit with a knowledgeable guide.
* Explore key areas like the Sistine Chapel and the Gallery of Maps.
* consider upgrading to a family Group tour,

What's Included

  • Guaranteed SKIP-THE-LINE access to the Vatican Museums
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • An exceptionally rated travel guide on City Boat Tours , tailored just for you
  • Private transportation
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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

After meeting with your guide, you’ll enter the Vatican Museums through a special entrance reserved for groups, skipping the long lines that form throughout the year. The Vatican Museums are one of the most famous and extensive art collections in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. The Vatican Museums are one of the most famous and extensive art collections in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. A guided two-hour tour typically covers the highlights of the museums, providing insight into the rich history and significance of the artworks.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The tour often begins with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling frescoes and “The Last Judgment.” A guide will explain the history and techniques behind these masterpieces, emphasizing their impact on art and culture.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

A guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica typically lasts about 30 minutes and covers the church’s stunning architecture, art, and historical significance. St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most iconic churches in the world, located in Vatican City. It is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and an important pilgrimage site for Catholics.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel & St. Basilica?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel & St. Basilica?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Guaranteed SKIP-THE-LINE access to the Vatican Museums.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • An exceptionally rated travel guide on TripAdvisor, tailored just for you.
  • Vip Guide Just for you.
The following is NOT included:
  • Private transportation.
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The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel & St. Basilica is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel & St. Basilica 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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  • Guaranteed SKIP-THE-LINE access to the Vatican Museums
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • An exceptionally rated travel guide on City Boat Tours , tailored just for you
  • Vip Guide Just for you
  • Private transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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