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Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide

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Overview

The smallest country in the world is home to the largest collection of masterpieces: Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Join this exclusive tour with an official Vatican museum guide and skip the long line through a separate VIP entrance, enjoy the many works of art by Raphael and the Renaissance masters, the magnificent architecture and artifacts of ancient Greece before witnessing the breathtaking beauty of the Sistine Chapel di Michelangelo, you can have a direct entrance to St. Peter's Basilica without a queue at the end of the tour (PLEASE NOTE: The Vatican does not always permit the access to the Basilica so IT IS NOT GUARANTEED.)

There is the possibility to request a private pick up from your accommodation to the museums, just text us directly and we will inform you on the prices.

What's Included

  • Skip the line tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Maps of the Vatican

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via dei Gracchi
    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 City

    Visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the Papal collections of the Vatican Museums in a small group with our professional licensed guide. Highlights include the 'Grand Entrance', the courtyards of the Pinacoteca and the Pigna, the Gregorian and Pio Clementino museums, the Upper Galleries, the Hall of Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms, parts of the Borgia Apartment, the collection of Contemporary Art and the Sistine Chapel. Make your trip to Rome eternally memorable with our acclaimed Vatican Tour.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Sistine Chapel

    The Sistine Chapel is one of the greatest treasures of the Vatican City. It is without doubt one of the greatest art treasures of all time, one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

    skip-the-line admission to st. peter's basilica free on this tour
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Warning: if you have more than 78% of disability please, kindly communicate it to us. We need to know it because of the Vatican entrance rules. If you don't the tour will be cancelled.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide?

    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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    Activity code: C-165889P32


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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide?
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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:
    • skip the line tickets.
    • All Fees and Taxes.
    • maps of the Vatican.
    • skip the line service.
    • headphones to listen.
    • official tour guide with vatican museums, Sistine Chapel with St Peter’s Basilica.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 5. 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?
    A:

    Accessibility information for the Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Warning: if you have more than 78% of disability please, kindly communicate it to us. We need to know it because of the Vatican entrance rules. If you don't the tour will be cancelled.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide 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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    • Skip the line tickets
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Maps of the Vatican
    • Skip the line service
    • Headphones to listen
    • Official tour guide with vatican museums, Sistine Chapel with St Peter’s Basilica

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Warning: if you have more than 78% of disability please, kindly communicate it to us. We need to know it because of the Vatican entrance rules. If you don't the tour will be cancelled.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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