Secrets of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour
Overview
Discover the secrets of the Roman Catholic Church and the Vatican on a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an Expert Guide. Optional: private car transfers.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
3-hour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Enjoy a private tour of the rich collections of the Vatican Museums and see the famous Sistine Chapel.
4,5-hour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the rich collections of the Vatican Museums and experience the breathtaking beauty of Sistine Chapel with a dedicated Private Guide who will reveal the history and mysteries of the Vatican. Book now to secure your tickets as the museum often sold out weeks in advance.
What's Included
- Private tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (itinerary depends on the option selected)
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5-hour option only)
- Pre-booked tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3-hour option only)
Meeting and Pickup
Viale Vaticano
00165 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Tmark Hotel Vaticano
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Rome
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that all sales are final and non refundable.The Vatican Museums are usually sold out well in advance, so it's best to book this tour earlier to avoid disappointment.
- The pre-booked entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapels are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You can save time by skipping the line at the ticket office, but there may be a line to exchange the voucher and undergo security checks.
- Live commentary inside the Sistine Chapel is prohibited. Please dress and act appropriately.
- The 4,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Headsets/whispers will be provided for groups larger than 10 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
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Activity code: C-332537P102
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- Private tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (itinerary depends on the option selected).
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5-hour option only).
- Pre-booked tickets to the Vatican Museums.
- Access to the Sistine Chapel.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking.
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3-hour option only).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Secrets of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Secrets of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour 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 of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (itinerary depends on the option selected)
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5-hour option only)
- Pre-booked tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3-hour option only)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that all sales are final and non refundable.The Vatican Museums are usually sold out well in advance, so it's best to book this tour earlier to avoid disappointment.
- The pre-booked entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapels are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You can save time by skipping the line at the ticket office, but there may be a line to exchange the voucher and undergo security checks.
- Live commentary inside the Sistine Chapel is prohibited. Please dress and act appropriately.
- The 4,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Headsets/whispers will be provided for groups larger than 10 people.
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