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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax)

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Vatican Museums VIP Tour is the small group visit to the one of the holiest sites in the Christendom. You will walk through the Vatican Museums, a splendid collection of the Popes, containing classic sculptures and masterpieces from all time periods. It’s unique opportunity to admire art works by walking trough the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries (Renaissance art), the Raphael Rooms (if opened) and the Sistine Chapel.
Admire Michelangelo’s breath-taking ceiling and Last Judgment fresco inside the Sistine Chapel. Visiting the Vatican State, the smallest country in the World, You will understand more why is considered one of the most important places in the history of the human civilization

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Priviage entrance ticket (security is obligatory!)
  • Tour Guide in English
  • Tips
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

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Piazza del Risorgimento
Roma RM, Italy

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00120
Vatican City

Vatican Museums exit

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour is the visit to the one of the holiest sites in the Christendom. You will walk through the Vatican Museums, a splendid collection of the Popes, containing classic sculptures and masterpieces from all time periods. It’s unique opportunity to admire art works by walking trough the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries (Renaissance art), the Raphael Rooms (if opened).
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

A visit to the Sistine Chapel is a deeply immersive and awe-inspiring experience, filled with rich history, breathtaking art, and profound reverence. Nestled within the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, the chapel itself is famous for its ceiling, masterfully painted by Michelangelo. As you step into the dimly lit, hallowed space, your eyes are immediately drawn upwards to the sweeping frescoes that depict stories from the Book of Genesis, including the iconic "Creation of Adam," where God reaches out to touch Adam's finger in a moment of divine connection. The walls of the Sistine Chapel are equally adorned with powerful frescoes by other Renaissance masters like Botticelli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio, which portray scenes from the lives of Moses and Jesus. At the front of the chapel, Michelangelo’s dramatic "Last Judgment" covers the entire altar wall, illustrating the final fate of souls with an intensity that both fascinates and humbles viewers.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Not guided! Due to Jubilee Year 2025, sometimes the connecting doors between Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica are closed, so the guides will be unable to take the group trough Basilica. No refunds will be issued in this case.
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax)?

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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Average 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 32 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax)?
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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?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Priviage entrance ticket (security is obligatory!).
  • Tour Guide in English.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tips.
  • transportation.
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax) is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax) 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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  • Bottled water
  • Priviage entrance ticket (security is obligatory!)
  • Tour Guide in English
  • Tips
  • Transportation

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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