(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy
Book online or call us
Chat now

from $142.74 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour Image 1
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour Image 2
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour Image 3
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour Image 4
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour Image 5

Loading Options
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience the wonder of Vatican City with our expert-led tours, offering an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary Vatican Museums, the grand St. Peter's Basilica, and the renowned Sistine Chapel. Skip the long lines and immerse yourself in centuries of art, history, and spirituality. Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the famous Creation of Adam, and explore galleries filled with masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and others. Our knowledgeable guides share captivating stories and insights, bringing the rich history to life. Ideal for art lovers, history buffs, and anyone eager to gain a deeper understanding of the Vatican’s immense cultural and religious significance. Join us for a personal and enriching exploration of one of the world’s most iconic destinations. Reserve your spot now and elevate your Vatican experience!

What's Included

  • Vatican Museums Express Entry
  • English Booklet
  • Sistine Chapel Express Entry
  • Transport
See 1 moreSee 1 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Germanico
00192 Roma RM, Italy

Show on Google Maps

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums: Step into a world of artistic and historical wonders on an exclusive journey through the Vatican Museums. Wander through the fascinating Gallery of Maps and Tapestries, uncovering hidden stories and Vatican secrets. Admire intricate Italian maps and be captivated by the stunning sculptures in the Gallery of Candelabras. Don’t miss the chance to pause for a photo at the iconic Pigna statue in the Pinecone Courtyard, a masterpiece linked to the legendary Donato Bramante.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pine Courtyard

The Pinecone Courtyard at the Vatican Museums offers a tranquil escape, where classical architecture meets lush greenery. At its heart stands Donato Bramante’s bronze Pigna statue, a striking focal point that enhances the courtyard’s serene ambiance. Surrounded by artistic and historical grandeur, this peaceful space invites visitors to pause, reflect, and admire its enduring beauty.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sphere within a Sphere

At the center of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna, the striking bronze sculpture Sfera con Sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro commands attention. This mesmerizing piece features two interlocking, fractured spheres resembling intricate mechanical gears, symbolizing the delicate and complex nature of the modern world. Since the early 1960s, Pomodoro has explored this theme through similar sculptures, reflecting the ever-evolving balance between creation and disruption.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

The Gallery of the Maps is a captivating exhibition of historical cartography, showcasing a collection of beautifully detailed maps that span across centuries. It offers a fascinating journey through the evolution of geography and mapmaking, where artistry and history merge in every carefully crafted depiction of the world.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

Wander through the museum’s various rooms before stepping into the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel— the Pope's personal sanctuary and an essential stop on any visit to the Vatican. Gaze up at Michelangelo’s legendary The Creation of Adam adorning the ceiling, and take in the stunning The Last Judgement, his brilliant mural that dominates the chapel’s wall.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 3 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour?

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.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5522254P3


Loading Options
Rome Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Private Personal Rome Travel Photographer for up to 3-Hours

Private Personal Rome Travel Photographer for up to 3-Hours

7
 1 to 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$233.29
Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo

Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo

3
 90 to 120 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$30.33
Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Guided Semi Private Tour

Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Guided Semi Private Tour

3
 2 hours 30 minutes  Instant Confirmation
from
$210.54
Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Tuscany Wine Tour, Small Group

Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Tuscany Wine Tour, Small Group

93
 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$295

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel
Likely to Sell Out

Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel

861
 3 to 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$105.87
Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Likely to Sell Out

Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica

5,479
 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$65.78
Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona
Likely to Sell Out

Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona

792
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$66.61
Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome
Likely to Sell Out

Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome

1,322
 90 to 120 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$4.03

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour?
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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Vatican Museums Express Entry.
  • English Booklet.
  • Sistine Chapel Express Entry.
  • In-person Expert Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Transport.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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?
A:

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 Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide Tour is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guide 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 2024

What's Included

Activity name

  • Vatican Museums Express Entry
  • English Booklet
  • Sistine Chapel Express Entry
  • In-person Expert Guide
  • Transport

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Lowest Price Guarantee

Activity name

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your City Boat Tours Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • City Boat Tours promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on City Boat Tours and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • City Boat Tours reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of City Boat Tours.

Free Cancellation

Activity name

100% refund
No refund

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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Cool Support

Ask us anything!

Activity name

Cool Robot