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Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica

6 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy

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Overview

Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica with this skip-the-line guided tour to enjoy the best of the Vatican. The Vatican Museums offer a unique collection of art masterpieces. The itinerary is focused on the most important areas of the museum. Finally, arrive at the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling and in the extraordinary depiction of the Last Judgement. The Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world, will be the last stop on your visit. Today, the church is a treasure trove of precious works of art, such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

What's Included

  • If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
  • St. Peter's Basilica Tour
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Tours starting from 14:30 will not visit St. Peter's Basilica
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

- Skip the line to get inside Vatican Museums directly - Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian. - Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artifacts of all the world.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

- Discover the Sistine Chapel. - Admire the paintings of the genius Michelangelo. - Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

- Discover the Biggest church of the World. - Admire the bronze Baldachin of St. Peter - See the Throne of St. Peter - Explore the Pietà of Michelangelo
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • After the Guided tour you can stay more time inside St. Peter's Basilica
  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed
  • Tours starting from 14:30 will not visit St. Peter's Basilica but Raphael Rooms instead

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican 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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
  • St. Peter's Basilica Tour
  • Skip the Line Tickets
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Tours starting from 14:30 will not visit St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closure

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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 cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
  • Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services
  • After the Guided tour you can stay more time inside St. Peter's Basilica
  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed
  • Tours starting from 14:30 will not visit St. Peter's Basilica but Raphael Rooms instead
  • This tour does not include climbing the Dome
  • For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
  • We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
  • Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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