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Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour

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Vatican Small Group Tour
St. Peter's Square
Vatican Galleries
Vatican Square

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Overview

Skip the lines and step into the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide, ready to unveil the wonders of ancient art and mythology. Admire the stunning Gallery of Maps and other highlights as your guide shares fascinating insights.

The tour culminates in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam, will leave you in awe. With an audio headset, you won’t miss a word of the expert commentary.

Perfect for art and history lovers, this tour offers a seamless and enriching way to experience the Vatican’s treasures.

Upgrade Option: Enhance your experience with access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at its grandeur and iconic artworks.

What's Included

  • Headsets to hear good
  • St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected)
  • Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Vespasiano
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 Museums

Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of the apartment of Pope Julius II, where the young Raphael spent many hours decorating the walls of the rooms with beautiful frescoes.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

Visit the Borgia rooms, part of the papal apartments painted by Pinturicchio and his scholars. The Modern art and contemporary galleries were put together as an homage to Pope Paul VI who, during a homely in the Sistine Chapel underlined the importance of the link between the Church and Art.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Get lost admiring the unique frescoes that decorate the interiors of the Sistine Chapel. Painted by some of the greatest masters of the Renaissance period, the decorative frescoes depict Biblical episodes, such as the Creation of Adam and Eve, and many more.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican City (Pass By)

The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence. With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
  • Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
  • Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Headsets to hear good.St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected).Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.Professional guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities.Hotel pickup and drop-off.Food and drinks.Basilica guided tour. 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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Average 4.31 out of 5 stars based on 136 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Headsets to hear good.
  • St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected).
  • Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Basilica guided tour.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group 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!

 

 

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Headsets to hear good
  • St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected)
  • Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Basilica guided tour

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A current valid passport or ID document is mandatory on the day of the tour
  • If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
  • Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
  • Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
  • Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
  • Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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