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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

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Overview

You can't come to Rome without visiting the Vatican. But with millions of tourists visiting each year, most people spend more time standing in line than sightseeing - and even when inside they don't know what to see.

Our priority skip-the-line entrance and expert guides guarantee you see the very best the Vatican has to offer, leaving you feeling like an expert who's seen everything there is to see. It visits all the main sites, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms - giving you the complete Vatican experience!

When visiting the Vatican, please make sure you cover knees and shoulders - even in the summer.

What's Included

  • Small-Group Tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fast Track Vatican Tickets

    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

    Our tour concludes after visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, then you will be escorted to St Peter's Basilica

    What To Expect

    Vatican Museums

    The Vatican Museums are some of the largest museums in the world, with over 1000 rooms and 7km of art galleries. With our expert guides, you’re guaranteed to see the very best the Vatican has to offer without spending a whole day getting lost. You will explore the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Tapestries. Your guide will bring to life the magnificent works of Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Michelangelo and many more. Discover the hidden secrets and dark politics that lie behind the beauty of the works collected in these sacred halls.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Sistine Chapel

    Prepare to be in awe of the masterpiece that is the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s legendary Creation of Adam and marvel at The Last Judgement. There is no talking in the chapel so your guide will explain the history before you enter. You will learn the secrets of the Pope’s personal place of worship and the story of how Michelangelo spent years perfecting his works. But no photos allowed!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour?
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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).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Small-Group Tour.
    • All Fees and Taxes.
    • Fast Track Vatican Tickets.
    • Expert Local Guide.
    • Guide Headset.
    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
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    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?
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    Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • 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 Museums and Sistine Chapel 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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    • Small-Group Tour
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Fast Track Vatican Tickets
    • Expert Local Guide
    • Guide Headset

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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