Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour from Rome
Overview
Imagine yourself wandering through the Vatican Museums, a treasure chest overflowing with art and history that whispers stories across centuries.
Within the Vatican Museums, lose yourself in the Renaissance perfection of Raphael's Rooms, frescoes so stunning they'll leave you breathless. Encounter iconic sculptures like Laocoön and His Sons, a dramatic scene from Greek mythology that will stir your emotions. Travel back in time within the Gallery of Maps, a cartographic masterpiece that unveils the world as it was once perceived. Throughout your exploration, your guide will weave captivating tales, revealing the lives of the Popes who commissioned these works, the artistic movements that shaped them, and the hidden symbolism embedded within each piece.
Step into the Sistine Chapel and prepare to be awestruck. Gaze upwards at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes, a testament to artistic genius that will leave you speechless.
What's Included
- Entry to the Vatican Museums from the standard queue
- Entry to Sistine Chapel
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and beverage
- Gratuities
- Pickup service
- Skip-the-Line. The tickets are from the standard queue
Meeting Location
Via Vittor Pisani
00136 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- Please note that the tickets for this tour is from the queue and not skip the line
- Due to the rules inside the Sistine Chapel, guides are not permitted to speak. As a result, the guide will provide an explanation of the Sistine Chapel's significance and its artwork while the group is in the queue to enter the Vatican Museums. The guide will still accompany you inside the Sistine Chapel, but no further commentary can be given once inside.
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Sistine Chapel
- This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour from Rome?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-470823P2
Reviews
Average 4.20 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Colosseum Game for Kids and Families
US$131.28
Wheelchair Accessible Skip the Line Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
US$336.16
Skip the line Private Colosseum Tour w Hotel Pick-up Led by Alessandra
US$301.26
Ancient Rome and Catacombs with Private Driver Tour
US$418.72
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Early Entry Vatican Museums: The Best of the Sistine Chapel
US$101.99
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
US$56.15
Pasta Class in Rome: Fettuccine Cooking Class near Piazza Navona
US$51.34
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
Filter by:
- 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).
- Entry to the Vatican Museums from the standard queue.
- Entry to Sistine Chapel.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Food and beverage.
- Gratuities.
- Pickup service.
- Skip-the-Line. The tickets are from the standard queue.
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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour from Rome is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- Please note that the tickets for this tour is from the queue and not skip the line
- Due to the rules inside the Sistine Chapel, guides are not permitted to speak. As a result, the guide will provide an explanation of the Sistine Chapel's significance and its artwork while the group is in the queue to enter the Vatican Museums. The guide will still accompany you inside the Sistine Chapel, but no further commentary can be given once inside.
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour from Rome 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 2024What's Included
- Entry to the Vatican Museums from the standard queue
- Entry to Sistine Chapel
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and beverage
- Gratuities
- Pickup service
- Skip-the-Line. The tickets are from the standard queue
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- Please note that the tickets for this tour is from the queue and not skip the line
- Due to the rules inside the Sistine Chapel, guides are not permitted to speak. As a result, the guide will provide an explanation of the Sistine Chapel's significance and its artwork while the group is in the queue to enter the Vatican Museums. The guide will still accompany you inside the Sistine Chapel, but no further commentary can be given once inside.
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Sistine Chapel
- This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Report Product Issue
