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Vatican Private Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

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Overview

Our expert Tour Guides will ensure you have the experience of a lifetime during your visit to the Vatican with skip-the-line entrance tickets and a 3-hour dedicated visit. Your visit will be 100% stress free, and there will not be other participants joining your tour, you will be able to customise the museum itinerary to your preference.

What's Included

  • Headsets ( Groups 6+ participants)
  • Fast-track entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Vatican Museums Fast-track entrance ticket
  • Hotel pick up/drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Sebastiano Veniero
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

Meet your Private guide and enjoy a stress-free, skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums. Your expert Tour Guide will show and explain the highlights of the Museums: Museum Pio-Clementino, Pinecone Courtyard, Vatican Galleries, and the Raphael rooms.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is located at the very end of the Vatican Museums. Your Tour guide will take his time to explain the breathtaking frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

You will use a shortcut from the Sistine Chapel to enter St. Peter's Basilica, so you won't have to wait in line. Your Tour Guide will then continue to show you amazing art pieces that are home to the biggest church in the world.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cupola di San Pietro

At the end of your Private tour, you can spend the time you desire inside the Basilica and even climb to the very top to have the most beautiful view overlooking the city. This ticket is optional and can only be paid on spot.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Private Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica?

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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Private Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Headsets ( Groups 6+ participants).
  • Fast-track entrance to St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Vatican Museums Fast-track entrance ticket.
  • Sistine Chapel Fast-track entrance ticket.
  • Private Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pick up/drop off.
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?
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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 Private Tour with St. Peter's Basilica is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Private Tour with St. Peter's Basilica 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

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Headsets ( Groups 6+ participants)
  • Fast-track entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Vatican Museums Fast-track entrance ticket
  • Sistine Chapel Fast-track entrance ticket
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick up/drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.

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  • 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).

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