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Exclusive Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Underground Catacombs Tour and Tickets

Rome, Italy
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The UNESCO-listed Vatican draws thousands of visitors daily—and has admission lines to match. This private VIP tour saves you time waiting in line by granting fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel— plus one of three catacombs along the Appian Way. You’ll enjoy tours in each location, with plenty of time to ask questions. Door-to-door hotel transfers complete this deluxe sightseeing package.
  • Gaze at Michelangelo's famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
  • Don’t wait in any lines: Fast-track access to all visited attractions
  • Visit one of three famous catacombs along the Appian Way
  • Pickup and drop-off from anywhere within central Rome

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Guide
  • Assistance from the office
  • Transfers in a sanitized vehicle
  • Pickup and Drop off from/To your Hotel or another agreed spot (Within Aurelian Walls)
  • Vatican Museum and Sisitne Chapel Skip the line Tickets
  • Private tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel
  • Catacombs skip the line Tickets
  • Small group tour of the Catacombs
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Saint Peter Basilica's visit
  • Guided service during transfers

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private Tour • Professional Licensed Local Blue Badge Tour Guide • Hotel or another agreed spot pickup, Drop off (centrally located hotels or other spots. Within Aurelian Walls) • Skip-the-line Tickets • Entry/Admission • Private Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour and Underground Catacombs Small Group Tour- With an extra charge is possible the pick-up and drop off outside the city center, please contact us.

Ticket Redemption Point

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Itinerary

Vatican City (Pass By)

1

Vatican Museums

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Sistine Chapel

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Appia Antica Archaeological Park (Pass By)

Terme di Caracalla (Pass By)

Circo Massimo (Pass By)

Isola Tiberina (Pass By)

Palatine Hill (Pass By)

Sant'Angelo (Pass By)

3

Catacombe di San Callisto

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for the Vatican Museum and 15 minutes before the starting time for the Catacombs tour, due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late to the stated meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. 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
  • To get inside the monuments it is used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be asked just the ticket entrance.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
  • Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events
  • Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
  • You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
  • Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
  • Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
  • The driver is not a guide. Language service is not provided for transfers.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
  • For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
  • Transpostation to the Catacombs will be lead by a professional dirver (not a guide)
  • The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
  • No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public
  • It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path
  • It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
  • No photos allowed
  • Food and drink are not allowed
  • The order
  • For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Covid-19 vaccination certificated neeed
  • The order in which the sites will be visited can change
  • The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
  • Not recommended for people with walking difficulties or walker users
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience 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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Reviews

3.7
based on 6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful

Rick_M, Oct 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable, enjoyed seeing the sights and especially the sistein chapel, and st. Peters bisicilla.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our efforts to give the best possible service have been appreciated by you. For us every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and give the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano

Upper Management Issue

Lori_C, Sep 2024
When we made all our reservations for up coming trip and events The customer service representative that was making all our reservations doubled booked us for the Vatican in Rome and a Private Boat day in Capri all on the same day. We were in Capri and told them she made the mistake and they need to credit us back for their mistake. They said they had to investigate. You can never talk to a supervisor to get the issue resolved. They say they’re in a meeting representative says it’s still being investigated.. I prefer to talk to somebody in corporate or a supervisor to get issues resolved and they just seem to pass the issue and it goes nowhere. It seems. This happened over a month ago and we’re still waiting for it to be resolved. They’re real quick to charge your credit card, but impossible to speak to someone that can resolve this issue.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Client, We are surprised by this review because we do not sell Tours by Boat in Capri, and you didn't book directly with our travel agency but with VIATOR. When you discovered that you had booked two different experiences for the same day, we offered to change the date with a small extra charge, which is not a common practice in such situations. However, if you book two hotels in two different cities for the same day or a plane ticket at the same time on the same day, who is responsible? We are sorry for what happened, but you cannot blame us for this mistake. Best regards Stefano

Roaming around Rome!

Scott_B, Oct 2022
We loved this tour. Rosa, our guide, did a masterful job at explaining everything on this tour. We would do this again all over again if given the chance. Everyone involved was very helpful start to finish. This is a great way to get a very in-depth look at so many fascinating things.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Client, Thank you for your excellent review, and we are happy you enjoyed the tour. Best wishes to you and your family Stefano

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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