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Exclusive Private Tours Vatican Museum | Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Rome, Italy
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

The Vatican Museums are one of Italy's top attractions, with the crowds to match. Bypass the usual wait times during this skip-the-line, private tour, which includes privileged access to the Vatican Museums, including their wide range of chapels and galleries, as well as Michelangelo's storied Sistine Chapel. As a bonus, audio headsets are provided for groups of more than eight people, so you can move freely without missing a word.
  • See many famous treasures of the Vatican, all in just half a day
  • Bypass the crowds and get priority access with prebooked tickets
  • This private tour helps you beat the crowds at this popular sight
  • This tour is a must-do for art and culture lovers visiting Rome

What's Included

  • Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
  • St. Peter's Basilica skip the line entrance
  • 3 hours Private guide service with an Official expert tour guide
  • Assistance on site and from the office
  • Wi-Fi Headsets Radio system
  • Pick up/Drop off service
  • Food & Beverage
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

    Vatican Museum main entrance (next to the little marble stairs). Your guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with your NAME. MANDATORY MEETING TIME 15 MIN BEFORE TOUR STARTING TIME.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Sistine Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

St. Peter's Basilica

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4

St. Peter's Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Walkers not allowed
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican 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
  • All visitors should  arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
  • Your tickets will be held by the guide for collection on the day of the tour. You will be required to present this voucher. If you have purchased a discounted option you will be asked to show a photo ID in exchange for your tickets.
  • Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name at the Vatican Museum's main entrance in Viale Vaticano.
  • Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter! 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.
  • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
  • The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to variations
  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed.
  • No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
  • Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
  • PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
  • or anything that might prevent you from regularly joining the tour, MUST BE communicated at the time of booking
  • Without notice the direct passage to the Basilica or parts of it can be closed for unforeseeable events. In this case, no type of refund can be requested.
  • Without notice the Sistine Chapel or parts of it can be closed for unforeseeable events. In this case, no type of refund can be requested.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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

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Scott_W, Nov 2021
Our guide Samuel was so informative he brought the whole experience to life . We were blown away by the beauty of the Vatican City , from the spiral staircases to the sculptures, the paintings and of course the Sistine Chapel.

highly recommended 👍🏻

jodi_s, Nov 2019
Our guide Giovanni exceeded our expectation :) since he is very passionate with history, he went the extra mile to provide us with information about the pieces in the museum and the sistine chapel. Book with them you'll not regret it 💕
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