Semiprivate Tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Rome, Italy

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The endless collection of art at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel can be overwhelming, and the long line to enter puts off even the most dedicated art lover. Cut this massive museum down to size on this private tour that includes time-saving skip-the-line access and a dedicated guide to help you cover the highlights in just hours. Learn about the evolution of western art, customizing the pace and itinerary to suit your interests.

Save hours with timed admission tickets purchased in advance
Visit the museums' most important works with the insights of a guide
Linger in the Sistine Chapel for as long as you'd like at the end of the tour
Enjoy the flexibility and custom experience of a private tour

What's Included

Local taxes
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Just across the street form the Vatican Museums entrance

End point

Saint Peter's Square
Piazza San Pietro, 00120
The tour ends outside the Basilica of Saint Peter, at the front of the Plaza

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Sistine Chapel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
This ticket enables you to skip the long lines to enter the Vatican Museums.
Wheelchair accessible
All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point; expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
Stroller accessible
Tours departing Wednesday: there is the possibility that you will be unable to include St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square.This is due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St Peter's Basilica could be closed. As an alternative, you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. If you would prefer a ticket with guaranteed access to St Peter's Basilica and the square, do not select Wednesday as your travel date

On rare occasions, St Peter’s Basilica closes without notice. If this happens, the full 3-hour tour is spent inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Your guide will notify you if St Peter’s Basilica is unexpectedly closed upon commencement of the tour. No refunds or discounts will be issued
Near public transportation
Backpacks, tripods and big umbrellas must be left inside a cloakroom on entering the Vatican Museums.
To reduce any disruption for your group, please avoid bringing backpacks on this tour
Wheelchair accessible only to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Access to the Saint Peter's Basilica, form the Sistine Chapel is not Wheelchais accessible.
Most travelers can participate
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.

Reviews

5.0

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Wonderful way to experience the Vatican!

Paula_A, Jul 2024

Our private guide, Rosa, was simply amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. She really made an effort to understand what our interests were and she connected with us in a way that we will always remember! We give her our highest recommendation and hope to meet with her again when back in Rome!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Grazie Mille!!! See you soon back in Rome.

Best tour guide in Rome?

Stephen_J, Jun 2024

Valerio was incredible. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, excellent at communicating (in perfect English), passionate and energetic; the thing I appreciated most was his responsiveness. He made it very easy for me to get a wheelchair to help my mother throughout the tour and changed our itinerary to accommodate that and stayed in touch all throughout the run up to the day itself, making sure we knew exactly where we had to be and what we had to do. I would recommend Valerio for anyone considering any Roman tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Grazie Mille Stephen. It was an absolute privilege to be ambassador of such a World of beauty. My greetings to all fo you.

Our guide, Valerian, was...

Christopher_B, Apr 2024

Our guide, Valerian, was timely, prompt, courteous and fun. He was very very knowledgeable and really added to our understanding of the artwork. We recommend him highly and rate him a 100%!!!!!!!!!