Private Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the masterpiece-filled Vatican Museums—as well as the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica—with an expert guide during a half-day private tour that includes skip-the-line access to avoid hours-long lines. Navigate the museum's sprawling collections with the help of your guide, who will show you the best bits.

Get personalized attention from your guide on a private tour
Skip the usual wait times with priority access
Enjoy a close-up look at some of Italy's finest artistic treasures
Tour begins and ends at convenient central locations

What's Included

Private Walking Guided Tour for an intimate experience
SkipTheLine Fast Entrance Ticket guaranteed
VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Vaticano
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
• Tour Guide will be with a sign "VATICAN MUSEUMS TOUR" on it at the address “Viale Vaticano 100” the UPSTAIRS CORNER with Bar "Caffè Vaticano".

End point

Saint Peter’s Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
• Final Point: Tour ends inside the Basilica. After you’ve finished exploring with your group, you can stay as long as you want on your own. When St. Peter's Basilica is closed or not accessible Final Point will be the Sistine Chapel.

Itinerary

Caffè Vaticano (Pass By)

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
Private Walking Guided Tour for an intimate experience
Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued

In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select 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. No refunds or discounts will be issued
St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
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.