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Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St Peter's Basilica Private Tour

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

Overview

With the long lines to enter and crowded galleries, visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica can take most of the day. On this private tour, save hours with skip-the-line admission and cover the highlights in just hours. Follow your guide through the galleries to focus on the most important masterpieces and marvel at the Sistine Chapel before continuing on to take in the basilica’s art and architecture.
  • Make the most of your time in Rome with fast-track Vatican entry
  • A guide to visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica quickly
  • Linger in the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s frescoes
  • Get more individual attention from your guide on a private tour

What's Included

  • Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide 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)

1

Vatican Museums

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Sistine Chapel

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • 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 Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience Tickets Included
  • 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

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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