Vatican Museums: Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Vatican Museums attract travelers from around the world, which can mean big crowds and long ticket lines. However, this private tour package helps you get in faster. With entry guaranteed, a private guide leads you through highlights such as the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel—while sharing insights into the Vatican’s art and history you might miss when exploring on your own.
- Save time with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
- A guide enhances the tour with commentary as you explore
- Option to add-on a private pickup for extra convenience
- Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for just your personal group
What's Included
- Official Private Tour Guide
- Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- ONLY FOR COMFORT OR LUXURY OPTION: Pick-up from centrally located hotels (within the Aurelian Walls)
- ONLY FOR LUXURY OPTION: Drop-off to centrally located hotels (within the Aurelian Walls)
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- ONLY FOR BASIC OPTION: Transfers from/to Hotel
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Vatican Museums
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Pinecone Courtyard (Pass By)
Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)
2
Laocoön
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Gallery of Tapestries
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Gallery of Maps
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Stanze di Raffaello
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Dress Code required: Knees and shoulders must be covered to access the Sistine Chapel
- Pick-up from hotel is included only if Comfort or Luxury options are selected
- Drop-off to hotel is included only if Luxury option is selected
- It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags, big umbrellas and selfie-sticks. All weapons, hazardous or flammable objects are strictly forbidden.
- Food and beverages are permitted but must be checked.
- Even with your ‘Skip the Line’ ticket you are NOT exempt from the line (queue) for the Security Check. As you enter in the Museums all visitors and their bags have to be screened under metal detectors and to be checked by the Vatican guards.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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