Private Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
What better way to see the Vatican than with your own private guide? Do just that on this 3-hour walking tour, and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica with customized commentary. From the splendor of Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” fresco to the intrigue of an architectural optical illusion in St Peter’s Square, this in-depth tour charts the stories behind the Vatican’s sacred sites. Even better, the tour provides access that allows you to skip all the entrance lines — even the priority ones.
What's Included
- Reserved Skip-the-Line Access to the Vatican Museums
- Carefully curated private tour just for your group
- Reserved Access to the Sistine Chapel
- English-speaking expert guide exclusively for your group
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Via Tunisi
00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
The tour ends outside Sistine Chapel.
What To Expect
Vatican City
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
La Pieta
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Square (Pass By)
Additional Info
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point; expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
- Only small bags are allowed
- Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
- Please provide the full names of all participants at the time of booking. Failure to submit this information will result in customers being unable to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, and no refunds will be issued.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-3731VATICAN_P
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Reserved Skip-the-Line Access to the Vatican Museums.
- Carefully curated private tour just for your group.
- Reserved Access to the Sistine Chapel.
- English-speaking expert guide exclusively for your group.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Reserved Skip-the-Line Access to the Vatican Museums
- Carefully curated private tour just for your group
- Reserved Access to the Sistine Chapel
- English-speaking expert guide exclusively for your group
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point; expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
- Only small bags are allowed
- Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
- Please provide the full names of all participants at the time of booking. Failure to submit this information will result in customers being unable to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, and no refunds will be issued.
- Operated by a business
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