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Private & Small Group Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel& St. Peter’s

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Rome, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on a private or small-group tour.

Skip the lines and enjoy a licensed English-speaking guide who brings the art, history, and architecture to life. Wander through Renaissance masterpieces, ancient sculptures, and then marvel at Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. Finish at St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s grand altar.
Note: St. Peter’s Basilica access may occasionally be restricted due to Vatican events.

Perfect for US travelers, families, couples, and first-time visitors seeking a personalized, stress-free Vatican experience.

What's Included

  • Private or small-group experience
  • Audio headsets for groups of 6 or more
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
  • Dome Tickets are excluded
  • Entry to st Peter's Basilica when closed due to Vatican events
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Germanico
67, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Please note that St Peter's Basilica might close on a very short notice.If this occurs, tour will end in Sistine Chapel and no refunds will be issued.

What To Expect

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Vatican Museums

Take a leisurely walk through the Vatican galleries, which showcase the most significant art collection in the world while bypassing the usual entrance queues. *Pinecone Courtyard offers a stunning view of St. Peter's Basilica. *Octagonal Courtyard features the Apollo and Laocoön statues. *Next, you will explore the Room of the Muses, home to the Belvedere Torso statue. *The Round Room, a smaller replica of the Pantheon, contains Nero's bathtub at its center and will surely be a highlight of your visit. *In the Greek Cross Room, you will find two magnificent tombs crafted from extremely rare porphyry marble. *The Gallery of Tapestries presents incredible optical illusions, concluding with the Gallery of Geographical Maps, which is undoubtedly the most important artwork in the Vatican Museums.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Experience what are arguably the most significant masterpieces of art, Michelangelo's frescoes of the Last Judgment and Creation, and explore the venue where the papal election, known as the conclave, occurs. Attempt to deduce the locations of the stove and chimney, as well as where the newly elected pope will transition from his cardinal attire to the papal garments.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

See a place where st. Peter was crucified and where Pope does the audience every Wednesday.Tour will end with priority access to the St.peter's Basilica that you'll explore at your own pace.Note: St. Peter’s Basilica access may occasionally be restricted due to Vatican events.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Make sure to bring a bottle of water with you
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private & Small Group Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel& St. Peter’s?

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 (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private or small-group experience
  • Audio headsets for groups of 6 or more
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
  • Personalized commentary tailored to your interests
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Dome Tickets are excluded
  • Entry to st Peter's Basilica when closed due to Vatican events
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 10 inch shorts are fine since they are reaching knees
  • Flip flops and sandals are fine as well
  • Make sure to bring a bottle of water with you
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Note: St. Peter’s Basilica access may occasionally be restricted due to Vatican events.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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