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Rome: Guided Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

46 Reviews 4.57 out of 5 stars Based on 46 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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Skip the long line to the museum and enjoy the priority entrance. Our licensed tour guide will lead you to the Pinacoteca-the art gallery, that hosts world famous masterpieces. Go back in time with the fascinating stories of the history of Vatican, full of intrigues and remarkable events. Plunge yourself into the world of art, passing through the halls, full of paintings, statues, geographic maps, which represent the world known in those days. Finish your journey at the pearl of Vatican- the Sistine Chapel, with its ceiling and altar wall, decorated by Michelangelo. This fresco will take your breath away and won't leave you indifferent.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Via Vespasiano
20, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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Vatican Museums

Skip the long line to the museum and enjoy the priority entrance. Our licensed tour guide will lead you to the Pinacoteca-the art gallery, that hosts world famous masterpieces. Go back in time with the fascinating stories of the history of Vatican, full of intrigues and remarkable events. Walk through the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps. Admire the painting in the Raphael room. Plunge yourself into the world of art, passing through the halls, full of paintings, statues, geographic maps, which represent the world known in those days.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Guided Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel?

A: This tour 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. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Guided Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel?
A:
This tour 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.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Headsets.
  • Licensed tour guide.
  • Guided tour to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
The following is NOT included:
  • Transportation.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Rome: Guided Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: Guided Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Guided tour to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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