Vatican Museums Small Group Tour with St Peter's Basilica Access
Overview
Enter the Vatican Museums in a small group with timed entry and discover one of the world’s most important art collections, avoiding the busiest hours. With a licensed expert guide, you will follow a carefully planned route with clear explanations and a relaxed pace.
Your visit includes highlights such as the Pio Clementino Museum, the Upper Galleries and the Raphael Rooms, where you can admire masterpieces like The School of Athens. The tour continues into the Sistine Chapel, where you will experience Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment.
From the Museums, your guide will accompany you to St. Peter’s Basilica. Inside, you will explore at your own pace and admire works such as Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Please arrive 15 minutes early and dress appropriately. Full names are required 72 hours in advance to guarantee Basilica access.
PLEASE NOTE: On Wednesdays no Basilica access due to Papal Audience. It may also close without notice for religious events.
What's Included
- On Wednesdays the Basilica access is not included due to the Pope's Public Audience
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Lunch
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
104, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
- On Wednesdays the access to the Basilica is not allowed due to the Pope's audience
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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 (CET).
- On Wednesdays the Basilica access is not included due to the Pope's Public Audience.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Lunch.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Gratuities.
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 Vatican Museums Small Group Tour with St Peter's Basilica Access is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Vatican Museums Small Group Tour with St Peter’s Basilica Access 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- On Wednesdays the Basilica access is not included due to the Pope's Public Audience
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Lunch
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
- On Wednesdays the access to the Basilica is not allowed due to the Pope's audience
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
