Vatican & Sistine Chapel: Small Group Tour, Early Entrance Option
Overview
Discover the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums with a small group and an expert guide for a high-quality, intimate experience.
Note: The 7:45 AM option grants you Early Access at 8:00 AM, entering before the general public.
What's Included
- Small group (12 pax max)
- Early access to the Vatican Museums (if option selected)
- Helpline and assistance
- Earphones
- Access to Sistine Chapel
- Professional guide
- Pick-up and mobility
- Tips
- St Peter Basilica
Meeting Location
Via Tunisi
4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Vatican City
After completing the tour, customers exit directly onto St. Peter's Square.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes 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
- In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
- People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-90652P16
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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).
- Small group (12 pax max).
- Early access to the Vatican Museums (if option selected).
- Helpline and assistance.
- Earphones.
- Access to Sistine Chapel.
- Professional guide.
- Pick-up and mobility.
- tips.
- St Peter Basilica.
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 & Sistine Chapel: Small Group Tour, Early Entrance Option is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican & Sistine Chapel: Small Group Tour, Early Entrance Option 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
- Small group (12 pax max)
- Early access to the Vatican Museums (if option selected)
- Helpline and assistance
- Earphones
- Access to Sistine Chapel
- Professional guide
- Pick-up and mobility
- Tips
- St Peter Basilica
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
- In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
- People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
