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Enjoy Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel : guided tour

72 Reviews 4.28 out of 5 stars Based on 72 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel. Don't miss any of the highlights of the massive Vatican Museums collection before admiring some of Michelangelo's masterpieces.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Access to basilica is subject to unexpected closures
  • Entrance to Dome is not included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Sebastiano Veniero
21, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

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Vatican Museums

Here, in the Museums of the Popes, built-up and enriched over five centuries, you will admire with the rich buzzing of great history and sacred art. Upon entering into the Vatican Museums you will be immersed in the glory of art and culture put in the service of faith.The greatest artists of all time will welcome you: Raphael in the Stanze, Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, Giotto, Leonardo, and Caravaggio in the Pinacoteca, van Gogh, Matisse, and Moore in the area dedicated to Contemporary Art. You will see, with the Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere, the greatest masterpieces of Classical Antiquity. You will encounter centuries and millennia as you enter the Etruscan and Egyptian Museums, along with non-European civilizations in the Ethnological Museum.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, they are the grand fresco sequences that mark the High Renaissance in Rome
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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
  • The Vatican Museums provide free entry for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled with the appropriate certification and provides free entry to caretakers: please inform the local partner when booking if you fit into these requirements
  • 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
  • This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
  • The passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and subject to other unexpected closures. In that case we will instead spend the entirety of the the tour in the museums.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Enjoy Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel : guided tour?

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).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

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

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Activity code: C-11223P15

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Average 4.28 out of 5 stars based on 72 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Local guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Access to basilica is subject to unexpected closures
  • Entrance to Dome is not included

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The Vatican Museums provide free entry for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled with the appropriate certification and provides free entry to caretakers: please inform the local partner when booking if you fit into these requirements
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
  • The passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and subject to other unexpected closures. In that case we will instead spend the entirety of the the tour in the museums.
  • Please arrive on time. Latecomers will neither be accommodated nor refunded.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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