Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
Overview
Private entry at the Vatican is always a special experience. Even our seasoned guides who have seen it countless times appreciate the opportunity to admire art in this setting. You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican oversees over 6 million visitors each year, so entering alone can soon prove to be an overwhelming and painful ordeal.
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We recommend reserving this private tour with us to customize your experience for you and you family. We promise that this family/child-friendly setting will satisfy ever member of your group (our guides are known to keep the little ones intrigued!) Should we also mention Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?? This beautiful masterpiece needs no introduction.
No line = no stress! (not to mention that you get to steer clear of the sun and unbearable heat during the summer months!)
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We offer two time slots for this private tour experience (morning or afternoon). Have your pick!
What's Included
- Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
- Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica
- A tour guide highly reviewed on [BRAND]
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via Plauto
17, 00193 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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Borgo
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica?
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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).
- Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.
- Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica.
- A tour guide highly reviewed on Tripadvisor.
- Private transportation.
- 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..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica 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
- Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
- Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica
- A tour guide highly reviewed on [BRAND]
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
