Papal Audience, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
Overview
Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Leone XIV at the Vatican! We'll reserve and pick up your free tickets, then make your way through the crowd to secure the best available seats. The Vatican, is a must-see on any visit to Rome, but now we're providing the opportunity to see the Pope himself. Find yourself only feet away from Pope Leone XIV on our guided Papal Audience Service. The Vatican city, also known as the Holy City is the smallest independent state in the world, the home of Pope, and the center of Catholicism. There are plenty of good reasons to visit the Vatican, as this tiny city is full of attractions, points of interest, artworks, and history. Sistine Chapel is an impressive artwork dated from 1473. Michelangelo is the author of the famous frescoes that depict stories from the Old and the New Testament, and “the Last Judgement”.
What's Included
- Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Skip the line entrance tickets for Vatican Museums and Entrance to the Sistine Chapel
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- Papal Audience tickets (free of charge)
- Private professional guide inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up at 6:00am at your accommodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. NO.B.: If your accommodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
St. Peter's Square
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a package service. Papal Audience tickets are not available apart from the service
- Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica : knees and shoulders must be covered
- Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City
- Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Additional price € 50,00.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Papal Audience, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-120696P91
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Our Rome in A Day Private Tour is a tour from your accommodation in Rome designed to cover the beautiful city of Rome's most significant...
$1,056
Discover the essence of Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a private driver. Explore the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and other highlights while...
$113
Embark on the 'Rome Reverie' - a tailor-made sightseeing escapade chauffeured by your private driver. Begin with hotel pick-up and delve into Rome's iconic sights,...
$95
Visit the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and the church of San Pedro Skip the line will save you time and avoid stress. Your guide...
$344
Our Rome in A Day Private Tour is a tour from your accommodation in Rome designed to cover the beautiful city of Rome's most significant...
$1,056
Discover the essence of Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a private driver. Explore the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and other highlights while...
$113
Embark on the 'Rome Reverie' - a tailor-made sightseeing escapade chauffeured by your private driver. Begin with hotel pick-up and delve into Rome's iconic sights,...
$95
Visit the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and the church of San Pedro Skip the line will save you time and avoid stress. Your guide...
$344
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the...
$21
Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn...
$33
Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and...
$56
Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona
Who can say no to Pizza? Especially for Italian pizza? We definitely can't! If you're like us, joining a pizza class in Rome should be...
$44
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the...
$21
Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn...
$33
Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and...
$56
Who can say no to Pizza? Especially for Italian pizza? We definitely can't! If you're like us, joining a pizza class in Rome should be...
$44
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout).
- Skip the line entrance tickets for Vatican Museums and Entrance to the Sistine Chapel.
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur.
- Papal Audience tickets (free of charge).
- Private professional guide inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
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 Papal Audience, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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 Papal Audience, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour 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
- Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Skip the line entrance tickets for Vatican Museums and Entrance to the Sistine Chapel
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- Papal Audience tickets (free of charge)
- Private professional guide inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a package service. Papal Audience tickets are not available apart from the service
- Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica : knees and shoulders must be covered
- Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City
- Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Additional price € 50,00.
