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Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

14 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Rome, Italy
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from $188.31 per person

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

A private tour at the Vatican Museums is highly recommended due to the crowd that everyday visits the old galleries and collections. With a private tour of 3 hours we will skip the long lines and you will able to move to areas that are less beaten by big groups and also visit the highlights such as the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilca. The tour can start early in the morning but also in the afternoon when the pressure of tourists is fading.

What's Included

  • Fast entrance gate
  • Professionale guide
  • After you have reserved this private tour, we will book your admission tickets to the Vatican Museum
  • Admission ticket is 35€ each participant.
  • The cost of the tickets is not included: you will pay cash when you will meet your guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Outside the Basilica of Saint Peter

What To Expect

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Vatican City

We will enter the Vatican City to access the Museums
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vatican Museums

We will visit the Art and Archeolocy collections of the Museums
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

Inside the Sistine Chapel you will admire the paintings by Michelangelo
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

We will explore the largest Church of the world with its jewels
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

The Bernini's Colonnade and the Obelisk's square
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-46162P8

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Fast entrance gate.
  • Professionale guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • After you have reserved this private tour, we will book your admission tickets to the Vatican Museum.
  • Admission ticket is 35€ each participant.
  • The cost of the tickets is not included: you will pay cash when you will meet your guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

What's Included

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  • Fast entrance gate
  • Professionale guide
  • After you have reserved this private tour, we will book your admission tickets to the Vatican Museum
  • Admission ticket is 35€ each participant.
  • The cost of the tickets is not included: you will pay cash when you will meet your guide

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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