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Private tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

7 Reviews 4.57 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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from $136.22 per person

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Overview

Live a unique stress-free experience with the Vatican day tour.
Your guide will accompany you inside the Museums of the Popes, for an intimate and profound experience with a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, and we will pass through the Raphael rooms and the Cortile della Pigna.
Finally he will tell you about the anecdotes and secrets of the most famous museums in the world.

What's Included

  • Earphones (for groups of more than 6 people)
  • Access ticket to the Vatican Museums
  • Tourist guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

You will discover the wonders of the museums of the popes. You will learn the secrets of the works of the most important authors of the Italian Renaissance, including Michelangelo and Raphael. The journey will end in the Sistine Chapel, which with its Last Judgment leaves anyone who sees it speechless.
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Sistine Chapel

Discover the wonders of Michelangelo's Last Judgment
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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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 Private tour of the Vatican Museums and the 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-314278P2

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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 the 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Earphones (for groups of more than 6 people).
  • Access ticket to the Vatican Museums.
  • Tourist guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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?
A:

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 the Sistine Chapel is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 the 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?
A:

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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  • Earphones (for groups of more than 6 people)
  • Access ticket to the Vatican Museums
  • Tourist guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • 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

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