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Private Tour & Skip The Line-Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

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Overview

To visit the highlights of Vatican City and skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Join a knowledgeable license guide for a visit Vatican Museums one of the most impressive art collection of the world. After visit the collection of vatican museum then go for sistine chapel. When finished the sistine chapel then get the direct access to the st. peters basilica.

What's Included

  • St. Peter’s Basilica access totally depend on Vatican Authority.
  • Skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Admission Ticket to Vatican Museum
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transport
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Candia
131, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

St. Peter in Vatican City begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V. It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar, which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle.

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Vatican Museums

The Vatican Historical Museum was founded in 1973 at the behest of Pope Paul VI and was initially hosted in environments under the Square Garden. In 1987, it moved to the main floor of the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran where it opened in March 1991. Here you will see the Vatican Museum, Pine Cone Courtyard, Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Geographical Maps, Sistine Chapel, and Privilege entrance of St.Peters's Basilica.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and 1481.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Peter's Basilica, the present basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City (an enclave in Rome), begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V. It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar, which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle.
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30 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour & Skip The Line-Vatican Museum 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour & Skip The Line-Vatican Museum 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • St. Peter’s Basilica access totally depend on Vatican Authority.
  • Skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • Admission Ticket to Vatican Museum.
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Audio headsets for listening guide always.
  • License Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and Drinks.
  • Transport.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 17..

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 & Skip The Line-Vatican Museum and 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 & Skip The Line-Vatican Museum 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?
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

Activity name

  • St. Peter’s Basilica access totally depend on Vatican Authority.
  • Skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Admission Ticket to Vatican Museum
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Audio headsets for listening guide always
  • License Guide
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transport

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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