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Private Vatican Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Overview

This three hour private tour allows you to see the very best of the Vatican City in three hours, accompanied by an expert guide. With reserved tickets there’ll be no need to waste time in queues before you visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and more! During the tour, your private guide will tell you more about the history of these celebrated religious sites and talk about some of the treasures which can be found inside.

What's Included

  • Skip the line ticket
  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
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Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

Your guide will meet you at the outside the Vatican Museums’ entrance and with reserved tickets your tour will start straight away; visiting the Belvedere Courtyard, the Pio-Clementino Museum and the magnificent collection of Ancient Roman and Greek Statues.Your tour will continue through the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps, home to one of the most important collections of Renaissance maps on the planet. In the Sobiesky Room you will see on of the Vatican’s biggest painting in and witness the incredible frescoes which adorn the room of the Immaculate Conception.Raphael’s Rooms are definitely a captivating place to visit. Decorated for Pope Julius II, they display some of Raphael’s greatest masterpieces; the Parnassus and The School of Athens.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Before entering the Sistine Chapel (no talking is allowed inside) you will hear from your guide about the ornate frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli and others that decorate the walls and ceilings inside. Your guide will also provide fascinating anecdotes about this historic chapel which is still used today - famously as the venue for Conclave, the papal election.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • The Basilica is not included since it is not accessible from the museums due to the Jubilee
  • 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 Vatican Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets?

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-112791P2

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vatican Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets?
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:
  • skip the line ticket.
  • private guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
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 Vatican Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • The Basilica is not included since it is not accessible from the museums due to the Jubilee
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Vatican Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets 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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  • Skip the line ticket
  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • The Basilica is not included since it is not accessible from the museums due to the Jubilee
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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