Private Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Overview
Experience a private tour of the Vatican's extensive collection at your own pace. Get the full story behind famous works of art as your guide brings the Vatican Museums to life.
Discover the masterpieces of the famous Michelangelo. Find out what incredible lengths he went to in finishing the Sistine Chapel. See what his bitter rival was up to in the Raphael Rooms.
Check out fantastic St. Peter's Basilica without the lines. Take in one of the most spectacular churches on the planet. Wander through St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most famous churches ever built. Skip the line and make the most of your time admiring the divine architecture, and discovering the fascinating history of Rome.
What's Included
- Entry to Vatican Museums
- Entry to Sistine Chapel
- Private Vatican Museums guided tour
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear clothing that covers the shoulders & knees, failure to comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, and access routes could change. Please check your messages for updates before your visit.
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Activity code: C-195834P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Entry to Vatican Museums.
- Entry to Sistine Chapel.
- Private Vatican Museums guided tour.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour is as follows:
- 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 Private Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided 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
- Entry to Vatican Museums
- Entry to Sistine Chapel
- Private Vatican Museums guided tour
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear clothing that covers the shoulders & knees, failure to comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, and access routes could change. Please check your messages for updates before your visit.
