Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour
Overview
- Official licensed PhD Archaeologist or Art Historian guide at your disposal for the entire tour
- An itinerary designed to explore the main sections of the Museums and pay the right tribute in terms of time dedicated and amount of info provided, to the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's
- Transfer from your accommodation to the attraction by private minivan or car with driver
- Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums
- Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule
- You skip the line with this tour
- Admission to sections otherwise unaccessible
- Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel
- Fully client-oriented service before during and after the tour
- All included, no extra fees!
What's Included
- Sistine Chapel brochure
- Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver
- Ticket fees
- Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more
- Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist
- Local guide
- Food and souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
- You meet the tour guide at your accommodation where a private driver with car or minivan takes you to the site - If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A current valid ID is required on the day of the tour for student unger 26 with a student card or under 18
- In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Sistine Chapel brochure.
- Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver.
- Ticket fees.
- Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more.
- Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist.
- Local guide.
- Food and souvenirs.
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 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 Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica 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
- Sistine Chapel brochure
- Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver
- Ticket fees
- Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more
- Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist
- Local guide
- Food and souvenirs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A current valid ID is required on the day of the tour for student unger 26 with a student card or under 18
- In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
