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Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour - Pick up included

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On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.
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Overview

Start your journey with hotel pickup included at St. Peter's Basilica , where you will be able to see the statue of La Pietà and the great Baldacchino by Bernini. Then admire irreplaceable artwork in the Pope’s Gardens as you walk through the meandering pathways to witness the fountains, colorful flowers and Renaissance architecture with a highly esteemed guide. Explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel including the upper Galleries. Access the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and be stunned by the frescoes painted by Michelangelo and the amazing team of Italian Renaissance Artists.

What's Included

  • Private Walking Tour through the Vatican Gardens
  • Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (Centrally located only - within Aurelian Walls)
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel from the Vatican Gardens
  • Food and drinks
  • Drop off service
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up at 8:30 AM at your hotel/accommodation in Rome city center (within Aurelian Walls)

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Giardini Vaticani

Inside the smallest State in the world and its "green heart", amid monuments, historical fountains and rare botanical treasures
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

You will enter directly to the Sistine Chapel with a special access through the Room of the Aldobrandini Wedding, previously known as the Room of Samson on account of the ceiling frescoes by Guido Reni narrating the Stories of Samson. This room is usually close to the public.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. It is known throughout the world both for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held (in the past also some papal coronations), and for being decorated with one of the most famous and celebrated works of art of artistic civilization the frescoes by Michelangelo
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Enjoy the breathtaking Saint Peter's Basilica, shrine of Christianity and Art. You will marvel at the Priceless Pietà, by Michelangelo, and stop by the venerable tomb of Saint John Paul II & Pope Karol Wojtyla.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Pieta (pass by)

The Pietà is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was a representative in Rome. The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal's funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed.
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St. Peter's Square

This monumental elliptical space, enclosed by 284 Doric columns four rows deep (196m wide and 148m long), is the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who laid it out during the pontificates of Alexander VII and of Clement IX.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums, please see voucher for more details
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour – Pick up included?

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 (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour – Pick up included?
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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:
  • Private Walking Tour through the Vatican Gardens.
  • Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (Centrally located only - within Aurelian Walls).
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel from the Vatican Gardens.
  • Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Drop off service.
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?
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour - Pick up included is as follows:

  • 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 Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour – Pick up included 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?
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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

  • Private Walking Tour through the Vatican Gardens
  • Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (Centrally located only - within Aurelian Walls)
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel from the Vatican Gardens
  • Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Drop off service

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums, please see voucher for more details
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction

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