Skip the Line: Semi Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Afternoon Tour
Overview
Join our exclusive, Semi Private guided afternoon tour of the Vatican. With no more than 12 people in the group our guide will tailor the tour experience to your personal interests.
Stroll through the vast galleries and visit the Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of the Candelabra. Admire the beautiful Pine Courtyard, and enter the Pio Clementine Museum. Step inside the famous Raphael's Rooms and see "The School of Athens".
Enter the stunning Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s famos frescos “The Last Judgement” and “The Creation of Adam”, and many other artworks made by famous artists such as Raphael, Botticelli and Perugino.
Guided tours are not allowed inside St. Peter's Basilica in the afternoon due to religious functions.
What's Included
- Head sets when needed
- Skip the line access
- Instant confirmation
- Entrance tickets
- Small group with a maximum of 12 people
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- St. Peter's Basilica is not included
Meeting Location
Viale Giulio Cesare
243, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
The tour will end up at the Sistine Chapel.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line: Semi Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Afternoon Tour?
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Head sets when needed.
- Skip the line access.
- Instant confirmation.
- Entrance tickets.
- Small group with a maximum of 12 people.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- St. Peter's Basilica is not included.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip the Line: Semi Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Afternoon Tour is as follows:
- 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 Skip the Line: Semi Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Afternoon 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
- Head sets when needed
- Skip the line access
- Instant confirmation
- Entrance tickets
- Small group with a maximum of 12 people
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- St. Peter's Basilica is not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
