Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine and St Peter's Basilica
Overview
Discover the Vatican on a Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a Private Expert Tour Guide.
Private Guided Walking Tour for an intimate experience
Enjoy priority access entrance, and tour:
• Vatican Museums
• Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter’s Basilica
Skip-The-Line Tickets included.
What's Included
- SkipTheLine Fast Entrance Ticket guaranteed
- Private Guided Walking Tour for an intimate experience
- VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Meeting Location
viale
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
• Final Point: Tour ends inside the Basilica. After you’ve finished exploring with your group, you can stay as long as you want on your own. When St. Peter's Basilica is closed or not accessible Final Point will be the Sistine Chapel.
What To Expect
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Viale Vaticano (pass by)
Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
- Private Guided Walking Tour for an intimate experience
- Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select 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. No refunds or discounts will be issued
- St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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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- 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.
- SkipTheLine Fast Entrance Ticket guaranteed.
- Private Guided Walking Tour for an intimate experience.
- VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
- Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks.
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated.
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 Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine and St Peter's Basilica 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 Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine and St Peter’s Basilica 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
- SkipTheLine Fast Entrance Ticket guaranteed
- Private Guided Walking Tour for an intimate experience
- VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
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
- ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
- Private Guided Walking Tour for an intimate experience
- Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select 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. No refunds or discounts will be issued
- St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
