Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica - Private Tour
Overview
Experience the Vatican like never before on an exclusive private tour crafted especially for you. Discover the fascinating history and extraordinary artistry of the Vatican Museums, home to some of the world’s greatest masterpieces from antiquity to the Renaissance.
With your expert guide, each gallery and fresco comes to life through captivating stories and insights. Enjoy priority access to both the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica through a special entrance — allowing you to admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces and the grandeur of the world’s most iconic church without the usual crowds.
What's Included
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets
- St. Peter’s Basilica skip-the-line access
- Licensed expert guide
- 3-hour private guided tour
Meeting Location
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
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-133237P31
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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).
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets.
- St. Peter’s Basilica skip-the-line access.
- Licensed expert guide.
- 3-hour private guided tour.
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 Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica - Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica – Private 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
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets
- St. Peter’s Basilica skip-the-line access
- Licensed expert guide
- 3-hour private guided tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
