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Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance

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Overview

Let us take you on a journey through time visiting the most important sights in the smallest country of the world, Vatican City! You will have an enriching experience showing you some of the worlds amazing, breath-taking art work, statues. We will show you the Pio-Clementine Museums that includes the world most famous statues, Laocoon group and the Belvedere torso. We will see the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps painted in the 16th century.
After scrolling through the art collection we will enter the former Papal apartments known as Raphael rooms, and the Borgia apartments. We will end in the breath-taking Sistine Chapel named after Pope Sixtus IV. You will spend a little time here, to be able to take in the beautiful frescoes made by Michelangelo Buonarotti, who spent years here to be able to finish the ceiling and the Last Judgment. Our licenced tour guide will take you out via the guided tour exit, not open for general public, towards the Basilica.

What's Included

  • Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip the line entrance
  • Saint Peters Basilica guided Tour
  • Tour guide tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

We will finish in the Sistine Chapel and if possible the guide will exit down into the St Peters Basilica, but as the Vatican is a different country with rules and holidays, unfortunately its not always possible.

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Vatican Museums

This is a Vatican highlight tour, that is an enriching experience showing you some of the worlds greatest and most magnificent art collections. the tour guide will take you into the Vatican Museums in the smallest country in the world. You will have the chance to see some amazing and breath-taking art work and statues. you will have the chance to see the Pio-Clementine Museums with many sculptures, Gallery of maps of Italy painted in the 16th century, Raphael rooms has renowned frescoes by himself including The school of Athens.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Lastly not forgetting the Sistine Chapel celling and Michelangelo's last Judgment. Its one of the most renowned chapels. The ceiling can still be seen in its fully glory to this day, it was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the celling shows you the iconic fresco "Creation of Adam"
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

From the Sistine Chapel the guided tour will finish, if its possible and the guards allow the tour guide to exit via the guide exit, will then lead you into the Basilica. This is the exit that the general public alone do not have access to.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tickets.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Skip the line entrance.
The following is NOT included:
  • Saint Peters Basilica guided Tour.
  • Tour guide tips.
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 Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance 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 Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance 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

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  • Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip the line entrance
  • Saint Peters Basilica guided Tour
  • Tour guide tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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