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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Guided Tour

7 Reviews 4.57 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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Overview

See the best of the Vatican Museums with this 2.5-hour tour including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Learn about the amazing collection inside the vast museum from your knowledgeable guide.

• 2.5-hour Vatican Museums tour including the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
• Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums to avoid the long lines.
• See the highlights of the museum with your professional guide.
• Marvel at the beautiful Michelangelo frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
• Explore St Peter's Basilica following the museum tour.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line tickets to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets
  • Professional Guide
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup & Drop
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Meeting Location

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Via degli Scipioni
9, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

Explore the famous Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with a 2 hour tour before it is open to normal public. Enjoy skip-the-line access with your licensed guide to bypass the long lines at the museum's entrance. Learn about all the highlights of the vast collections inside the Vatican Museums, including the Raphael Rooms. See the gorgeous Michelangelo frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel. Make your way to St. Peter's Basilica via a special skip-the-line passage. Walk through the enormous church. Learn about the history of the church and its artwork. Enjoy more time to explore St. Peter's Basilica at your leisure after the tour ends in Sistine Chapel
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Guided Tour?

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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Activity code: C-181109P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Guided Tour?
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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:
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel.
  • Headsets.
  • Professional Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food & Drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Pickup & Drop.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
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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 Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Guided Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Guided 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 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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  • Skip-the-line tickets to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets
  • Professional Guide
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup & Drop

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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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