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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica Guided Tour

33 Reviews 4.12 out of 5 stars Based on 33 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.
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Overview

You will visit one of the most important museums in the world avoiding the line!
You can admire also the MIchelangelo's Sixtine Chapel!!!
If you want to , you can combine this tour with "Saint Peters Basilica fast pass entrance" to complete your experience at Vatican City.
we will be providing a very good english speaking professional guide who will not make you feel bored and make your experience memorable

What's Included

  • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip The Line Services and Tickets
  • Lunch
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Meeting Location

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Via Vespasiano
83, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

Vatican museums: One of the largest museums in the world, also most visited one. With this Your ticket you can avoid queuing for hours to get your entry there.Full with many masterpieces, it's known as the best museum. Save your time by not queuing and make this quality visit with a tour guide who will be giving you very interesting & educational info
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Sistine chapel also known as Capela Sistina where pope election take place. Michael Angelo made this masterpiece judgment days painting surrounded all over in this chapel. In this tour you will not have any lining with thousands of visitors who wait to be inside. Also you have a guide who will explain you this painting.Avoid queues and have an informative tour
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (pass by)

THIS IS THE LAST PART OF THIS TOUR ALSO MOST INTERESTING ONE WE WILL BE USING A UNDERGROUND PASSAGE WHICH IS ONLY ALLOWED FOR AN OFFICIAL GUIDE WHO WORK FOR VATICAN THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF VISITOR TO GET IN QUEUE TO ENTER IN BASILICA SO LINE GET MASSIVE ALMOST EVERY DAY, DURING SUMMER EVEN 3 hours LONG UNDER HIT WITH OUR GUIDE YOU WILL BE GOING WITHOUT HASTLE AND BY USING PRIVILEGE SO NO WASTE OF TIME ITS NOT A TOUR WITH GUIDE IF NOT CLOSE BY AUTHORITY WE WILL PROVIDE SKIP THE LINE ENTRY TO THE BASILICA SO ALL IN ONE TOUR FOR THE VATICAN
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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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica Guided Tour?

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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Activity code: C-210377P4

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica Guided Tour?
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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Skip The Line Services and Tickets.
  • Licensed guide in your language.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
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..

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?
A:

Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica Guided Tour 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 Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica 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.

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What's Included

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  • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip The Line Services and Tickets
  • Licensed guide in your language
  • Lunch

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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