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Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Private Exclusive Guide

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| Rome, Italy
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Russian

Overview

The best way to see the Vatican is with a private and experienced tour guide. This gives you the necessary flexibility and intimacy to make the tour enjoyable and memorable. Sev has been leading tours for over 20 years and is an award winning senior guide of the Vatican.

What's Included

  • Preferred Fast-Track Entrance Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuities and Tips
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

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Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The tour ends at St. Peter's Square

What To Expect

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Pine Courtyard

After crossing the boarder into the State of the Vatican City, we will enter the Apostolic Palaces and visit the Pinecone Courtyard, where you will begin to explore the vast papal collections.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Museo Pio Clementino

You will visit the oldest nucleus of the Vatican collections, where it all started over 500 years ago.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Galleria dei Candelabri

The Candlestick Gallery forms another precious collection of antiquity within the Apostolic Palaces.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Tapestries

You will see some of the most famous flemish tapestries used in the Papal Apartments from the 16th and 17th centuries.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

You will explore this formidable example of Renaissance Art and Science that will leave you breathless!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

The Raphael Rooms are a testament of the young artist's genius. You will wonder through the Papal Apartments painted by Raphael.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The world famous Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo - a true wonder of the Renaissance.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The largest church in the world! A miracle of engineering and architecture which will absorb all your senses.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Private Exclusive Guide?

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-134789P1

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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’s Basilica Private Exclusive Guide?
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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Preferred Fast-Track Entrance Tickets.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide.
  • Radio headsets to hear your guide speak (when over 4 people).
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities and Tips.
  • Private transportation.
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?
A:

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's Basilica Private Exclusive Guide is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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’s Basilica Private Exclusive Guide 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?
A:

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

What's Included

Activity name

  • Preferred Fast-Track Entrance Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Radio headsets to hear your guide speak (when over 4 people)
  • Gratuities and Tips
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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