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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's

13 Reviews 4.69 out of 5 stars Based on 13 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This Semi-Private Tour provides a more in-depth and detailed experience. Unlike any other group tour, this 2.5 hr tour will be tailored for those with an interest in history and art. With your own personal guide, you will be able to view the highlights you are most interested in. Ask all the questions you like, and our Vatican City State Certified Guide will be more than happy to share their knowledge with you. After this 2.5 hr tour, those first-time Vatican City State visitors will be experts in Vatican History.
• Skip the long lines at the main sites of Vatican City.
• Admire the masterpieces of art in some of the 1,400 rooms of the Vatican Museums.
• See Michelangelo's famous "Creation of Adam" fresco in the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included

  • St. Peter's Basilica Ticket Admission
  • Audio headphones
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Tunisi
5a, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

00120
Vatican City

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Vatican Museums

Discover the Vatican Museums with your official guide and admire extraordinary masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Van Gogh and Matisse. Explore iconic sculptures such as Augustus of Prima Porta and Laocoön and His Sons, marvel at Raphael’s famous School of Athens and uncover fascinating stories behind Renaissance and modern art.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Step into the breathtaking Sistine Chapel with your official guide and admire Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling, featuring the famous Creation of Adam, and the magnificent Last Judgment behind the altar.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

You will receive entry tickets for a self-guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. This allows you to explore one of the most important churches in the world at your own pace, admiring its magnificent Renaissance architecture, grand interiors, and masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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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
  • Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
  • Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter’s?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter’s?
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:
  • St. Peter's Basilica Ticket Admission.
  • Audio headphones.
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Blue Badge Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities.
  • Food.
  • St.Peter's Basilica guided tour.
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?
A:

Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's 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?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter’s 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

  • St. Peter's Basilica Ticket Admission
  • Audio headphones
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Blue Badge Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food
  • St.Peter's Basilica guided tour

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
  • Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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