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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Guide - PRIVATE/GROUP TOUR

7 Reviews 4.43 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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110 to 130 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

You'll step into the grand hall of the Vatican Museum, where your captivating adventure into art and history begins! They’ll then take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Vatican Museums, exploring the Upper Galleries, the Raphael Rooms, and the iconic Sistine Chapel. Your guide will bring the art to life with captivating stories, while also unveiling the intriguing details of Vatican City as an independent state. Dive into its rich history and modern-day life, and uncover what makes the smallest country in the World so extraordinary.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Whispers
  • Official license guide
  • Private transportation
  • Saint Peter's Basilica
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Via dei Gracchi
17, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

The public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries.in this tour you will have a professional guide master in arts giving you highlights of the place .you will have a detailed visit of “vatican museum “ Pio Clementino Museum” Laocoön” Gallery of Candelabra” Gallery of Maps” Gallery of Tapestries” Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel also access to the san peters if the secret door is open .
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Within the worldwide known Sistine Chapel with the two masterpieces by Michelangelo: the Creation and the Last Judgement. You will discover the extraordinary technique Michelangelo used to paint the magnificent vault and how and why he had decided, thirty years later, to paint the Last Judgement.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You must bring an ID or Passport (copies or photos on your phone )

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Guide – PRIVATE/GROUP 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Guide – PRIVATE/GROUP 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:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Whispers.
  • Official license guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Saint Peter's Basilica.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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
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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 & Sistine Chapel with Guide - PRIVATE/GROUP TOUR is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Guide – PRIVATE/GROUP 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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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Whispers
  • Official license guide
  • Private transportation
  • Saint Peter's Basilica

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You must bring an ID or Passport (copies or photos on your phone )

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