Vatican and Sistine Chapel SemiPrivate Tour with St.Peter's Entry
Overview
Enjoy a more personal experience with our semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and entry access to St. Peter’s Basilica. With a small group and a licensed expert guide, you'll explore the Vatican’s most iconic galleries, such as the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Pinecone Courtyard.
Admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel, then benefit from special access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can continue your visit at your own pace. Perfect for travelers who prefer a quieter, more focused tour with fewer people.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets
- Priority entrance ticket
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
- Tour Guide
- Pick up & Drop Off
Meeting Location
Via Tunisi
5a, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican City
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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 that St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and is therefore subject to unforeseen closures for spiritual celebrations. In such cases we will, if possible, contact you in advance with an alternative tour time or itinerary.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- All Fees and Taxes.
- Headsets.
- Priority entrance ticket.
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica.
- Tour Guide.
- Pick up & Drop Off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican and Sistine Chapel SemiPrivate Tour with St.Peter's Entry is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican and Sistine Chapel SemiPrivate Tour with St.Peter’s Entry 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets
- Priority entrance ticket
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
- Tour Guide
- Pick up & Drop Off
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 that St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and is therefore subject to unforeseen closures for spiritual celebrations. In such cases we will, if possible, contact you in advance with an alternative tour time or itinerary.
- 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
