Overview
Experience the Vatican Museums in an unparalleled manner with an exclusive private guided tour. By skipping all the queues, delve into the vast art collection of the Vatican Museums, rich with treasures of art, culture, and history. Admire iconic masterpieces including the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Raphael's Rooms, Michelangelo's Last Judgment, and the renowned 'La Pieta'. The tour will end with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (excluding Wednesdays and certain holidays when the Basilica may be closed), offering the chance to admire Michelangelo's 'Pietà' and Bernini's Baldachin.
What's Included
- Priority tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Priority access to the Sistine Chapel
- Saint Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica
- Private tour Guide
- Headsets to hear your tour guide clearly
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
00120
Vatican City
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
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Vatican Museums
2 hours 45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
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
- Immediate confirmation up to 2 days before the visit.
- We advise you to arrive on time. This allows us to guarantee a quality tour. By arriving on time, you will make the most of your time on the tour, respecting all the participants and with no risk of missing the tour.
- No large umbrellas, large backpacks or sharp objects are allowed.
- By booking this tour, you will avoid the long queues to enter the Vatican Museums.
- Dress Code: Knees and shoulders must be covered.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Private tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-61016P24
Traveler Photos
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Visit Rome from the top of our Pink Buses on this fun hop-on hop-off bus tour. Listen to the ongoing narrative on the city's history...
$27
Enjoy the visit of some of the world’s most significant works of art and hear something of the history and stories surrounding the magnificent locations...
$143
This fascinating half-day tour incorporates the Vatican City’s most famous attractions, including the collection of Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of...
$148
With this priority access admission you will skip the line for Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel. Your tickets will be sent to your email a...
$79
Visit Rome from the top of our Pink Buses on this fun hop-on hop-off bus tour. Listen to the ongoing narrative on the city's history...
$27
Enjoy the visit of some of the world’s most significant works of art and hear something of the history and stories surrounding the magnificent locations...
$143
This fascinating half-day tour incorporates the Vatican City’s most famous attractions, including the collection of Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of...
$148
With this priority access admission you will skip the line for Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel. Your tickets will be sent to your email a...
$79
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Skip the long lines and discover the treasures of the Vatican with an expert guide. Explore the Vatican Museums' world-renowned collections, including masterpieces such as...
$25
Skip the lines to the the Vatican Museums, discover history, artifacts and papal treasures at the galleries and you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel,...
$121
This self-guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is ideal for independent travelers who want to explore at their own pace while avoiding...
$43
Step into the spiritual and artistic heart of Vatican City with an unforgettable visit to St. Peter’s Basilica — one of the most iconic and...
$15
Skip the long lines and discover the treasures of the Vatican with an expert guide. Explore the Vatican Museums' world-renowned collections, including masterpieces such as...
$25
Skip the lines to the the Vatican Museums, discover history, artifacts and papal treasures at the galleries and you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel,...
$121
This self-guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is ideal for independent travelers who want to explore at their own pace while avoiding...
$43
Step into the spiritual and artistic heart of Vatican City with an unforgettable visit to St. Peter’s Basilica — one of the most iconic and...
$15
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- Priority tickets to the Vatican Museums.
- Priority access to the Sistine Chapel.
- Saint Peter's Basilica.
- Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica.
- Private tour Guide.
- Headsets to hear your tour guide clearly.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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 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.
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 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Private tour 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 Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Private 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 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
- Priority tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Priority access to the Sistine Chapel
- Saint Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica
- Private tour Guide
- Headsets to hear your tour guide clearly
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and 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
- Immediate confirmation up to 2 days before the visit.
- We advise you to arrive on time. This allows us to guarantee a quality tour. By arriving on time, you will make the most of your time on the tour, respecting all the participants and with no risk of missing the tour.
- No large umbrellas, large backpacks or sharp objects are allowed.
- By booking this tour, you will avoid the long queues to enter the Vatican Museums.
- Dress Code: Knees and shoulders must be covered.
