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Rome: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, Semi-Private Tour
- Duration3 hours
- GroupShared · max 12
- EntrySkip the line
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Step into the world of the Vatican Museums with a small group of up to 10 people. Skip the line and explore endless corridors filled with Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, ancient sculptures, intricate tapestries, and priceless works spanning centuries. Hear fascinating stories from your expert guide that bring each artwork to life. The tour reaches its pinnacle in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling and frescoes captivate every visitor. Perfect for art, history, and culture enthusiasts, this intimate experience lets you fully immerse yourself in the Vatican’s unparalleled treasures. Dress appropriately: shorts, miniskirts, and uncovered shoulders are not allowed. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through the heart of Rome’s artistic and spiritual wonders book your small-group adventure today!
What to expect
meeting point with the guide
Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, Italy
The Vatican Museums host the most important and largest collections in the world which include masterpieces of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece to Rome, from early Christian and medieval art to the Renaissance, from the 17th century to contemporary art. Frescoes, paintings, mosaics, sculptures and statues of inestimable beauty created by great artists and collected by popes over the centuries are preserved and exhibited in the various rooms of the Vatican Museums and represent the largest art collection in the world. This immense heritage was made possible through the progressive enrichment with masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The Vatican museum complex, with 54 museums in total and 70,000 works, of which only 20,000 on display, is spread over 1400 rooms, chapels and galleries, and is the custodian of an extraordinary legacy of masterpieces, beauty and history as well as a symbolic place of dialogue between cultures and religions.
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City, 00120, Italy
The breathtakingly beautiful Sistine Chapel, which is considered the pope’s home chapel. Walk through this sacred Vatican site to see Michelangelo’s astounding frescoes, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Cross street of via Candia, near the triumphal market. Prati area, Close to the Vatican museums
End
Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Dress code is smart casual Head Office (from 10am to 7pm on Monday to Friday) +39 0687772364 / +39 0687760030 Emergency +39 3890055460 / +39 3208216235 Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What's included
Included
- Skip-the-line access at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
- Headsets (from 9 people)
- Small Group maximum 12 people
- 3 hours Professional Guide
Not included
- Tips
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–8), Adult (9–90)
Additional information
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- One day before please call to confirm the pick up
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
Languages
- Guide
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Product code
- 8515P26
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.2/ 525 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (20) and Tripadvisor (5).
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