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Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up

4.8(223)4.8 out of 5, from 223 reviews·3h–5h·Private group
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 6Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–6, child 7–17, adult 18–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

This tour offers an immersive experience of some of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world, including Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his monumental "Last Judgment" masterpiece. In addition, accompanied by your expert private tour guide, you will delve into the Vatican’s most breathtaking galleries, including the intricate Hall of Tapestries and the spectacularly ornate Map Room, each a visual feast of art, history, and craftsmanship. Explore these iconic spaces at your own pace and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance behind every masterpiece.

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What you actually do

  1. 1

    You will be taken to the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check. All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge in art and history.

    About 130 minutes · admission included

  2. 2

    Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are the highlights of the tour.

    About 20 minutes

  3. 3

    3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel ans St. Peter's Basilica 4 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, ans St. Peter's Basilica 5 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Mosaic focus

    About 30 minutes · admission included

What is and is not included

  • Other
  • Vatican Museums Adult: €25 Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free admission: children under 6
  • Gratuities
  • Other

Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (10)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • 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.
  • The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the…
  • For the 3hours, 4hours and 5hours option: If the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
  • Hotel drop off at the end of the tour is not included but it can be added for an extra cost. Please message us to add drop off at the end of the tour
Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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