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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour - Pickup

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Enjoy skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Discover papal treasures and stunning art on a 3-hour guided tour through these iconic sites.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Duration
    3 hours
  • Includes
    • Reserved entrance tickets
    • Professional guide for expert insights
    • Wireless headset for clear commentary
    • Small group (max 10 people)
    • Pick-up from selected centrally located hotels
    • Gratuities
    • Transfers from hotels not included on the pick-up list
    • St. Peter's Basilica entrance ticket
    • Raphael's rooms for afternoon departures
    • Drop off at hotel
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Skip the long lines to view the Papal treasures of the Vatican Museums
  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's renowned ceiling
  • St Peter’s Square group explanation
  • Tour the Raphael Rooms (only for morning departures)
  • Small-group intimacy with only 10 guests

Description

Experience the Vatican's spiritual and artistic treasures with a small-group tour limited to just 10 participants for an intimate journey through one of the world’s most revered sites. This exclusive tour takes you through the Vatican Museums, including highlights such as the Pio Clementino Museum, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Gallery of Tapestries.

Stand in awe beneath the breathtaking ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment showcases his unparalleled artistry. Then reach St. Peter’s Square, the spiritual heart of the Vatican City, as your guide provides you with an external explanation of the Basilica, leaving the option to you to enter on your own, or end your tour there with the rest of the group.

This comprehensive tour not only highlights the masterpieces of legendary artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo but also delves into the cultural and spiritual stories that have shaped human history, with expert guidance that will enrich your visit with insights into the Vatican's history, art, and architecture, offering a personalized and in-depth experience that’s second to none.

There are morning and afternoon tours. Morning tours (3,5 hours) include the Galleria dei Candelabri, the Galleria degli Arazzi (Raphael Cartoons), the Galleria delle Carte geografiche, the Sala Sobieski, the Sala dell'Immacolata Concezione, the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments leading to the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square. Afternoon tours (3 hours) include the Galleria dei Candelabri, the Galleria degli Arazzi (Raphael Cartoons), the Galleria delle Carte geografiche, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square.

Please note that if the Sistine Chapel is not accessible for reasons beyond our control, no partial refund will be provided

Good to know before you go
  • Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts and no hats are allowed
  • No umbrellas, trolleys, baby strollers, large bags and tripods will be allowed
  • Tours in French could be carried out along with the Portuguese language and vice versa.
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased.
  • Providing a first name and surname is mandatory.
  • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    19-99 years
  • Children
    6-18 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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