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Semiprivate Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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Uncover the history of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning as you enjoy skip-the-line access. Fancy a professional semi-private guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.

  • 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. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    3-3.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Reserved entrance tickets
    • Professional guide for expert insights
    • Small group (max 10 people)
    • Wireless audio headsets for clear commentary
    • Lounge service with small bottle of mineral water, free Wi-Fi and espresso coffee
    • Pick up service available if option selected
    • St Peter’s Basilica entrance
    • Drop off
    • Optional gratuities
    • Meals and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy a privileged semiprivate tour with a professional guide in a group of 10
  • Have exclusive reserved access to the Vatican Museums
  • Visit of the inside of Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel and Tapestries Gallery
  • View Michelangelo’s 'The Final Judgement'
  • Enjoy St Peter’s Square group explanation

Description

Experience a professionally guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel ans skip the long entrance lines in a small group. 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. Then, admire the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

When you arrive, your guide will lead you to the museums through the reserved official partner's entrance. 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.

Disclaimer: 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 will be allowed
  • 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.
  • For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. It is also mandatory to bring your passport on the day of the tour.
  • 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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Tour in English

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Tour in Spanish with Pickup

Tour in English with Pickup

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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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