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Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour
★ 5.0 (44 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Rome in tours
- 3 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Private, up to 15 per booking
- Live guide: English, Italian
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Editor's take
Rome in tours collects you from your accommodation for a private 3-hour Vatican visit. Departures start at 10:30, with a guide in English or Italian. You visit the Museums and Raphael Rooms, then the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
Bookings allow up to 15 people in your own party. A car or minivan takes you to the Museums. If the Basilica closes for a service, your time moves to the Museums. Cancellations receive no refund.
What does the private Vatican tour with pickup include?
1 option. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica TourPickup included | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00 and more | English, Italian | €425 |
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist
- Sistine Chapel brochure
- Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver
- Ticket fees
- Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more
Not included
- Food and souvenirs
Tour or official ticket?
This tour costs from €425, against €25 for the official Museums ticket. The extra pays for your private guide and pickup. Book direct if you can get there yourself and visit without a guide; St Peter's is free.
Itinerary
From the operator: Rome in tours's own description of the route.
Vatican Museums
- Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens - Court of the pine cone - Gallery of the candelabras - Gallery of the tapestries - Gallery of the geographical maps - Raphael’s rooms
Sistine Chapel
- Frescos by Michelangelo - Private Chapel of the Pope - Location of the Conclave
St Peter's Basilica
- Biggest Catholic Church in the world - Canopy by Bernini - Relics of Saint Peter - Pietà by Michelangelo - Saint John Paul II's tomb
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
From the operator: Rome in tours's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- A current valid ID is required on the day of the tour for student unger 26 with a student card or under 18
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
What to wear
- 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
Access and children
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Route and closures
- In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 100% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
5.0
27 reviews
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Photos
From the Rome in tours listing, 5 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: Rome in tours's own description of the tour.
- Official licensed PhD Archaeologist or Art Historian guide at your disposal for the entire tour - An itinerary designed to explore the main sections of the Museums and pay the right tribute in terms of time dedicated and amount of info provided, to the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's - Transfer from your accommodation to the attraction by private minivan or car with driver - Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums - Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule - You skip the line with this tour - Admission to sections otherwise unaccessible - Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel - Fully client-oriented service before during and after the tour - All included, no extra fees!
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