Viator · Private tour
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel,
Description
Experience one of the most exclusive and intimate tours of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Saint Peter’s basilica is not included in this tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Experience one of the most exclusive and intimate tours of the Vatican with this 2-5-hour walking tour, when the museum is at its emptiest. This Vatican City tour includes all of the must-see stops and skip-the-line entry, beginning with a visit to the Vatican Museums.
Highlights
Expert tour guide
Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
Headsets
What's included
Included
Expert tour guide
Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
Headsets
Not included
Tickets and Visit to Saint Peter’s Dome
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and Drinks
Gratuities and tips (optional)
Traveller Ratings
5.0
30 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This 3-hour walking tour covers the most sacred site in Rome and the world –the Vatican museums the Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line entry to all sites
- Professional and licensed tour guide
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Please note that on rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica will close without notice. In this case, a 2.5-hour tour will be offered inside the Vatican Museums. Unfortunately, since this is something we cannot control or predict, we cannot issue any refunds.
- One Wednesdays, Easter, Christmas and other religious holidays and feasts, St. Peter’s Basilica will be closed. In this case, a 2.5 hour tour will be offered inside the Vatican Museums instead.
- Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and keep your shoulders and knees covered! The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round.
- The Vatican and St. Peter’s also have strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, it is forbidden to bring the following:
- Weapons and blunt objects (i.e. knives, umbrellas, etc.)
- Glass bottles or sprays
- Bicycles, skates, segways, luggage and pets
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any special needs, please contact us directly before booking so that we may be able to accommodate.
- Make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled tour time
- This tour takes place every day except for Sunday and Festivities