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Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $84 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- DE, DE, EN, EN
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- C.I.S. Tours
- Meeting point
- Leaving the Metro stop Ottaviano on Viale Giulio Cesare, Point of Meeting Newsstand
Description
The Vatican Museums are composed of more than 1400 galleries of Roman, Etruscan, Egyptian and Sumerian artifacts that make it one of the most important museums in the world. The Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece, is probably the largest treasure in the Vatican City, as artwork. St. Peter's Basilica is the largest of the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and home to the most solemn celebrations of Catholicism. With our guided tour you will live an exciting experience discovering one of the most evocative places in the world.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 12 times a day, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 23
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $84
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $55
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:51 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 216 of the next 312 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Visit the Cortile dei Pini; the Cortile del Belvedere; the Galleria delle Carte Geografico to see how the world has been represented over the centuries by cartographers; the Galleria dei Candelabri; the Galleria degli Tapestries and much more.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Admire and discover the curiosities of the famous Sistine Chapel, probably one of the most important and largest artistic works ever made and best preserved in the world.
What's included
Included
Entry into the Sistine Chapel
Headphones
Entrance reserved for the Vatican Museums (Value 25€)
All taxes
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Not included
Food and beverages
Transport
Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.7
11 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $84 is 25% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,045 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour take?
Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $84 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 12 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $55, adults from $84.
Does Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour sell out?
It can: 216 of the next 312 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Leaving the Metro stop Ottaviano on Viale Giulio Cesare, Point of Meeting Newsstand. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rome : Vatican Museum &Sistine Chapel guided Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by C.I.S. Tours.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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