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Tours/Rome/Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
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Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel

5.0(32)Rome2h–2h 30min
VIATOR5.0(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(27)
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel

At a glance

Duration
2h–2h 30min
Price from
$287 / person
Location
Rome, Italy
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 32 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private

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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Eden walks
Meeting point
The square is called piazza risorgimento next to the Vatican at the end of the square is the restaurant insalata ricca our guide will be there with the sign, ask the staff of the restaurant if you don’t see Eden walks sign everyone know Alfredo the Menager of Eden walks

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.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Next available
Fri, Nov 6
Adult (ages 6+)
$287

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $401.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.

Tour Options

Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel

Itinerary

Eden Walks
Admission included180 min

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.

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

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
32 reviews
5
32
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How it compares in Rome

  • Rated higher than 79% of 2,303 reviewed tours in Rome

Excurgo comparison of 8,064 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel take?

Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel lasts about 2h–2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel cost?

Prices start at $287 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $401. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Can I cancel Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is The square is called piazza risorgimento next to the Vatican at the end of the square is the restaurant insalata ricca our guide will be there with the sign, ask the staff of the restaurant if you don’t see Eden walks sign everyone know Alfredo the Menager of Eden walks. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

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.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Eden walks.

Reviews(32)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$287/ person
5.0(32)
Duration2h–2h 30min
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationWithin 24h
Check availability on Viator →
Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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