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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $222 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Rome Tours
- Meeting point
- Via Tunisi 5/a
Description
This Semi-Private Tour provides a more in-depth and detailed experience. Unlike any other group tour, this 2.5 hr tour will be tailored for those with an interest in history and art. With your own personal guide, you will be able to view the highlights you are most interested in. Ask all the questions you like, and our Vatican City State Certified Guide will be more than happy to share their knowledge with you. After this 2.5 hr tour, those first-time Vatican City State visitors will be experts in Vatican History. • Skip the long lines at the main sites of Vatican City. • Admire the masterpieces of art in some of the 1,400 rooms of the Vatican Museums. • See Michelangelo's famous "Creation of Adam" fresco in the Sistine Chapel.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 18 times a day, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Nov 3
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $222
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $222
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:51 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 388 of the next 468 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museum
Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel - Self Exploration
St. Peter's Basilica
You will receive entry tickets for a self-guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. This allows you to explore one of the most important churches in the world at your own pace, admiring its magnificent Renaissance architecture, grand interiors, and masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà.
What's included
Included
St. Peter's Basilica Ticket Admission
Audio headphones
Blue Badge Guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
All taxes, fees and handling charges.
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food
St.Peter's Basilica guided tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
19 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $222 is 97% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,045 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
- Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's take?
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's cost?
Prices start at $222 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 18 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $222, adults from $222.
Does Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's sell out?
It can: 388 of the next 468 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Via Tunisi 5/a. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Premium Tour with St.Peter's offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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