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Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $239 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Love Holidays
- Meeting point
- Outside Caffè Vaticano, your guide will hokld a sign with your name
Description
This experience allows you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, the highlights of the Vatican Museums and its galleries, including Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Also, after this immersive walk, you will be lead to St. Peter’s square to admire St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Basilica in the world, renowned for the inspiring Bernini interiors design and Michelangelo stunning “ Pietà “. ( from the outside - no internal visit )
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 2:15 PM and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $239
- Child (ages 5–17)
- $200
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 2:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:52 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
This experience allows you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, the highlights of the Vatican Museums and its galleries
Sistine Chapel
The magnificent Sistine Chapel made by Michelangelo
St. Peter's Square
You will be lead to St. Peter's Square and the Basilica will be explained from the outside - not internal visit is foreseen. After the tour you can decide to enter on your own to visit it.
What's included
Included
Priority tickets to the Vatican Museums
Professional English Speaking Guide
Not included
Gratuities
transportation from/to Hotel
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
11 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code required to enter the places of worship and selected museums. Shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The entrance might not be permitted for the ones who do not respect these rules.
- The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
- The Basilica will be explained from the outside - NO INTERNAL VISIT INCLUDED!
- Tickets costs - Adult: €25 - Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free: Children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.
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 Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel take?
Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel cost?
Prices start at $239 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 Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 2:15 PM and 2:30 PM.
How much does Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel cost for children?
Children aged 5–17 pay from $200, adults from $239. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Vatican Semi-private: Museums and 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 Outside Caffè Vaticano, your guide will hokld a sign with your name. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel 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 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Tickets costs - Adult: €25 - Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free: Children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Vatican Semi-private: Museums and Sistine Chapel worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Love Holidays.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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