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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour | Group Tour

Vatican City· Rome
by Viator
Duration2h 30m
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageGerman, English

The Experience

Take in the magnificence of the artworks held at the Vatican with an art historian guiding you through its history and significance. This excursion keeps the group size limited to ensure you receive a more personalized experience versus the big group tours. This tour includes skip-the-line access to the Vatican museums, a guided visit to the Sistine Chapel, and access to St. Peter’s Basilica to explore on your own (a visit is not possible when direct access from the Museum is closed). Marvel at the masterpieces in the Vatican with an art historian. Choose the tour time best suited to you. Tours last approx three hours.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    4.7(16 reviews)

    Non-refundable

    from₹14,669

    Includes: Professional art historian guide · Guaranteed to skip the long lines · Local taxes · +1 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Vatican City

Good to know

Restrictions

  • Not recommended for traveler with motor difficulties and walker users
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements To get inside the Vatican Museum, we will use one group ticket. The Vatican Museum management does not distribute individual tickets to groups. For this reason we cannot give tickets to late arrivals or people who only want admission and visit the museum on their own. Children must be accompanied by an adult The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events. Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument. You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID. Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security. For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued. For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Pets are not allowed Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour