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Small Group Vatican Museums Tour & Sistine Chapel - Max 10 people

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Get ready for an exclusive and unforgettable experience at the Vatican! Our direct-access tour allows you to beat the crowds and discover the wonders of the Holy See in peace. With both early morning and afternoon start times, you'll be sure to be able to squeeze in a visit tot he Vatican state! With the help of our expert local guide and an extra small group of maximum 10 travellers, you’ll enjoy priority access to the Vatican Museums jumping right past the ticketing line. This means you'll get an up-close and personal view of the stunning art and architecture of the Vatican Galleries, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica without having to push through the masses. Trust us, you won't regret starting your day off with this tranquil and awe-inspiring adventure!
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  • Admire Raphael Rooms and its Famous School of Athens
  • Access to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
  • Semi-Private Small Group of Maximum 10 People!
  • A Professional, English-speaking Guide
  • Skip-the-line Entry & Visit to the St. Peter's Church
  • Skip the Line Direct Access to the Vatican Museums, Pio-Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you between Tmark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano, at the top of the big staircase (Viale Vaticano, 100). A representative will be there holding a sign reading “The Tour Guy.” 

Return Details

Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City The tour will end at St. Peter's Basilica (except on Wednesdays when we finish inside the Vatican Museums).

  • Vatican City, Vatican City, Italy
    Meet your guide and semi private group of maximum 10 participants, at a selected location in Vatican City (see voucher) from where your tour will start.
    5 minutes
  • Sphere within a Sphere, Vatican City, Italy
    Before entering the extensive halls of the Vatican Museums, join your guide on a walk through the stunning Pinecone Courtyard. Here you'll have a chance to marvel at Arnaldo Pomodoro's famous ''Sphere within a Sphere''
    5 minutes
  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    Highlights of the Vatican Museums Experience the best galleries at the Vatican with your expert guide, visiting the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps galleries. Admire ancient Roman and Greek statues, Flemish tapestries, and spectacular topographical maps commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII. Your guide will reveal the stories behind these treasures as Vatican secrets are unveiled to you. See Raphael's famous fresco, The School of Athens, and other masterpieces in multiple rooms inside the Vatican Museums. Raphael Rooms Experience the grandeur of the Renaissance with a visit to the Raphael Rooms inside the Vatican Museums. As one of the most iconic artists of the era, Raphael's frescoes are a must-see for any art enthusiast. Explore multiple rooms adorned with stunning artworks. And don't miss the chance to marvel at The School of Athens, one of Raphael's most renowned masterpieces that depicts some of history's greatest thinkers in a grand architectural setting.
    90 minutes
  • Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy
    Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's Last Judgement Prepare to be wowed as you visit the Sistine Chapel - a top attraction in Vatican City. Arriving early gives you the chance to admire Michelangelo's incredible artwork without the crowds. As a sacred space, silence is required, but your guide will provide you with a guide and a pre-visit explanation of what you're about to see. Inside, you'll be mesmerized by the sheer number of figures painted by Michelangelo - over 600! This masterpiece is not only a testament to his talent but also serves as a gathering place for cardinals of the Catholic Church. Please note: The Sistine Chapel is a sacred place, so visitors are required to have their knees and shoulders covered when inside. Failure to do so will result in refused entry to a portion of the Vatican tour. During Rome’s hot summer months, consider bringing a shawl or sweater for covering yourself when necessary.
    15 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    St. Peter's Basilica - (Except on Wednesdays!) The last stop of your tour brings you to St. Peter's Basilica. Accompanied by your guide, you'll enter through a dedicated corridor for groups, granting swift access to the basilica skipping the long queues that often appear on the square. Inside, you'll have the opportunity to witness the Vatican's most esteemed church, believed to house the remains of St. Peter himself. Your guide will introduce you to the cathedral before you enter to explore on your own, allowing you all the time you need to take in the beauty of this religious site. Admire the architecture and art, including Michelangelo's La Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino, and bask in the peaceful atmosphere of this spiritual sanctuary. Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays for the Papal Audience and can occasionally experience other unexpected closures. If this happens, your guide will make up the time at other areas within the Vatican.
    45 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A specific dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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.
  • A fair amount of walking is involved, and there will be stairs between different levels. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
  • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
  • Please contact The Tour Guy to book a wheelchair accessible tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Barbara_A
03 Nov 2024
Liked seeing all the stuff. More info in the beginning on keeping our tickets. A member of Our party misplaced his and had to go buy another one to get into the museum. We had a very nice time. We went through the catacombs afterwards. We went to the Swiss guards and received tickets for the Papal blessing on Wednesday. We are here two more weeks until the 26th of November. Would like to go on another tour. Do you have any for the Papal blessing? Thanks. My girlfriend wentvon one where they met Pope Francis. Thank you.
Kristy_K
22 Oct 2024
This tour was well worth the price. "Skip-the-line" really saves time and it was even better that that we were in the first group of the day. There were still a lot of people inside, especially in the Sistine Chapel, but if we had come in later it would have been wall-to-wall and hard to see anything, judging by the very long lines outside. Our tour guide was great (unfortunately I have forgotten her name) and hit the museum highlights well. This was in October, so I think this tour would be even more essential during the "high season" summer months.
nigelr243
19 Oct 2024
Great tour with Enzo Broccoli. Incredibly knowledgeable guide, not often your tour guide has a PhD, who masterfully kept the group together despite the crowds. I could not fault the way the tour was carried out. The only thing that could be improved would be if the number of visitors in the museum was reduced. Far too crowded for comfort! The art is stunning and brought to life by the wonderful commentary
This tour in is organized by The Roman Guy

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