Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour | Group Tour

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.

Introduction on the Vatican City and Vatican History while entering into the Museum.

Let’s get into the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists. 

Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time.
Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures.

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden

and much more …

Pass along the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section.

Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael’s disciples.

Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581.

Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more

Towards the end of this tour you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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

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• Professional art historian guide
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Local taxes
• Small group guaranteed

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Saint Peter Basilica’s visit

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Due to a strict entrance time, there is a mandatory meeting time 20 min before the tour starting time. Be aware that late arrivals cannot join the tour and won’t be entitled to get a refund as per the standard procedure.
The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons.
All visitors MUST have a photo ID. Security may prevent you from entering the monument.
The capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure, especially on national holidays and events. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.

PLEASE NOTE:
Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter! You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Basilica guided tour is not included in your itinerary.

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 communicated in advance to our staff.

Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.