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 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.
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour | Group Tour
What's included
- Local taxes
- Professional licensed art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Small group
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- St. Peter Basilica's entrance and guided tour
What do I need to bring
- Comfortable shoes and clothes
- Dress code is required to enter to Vatican Museums: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST BE covered for both men and women.
- IDs/Passports
Attention
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Pets are not allowed
- Due to management and organizational reasons, customers have a mandatory meeting time 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you arrive late for the meeting, joining the group or rescheduling will be impossible unless you pay for the activity again. Per "No Show" rules, you will not be entitled to a refund
- For any communication, the staff has no responsibility in case of a wrong or inactive phone number. Any change (date and/or time) must be notified and confirmed to have insurance coverage
- Privileged access from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica may be closed without notice. In this case, it will not be possible to visit the basilica, and the tour will end at the exit of the Vatican Museums, and no refund will be given
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and the Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops are 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-timed tickets. So in case of late arrival, tickets will no longer be usable. Tickets are dated and timed so customers must be on time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- 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 individually but are the monument's responsibility.
- Infant seats unavailable
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver's License, Passport, or State ID all work.) You will also be asked to 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 doesn't match the one on your ID.
- Note: the 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 tiny 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 24 hours before the tour's starting time. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers with motor difficulties and walker users
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We kindly inform you that any disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you from regularly joining the tour MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff