Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Private Tour
Overview
Take a guided walking tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums to fully immerse yourself in the history and artwork of this hallowed place. Start with treasures like the Raphael Rooms (available on early morning excursions) and the Gallery of the Maps, as well as other well-known galleries like the Pine Courtyard and Belvedere Courtyard. Skilfully guided, you'll explore lesser-known areas of the Vatican's hallways and find both iconic and secret gems. When your tour of the Sistine Chapel comes to an end, make sure to stop at Michelangelo's Pietà.
What's Included
- Tour guide, Headsets, Entrance fees, Access to the Vatican Museums, Access to the Sistine Chapel Guided tour. Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Transportation, Gratuities
Meeting Location
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Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour ends at Sistine Chapel which is the last part of the Vatican City. After that the access for the St Peter's Basilica will be provided to the travelers by the tour guide. Tour in St peter's Basilica is not included
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide your Whatsapp number for better communications
- Last tour of the day doesn't give Skip the line access. Travellers have to take the general queue with the guide.
- Security line is mandatory.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
- Due to the passing of Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel may close without notice. These closures are beyond our control, and no refunds will be issued in such cases. Thank you for your understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour 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.
- Tour guide, Headsets, Entrance fees, Access to the Vatican Museums, Access to the Sistine Chapel Guided tour. Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point.
- Transportation, Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour guide, Headsets, Entrance fees, Access to the Vatican Museums, Access to the Sistine Chapel Guided tour. Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Transportation, Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide your Whatsapp number for better communications
- Last tour of the day doesn't give Skip the line access. Travellers have to take the general queue with the guide.
- Security line is mandatory.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
- Due to the passing of Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel may close without notice. These closures are beyond our control, and no refunds will be issued in such cases. Thank you for your understanding.
