ROME: Private Skip-the-Line Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums
Overview
The Sistine Chapel and The Vatican Museums are two of the most iconic places to experience while in Rome. Filled with history, culture and religious power, there is no other place in the Eternal city that is able to concentrate so many artistic treasures.
Our professional guide will pick you up in front of St. Peter’s square and escort you to the museum's entrance.
Tickets are included so you don’t have to worry to book them in advance.
Enjoy the 2.5h guided tour appreciating some of the most important painted masterpieces in the world, like Michelangelo’s last judgement in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s ‘The School of Athens’ but also Caravaggio’s ‘The Entombment of Christ’ and Leonardo’s ‘St Jerome in the Wilderness’. Among the sculptures you won’t miss the famous ‘Belvedere Torso’ and ‘Laocoön and His Sons’.
If you love art and classic culture this tour should not be missed!
What's Included
- Radio system (from 5 participants)
- Private group
- Skip-the-line Entrance ticket (entrance may vary between 08:45am and 10:00am)
- Professional local licensed guide
- Extras
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Radio system (from 5 participants).
- Private group.
- Skip-the-line Entrance ticket (entrance may vary between 08:45am and 10:00am).
- Professional local licensed guide.
- Extras.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There 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 ROME: Private Skip-the-Line Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for ROME: Private Skip-the-Line Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums 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
- Radio system (from 5 participants)
- Private group
- Skip-the-line Entrance ticket (entrance may vary between 08:45am and 10:00am)
- Professional local licensed guide
- Extras
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
