Vatican & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry, St Peter's Optional
Overview
Enjoy one of the biggest and most visited museums in the world: the Vatican Museums in Rome. Take this 3-hour guided tour to immerse yourself in the best works of art.
After heading right inside with your included tickets, follow your guide through the collections of priceless treasures, from Michelangelo's legendary Sistine Chapel to the intricate tapestries crafted by Raphael's apprentices
What's Included
- Headphones in the Vatican Museums
- Priority entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
- St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option chosen)
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
- Expert tour guide
- Tips
- Pick up and mobility
- St Peter Entrance (if you select the option without Basilica)
Meeting Location
Viale Giulio Cesare
229, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours 50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobile impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
- People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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).
- Headphones in the Vatican Museums.
- Priority entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums.
- St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option chosen).
- Access to the Sistine Chapel.
- Expert tour guide.
- Tips.
- Pick up and mobility.
- St Peter Entrance (if you select the option without Basilica).
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 Vatican & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry, St Peter's Optional is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobile impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry, St Peter’s Optional 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
- Headphones in the Vatican Museums
- Priority entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
- St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option chosen)
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
- Expert tour guide
- Tips
- Pick up and mobility
- St Peter Entrance (if you select the option without Basilica)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobile impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
- People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
