Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica VIP Private Tour
Overview
Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica on a VIP private Vatican tour with an expert guide dedicated exclusively to your party.
Discover ancient sculptures in the Pio Clementino Museum, then explore the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Maps. When accessible, admire Renaissance frescoes in the Raphael Rooms.
Marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, including The Creation of Adam, and his monumental Last Judgment. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica to discover Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, the bronze Statue of Saint Peter and the Monument to Pope Alexander VII.
This private Vatican Museums tour combines iconic masterpieces, papal history and personal attention, with opportunities to ask questions and connect with your guide.
The itinerary and Basilica access are subject to religious events and Vatican closures. St. Peter’s Dome is not included.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes
- St.Peters Basilica entrance tickets
- Vatican Museums entrance tickets
- Private VIP guided tour with a professional Vatican guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and transportation
- Any service not specifically listed in the inclusions
Meeting Location
Via Candia
143, 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 concludes in St. Peter’s Square. From there, guests may continue exploring the surrounding area independently.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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- Bottled water.
- All fees and taxes.
- St.Peters Basilica entrance tickets.
- Vatican Museums entrance tickets.
- private VIP guided tour with a professional Vatican guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Tips.
- Hotel pickup and transportation.
- Any service not specifically listed in the inclusions.
The minimum age to participate is 18. 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 & Basilica VIP Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 & Basilica VIP 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
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes
- St.Peters Basilica entrance tickets
- Vatican Museums entrance tickets
- Private VIP guided tour with a professional Vatican guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and transportation
- Any service not specifically listed in the inclusions
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
