Private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour
Overview
Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel, Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll void the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci; admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel and much more
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Via Santamaura
21, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Strict dress code at the Vatican is applicable . Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Children discount is applied from 14 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
- Infants up to 5 years old are free.
- Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
- The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica. Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
- YOU NEED TO BE AT MEETINGPOINT NOT LATER THAN 20 MINUTES BEFORE TOURSTART, IF YOU DONT ARRIVE ON TIME YOU CANNOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR NEW DEPARTURE TIME
- Private tour for your party only
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).
- 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.
- Professional guide.
- Local taxes.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
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 Private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel 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
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Strict dress code at the Vatican is applicable . Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Children discount is applied from 14 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
- Infants up to 5 years old are free.
- Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
- The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica. Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
- YOU NEED TO BE AT MEETINGPOINT NOT LATER THAN 20 MINUTES BEFORE TOURSTART, IF YOU DONT ARRIVE ON TIME YOU CANNOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR NEW DEPARTURE TIME
- Private tour for your party only
