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Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums evening private tour with pickup

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Seat comfortably on a van for a ride from your accommodation to the Vatican Museums and join us on this exciting art journey through the galleries, courtyards and rooms of the Papal collections.

Explore the Museums keeping your pace with the chance to customize the itinerary!

Enjoy the artificial lights in the Sistine Chapel on a different atmosphere meant to recreate the nuances of the natural light provided by candles.

The tour starts at the Museums on an unusual vibe, unique moments will be printed in your memory like staring at Saint Peter's dome by the terrace at the entrance.

While visiting the most relevant sections, you'll breath the genius of the most representative artists of the Italian renaissance.

An itinerary focused on art, history, religion and symbolism, passing through the apartment of the Pope Julius II painted by Raphael and culminating in the Sistine Chapel, expression of universal beauty intensified by 7000 LEDs to better appreciate its full splendor!

What's Included

  • Sistine Chapel brochure
  • Radios and earpieces for parties of 6 people or more
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Dinner
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up at Fiumicino and Ciampino Airport, Civitavecchia Port and any other location outside of the designated area require an extra cost, please enquire. Pick up time, consequently, will be more than 15 minutes earlier than the starting time

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Vatican Museums

- Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens - Court of the pine cone - Gallery of the candelabras - Gallery of the tapestries - Gallery of the geographical maps - Raphael’s rooms
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Enjoy a really peculiar atmosphere inside the Sistine Chapel lit by a warm artificial light making the colors even brighter.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums evening private tour with pickup?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Sistine Chapel brochure
  • Radios and earpieces for parties of 6 people or more
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Ticket fees
  • All included, no extra fees!
  • Van or car with driver pick up at your accommodation and one way transfer to the Vatican Museums
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide art historian or archaeologist
  • Dinner

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A current valid ID is required the day of the tour for all the participants
  • For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please enquire
  • A current valid ID is required the day of the tour at the Vatican Museums entrance for all the participants
  • University students under 26 with a valid student card or under 19 must provide proof of attending university and age

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