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Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour with Sistine Chapel

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| Rome, Italy
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from $169.25 per person

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Experience the Sistine Chapel!
Visit the exceptional St Peter's Basilica
Explore empty corridors of the Vatican
Admire amazing ancient artefacts
Discover all the beauty of Vatican City
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

On this Vatican private tour, you won't only enjoy skip-the-line access to the astonishing collection of Vatican City. You'll enjoy the full, undivided attention of your expert guide, who'll answer any question you have about these marvelous artifacts.

First, you'll see the wonderful collection of classical statues in the Vatican Museums, including the iconic 'Laocoön' and stunning frescoes by Raphael. If you have any special interests, whether the history of Roman Jews or Oceanic Art, your guide will be able to accommodate them.

Continue to the Sistine Chapel. There you'll see the breathtaking frescoes of Michelangelo — all 12,000ft of them. Your expert guide will explain all the details — and secret meanings — behind this iconic work.

St. Peter’s Basilica is the last stop on of our tour. See Michelangelo’s Pieta, Bernini masterworks, and more...

*St. Peter's Basilica maybe closed without notice. In that event your guide will spend more time inside the Vatican Museum.

What's Included

  • Headsets for groups of 6 or more
  • Languages: English, Italian
  • Skip-The-Line Entry Fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and return
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Meeting Location

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Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

St. Peter's Basilica

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Vatican Museums

A tour of the Vatican Museums promises an insight to some of the greatest art in the world, from classical antiquity, through the Renaissance and to the present day. See masterpieces by Raphael and astonishing statuary like Laocoön and His Sons.
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2 hours 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Here you’ll see one of the greatest masterpiece’s mankind has ever produced: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes. Old Testament scenes come alive in the astonishing frescoes. Once seen, they’re never forgotten.- - - - Please be informed that from January 12 to March 31, 2026, extraordinary maintenance work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. For this reason, scaffolding will be installed, covering the entire wall.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

Designed by genius architect Bramante, the Courtyard of the Pine houses the iconic Fountain of the Pine – one of the few Ancient Roman fountains that survives to this day.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Accompanied by our knowledgeable guides, you will get to visit Saint Peter’s Basilica, the centerpiece of Vatican City and the most important site of the Catholic Church. You will admire some of the world’s famous masterpieces, such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and several other seminal works of Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern art.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour with Sistine Chapel?

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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Activity code: C-8305P8

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour with Sistine Chapel?
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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Headsets for groups of 6 or more.
  • Languages: English, Italian.
  • Skip-The-Line Entry Fees.
  • Expert Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pick-up and return.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour with Sistine Chapel is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour with Sistine Chapel 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

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  • Headsets for groups of 6 or more
  • Languages: English, Italian
  • Skip-The-Line Entry Fees
  • Expert Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and return

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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