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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica access

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| Rome, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Begin your 2 hours guided tour at the Vatican Museums with this tour including access to St. Peter's Basilica
Explore the papal collection of art with an expert tour guide and a group capped at 20 people for a more exclusive experience or capped at 10 pax for a more personal experience.
Discover one of the largest art collections in the world, with your guide selecting the most fascinating and beautiful pieces to show you. The wide ranging collection of treasures includes Ancient Rome and Greek statues, Renasissance masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael.
Then, reach the most acclaimed area of the Vatican Museums: the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will show you the frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
Then end your tour with direct access to the Basilica visiting at your own pace.

What's Included

  • Small group tour
  • Bathroom at the meeting point
  • Direct access to St.Peter's Basilica
  • Trasportation
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Sebastiano Veniero
5, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The tour will end outside the basilica

What To Expect

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Vatican Museums

Your tour guide will lead you inside the Vatican Museums, showing you the highlights of the most important areas of the museums. You will walk through the gallery of Candelabra, and the gallery of Tapestries.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

At the end of the tour, your guide will show you the famous ceiling of the Sistine chapel, the Universal Judgement painted by Michelangelo.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

End your tour with a direct access to st.peter's basilica
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s Basilica access?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-314278P15

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s Basilica access?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Small group tour.
  • Bathroom at the meeting point.
  • Direct access to St.Peter's Basilica.
  • Headsets.
  • Live guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Trasportation.
  • Tips.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

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 Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica access is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s Basilica access 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?
A:

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.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Small group tour
  • Bathroom at the meeting point
  • Direct access to St.Peter's Basilica
  • Headsets
  • Live guide
  • Trasportation
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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