Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica private tour (3hrs)
Overview
An exclusively private and customizable guided tour with a licensed tour guide inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Our tours are reserved only for the group whose names appear on your reservation. We do not combine groups.
You can ask your guide to change your itinerary insised the Museums according to your preferences.
The tour includes the Pio-Clementino, the Galleries, the Pigna Courtyard on the route inside the Museums before reaching the Sistine Chapel and finally the Basilica.
Our office can purchase your entrance tickets for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
What's Included
- Licensed tour guide authorized by the Vatican City (3 hours)
- Private walking tour. We do not combine groups
- Customizable tour. You can ask your tour guide to change your itinerary inside the Museums
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
100, 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
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- All tour participants must have a valid ID or Passport to enter the Vatican. It will not be possible to access the Vatican Museums without a valid ID.
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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).
- Licensed tour guide authorized by the Vatican City (3 hours).
- Private walking tour. We do not combine groups.
- Customizable tour. You can ask your tour guide to change your itinerary inside the Museums.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
- St. Peter's Basilica.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica private tour (3hrs) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica private tour (3hrs) 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
- Licensed tour guide authorized by the Vatican City (3 hours)
- Private walking tour. We do not combine groups
- Customizable tour. You can ask your tour guide to change your itinerary inside the Museums
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- All tour participants must have a valid ID or Passport to enter the Vatican. It will not be possible to access the Vatican Museums without a valid ID.
