Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour-St Peter’s Basilica Optional
Overview
Discover the artistic and historical treasures of the Vatican Museums on this expertly guided tour, designed to maximize your experience with skip-the-line entry.
Begin at the designated meeting point, where your knowledgeable guide will lead you on a short walk to the Vatican Museums. Step inside and explore its most renowned galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Raphael Rooms.
Next, enter the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll stand beneath Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Take in the grandeur of this sacred space as your guide provides expert commentary before leading you through a few final rooms of the museums.
Your tour concludes at the Vatican Museums' exit, allowing you to continue exploring at your own pace or step out into St. Peter’s Square to admire the magnificent basilica from the outside.
What's Included
- Vatican Museum Priority Tickets
- Headsets for Tour
- Hosting Service included
- Official Vatican Guide
- Sistine Chapel Entrance with Official Guide
- Food & Drinks
- Transport to Meeting Point
Meeting Location
Via Vespasiano
35, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy
The group will be ending the tour once exited the Vatican museum, on Viale Vaticano.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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).
- Vatican Museum Priority Tickets.
- Headsets for Tour.
- Hosting Service included.
- Official Vatican Guide.
- Sistine Chapel Entrance with Official Guide.
- Food & Drinks.
- Transport to Meeting Point.
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 Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour-St Peter’s Basilica Optional is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour-St Peter’s Basilica Optional 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
- Vatican Museum Priority Tickets
- Headsets for Tour
- Hosting Service included
- Official Vatican Guide
- Sistine Chapel Entrance with Official Guide
- Food & Drinks
- Transport to Meeting Point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
