Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel private tour
Overview
We dedicate this tour to our compatriots.
This experience will allow you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, the highlights of the Vatican Museums and its galleries, including Michelangelo's frescoed masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Also, after this immersive walk, we will take you to St. Peter's Square where you can admire from the outside St. Peter's Basilica, the largest Basilica in the world.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- Italian speaking guide
- Transportation from / to hotel
- Tips at your discretion
Meeting Location
viale
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
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Square
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tour not recommended for people with motor problems and serious physical disabilities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Appropriate clothing required for the Vatican visit. No bare shoulders and short shorts.
- For an increase in security measures, all participants will have to go through security checks and the metal detector
- The tour operator is not responsible for unforeseeable last minute closures, strikes or trade union meetings of St. Peter's Basilica. However, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- We ask you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before. The guide leaves from the meeting point 15 minutes after the scheduled time. In the event of a delay of more than 15 minutes, there is no right to a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel private tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-127433P77
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
To visit the highlights of Vatican City the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a night view. Join a knowledgeable license guide for a visit...
$171
Step beyond the standard Colosseum route and access the Arena Floor, one of the most memorable viewpoints inside Rome’s most famous ancient monument. With a...
$56
7 Hour private tour of Imperial Rome: - Get picked up from your hotel and get ready to explore Ancient Rome on this 3 hour...
$1,371
Visit the highlights of Rome in one Memorable Fullday, with Driver and Expert Tour Guide, and see aspects of: • Ancient, Monumental and Baroque Rome...
$574
To visit the highlights of Vatican City the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a night view. Join a knowledgeable license guide for a visit...
$171
Step beyond the standard Colosseum route and access the Arena Floor, one of the most memorable viewpoints inside Rome’s most famous ancient monument. With a...
$56
7 Hour private tour of Imperial Rome: - Get picked up from your hotel and get ready to explore Ancient Rome on this 3 hour...
$1,371
Visit the highlights of Rome in one Memorable Fullday, with Driver and Expert Tour Guide, and see aspects of: • Ancient, Monumental and Baroque Rome...
$574
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the...
$21
Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn...
$33
Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and...
$56
Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona
Who can say no to Pizza? Especially for Italian pizza? We definitely can't! If you're like us, joining a pizza class in Rome should be...
$44
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the...
$21
Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn...
$33
Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and...
$56
Who can say no to Pizza? Especially for Italian pizza? We definitely can't! If you're like us, joining a pizza class in Rome should be...
$44
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- 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).
- Entrance fees.
- Italian speaking guide.
- Transportation from / to hotel.
- Tips at your discretion.
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 Museums and Sistine Chapel private tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tour not recommended for people with motor problems and serious physical disabilities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel private tour 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
- Entrance fees
- Italian speaking guide
- Transportation from / to hotel
- Tips at your discretion
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Tour not recommended for people with motor problems and serious physical disabilities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Appropriate clothing required for the Vatican visit. No bare shoulders and short shorts.
- For an increase in security measures, all participants will have to go through security checks and the metal detector
- The tour operator is not responsible for unforeseeable last minute closures, strikes or trade union meetings of St. Peter's Basilica. However, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- We ask you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before. The guide leaves from the meeting point 15 minutes after the scheduled time. In the event of a delay of more than 15 minutes, there is no right to a refund.
