Overview
If you want to be among those few priviledged visitors, do not hesitate to check out our “Tours of the Vatican with Restricted Areas” and discover how to visit the Vatican with a private Guide, entering most of the restricted areas of the Museums! Visit part of the "hidden Vatican Museums" with this unforgettable tour. The tour is conducted by an educational guide authorised by Vatican City State and includes: Vatican Museums, Niccolina Chapel, Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Geographical Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel.
What's Included
- "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums
- Entrance in the Niccolina Chapel (Hidden Vatican)
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- Entrance in the Sistine Chapel
- Professional guide authorised by Vatican City State
- Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
What To Expect
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Sistine Chapel
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered
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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- "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums.
- Entrance in the Niccolina Chapel (Hidden Vatican).
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur.
- Entrance in the Sistine Chapel.
- Professional guide authorised by Vatican City State.
- Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, The Niccoline & Sistine Chapel Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums, The Niccoline & Sistine Chapel 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
- "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums
- Entrance in the Niccolina Chapel (Hidden Vatican)
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- Entrance in the Sistine Chapel
- Professional guide authorised by Vatican City State
- Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered
