Vatican private tour –Museums and Sistine Chapel with Raphael rooms
Overview
Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican on this classic itinerary of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. These must-see sites are essential to any visit to Rome, and you can make the most of this incredible destination with a private guide at your side. Skip all the ticket lines and choose from several start times to enjoy one of our outstanding tours.
• Beat the queues and enjoy a half-day Vatican tour with your own private guide
• Discover the mesmerizing artwork of the Vatican Museums, including the Raphael Rooms
• Be awed by Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
What's Included
- Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Recharging station for your devices
- Bathroom access
- Private guide
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Via Germanico
8, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Vatican has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, It is forbidden to bring the following: Weapons, Blunt objects, glass bottles, spray. luggage or pets.
- St. Peter's Basilica is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead
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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).
- Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- Recharging station for your devices.
- Bathroom access.
- Private guide.
- Transportation.
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 private tour –Museums and Sistine Chapel with Raphael rooms is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican private tour –Museums and Sistine Chapel with Raphael rooms 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
- Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Recharging station for your devices
- Bathroom access
- Private guide
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Vatican has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, It is forbidden to bring the following: Weapons, Blunt objects, glass bottles, spray. luggage or pets.
- St. Peter's Basilica is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead
