Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and Basilica Small Group Tour

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From EUR 145

4.82
83 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Breeze into the Sistine Chapel and discover the best of the Vatican City in a 3 hour tour of the Museum & St.Peter’s Basilica. Skip all the lines and be guided through the largest collection of art in the Western Hemisphere. Your professional English speaking guide will walk you through the Sistine Chapel, Gallery of Papal Carriages, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, Pinacoteca. The last part of the tour brings you into St. Peter’s Basilica, which is so grand it could be one of the wonders of the world. Be prepared to be amazed by the grandeur and splendor of man's creation.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The itinerary is not wheelchair accessible unless the person in the chair can stand up, climb and descend a few stairs.

The tour itinerary is 2.3 km long on hard marble. Hence wear comfortable sneakers or shoes with orthopedic inner soles.

Please bring a bottle of water per person.

If it is raining carry umbrellas that are compact and can be folded and not ones that have sharp pokey end. The long one give by your hotels will have to be checked into the cloakroom of the museum and involves a 1 km walk to get it back again.

Carry medium size back packs as large ones will be checked into the cloak room and involves a long walk to get them back.

The following items along with the bags will have to be checked into the cloak room: glass bottles of any kind, swiss knives, wine openers, large tripods and large bags.

Photography is permitted in most rooms but without flash. It is prohibited to photograph inside the Sistine Chapel.

The tour ends in front on the Basilica. You can spend more time inside the Basilica but you cannot go back to the Sistine Chapel nor the Museum.

You can also chose to climb the dome on your own, for a separate fee.

On Wednesdays the Basilica is closed until noon due to the Papal Audience.

On extraordinary cases the Basilica can be closed without notice. This is out of our hands, but will give you an extended tour of the museum and description of the Basilica. Refund will not be offered due to the closure of the church.

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

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Bring Umbrellas that can fold and are not long have a pokey end

Not recommended for clients who cannot climb and decent stairs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional English speaking guide with a clear diction

Headsets

Visit the Sistine Chapel first

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and Drinks

Options

Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and Basilica Small Group Tour

Operated by Europe Odyssey Tours di Rahul Raghavan & C.sas

Reviews

4.82

83 reviews

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  • Great history lesson if...

    Richard O,

    Mar 12, 2025

    5.00

    Great history lesson if you are in to that. I loved it! Perhaps a touch heavy for my daughter but nonetheless enjoyable for her.

  • The cut-the-crap tour…awesome!

    Janice C,

    Mar 1, 2025

    5.00

    Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the Vatican, history, and art. He was charming and personable as well. It was fabulous to skip lines and be with someone who knows all the ropes.

  • Don’t miss this!

    Aaron A,

    Feb 24, 2025

    5.00

    I’ve been to Rome many, many times, and always recommend a tour of the Vatican as a must see to anyone coming to Rome. I’ve taken 3 different Vatican tours, and always see and learn new things each time. Rahul was a great guide with lots of experience and knowledge. Definitely don’t miss this experience!

  • Beautiful Tour!

    Nicolas P,

    Feb 23, 2025

    5.00

    It is phenomenal and extremely educational, Our guide was wonderful…a charming delightful man !… Rahul “Favoloso!!!!”

  • Worth it

    Sophie F,

    Feb 22, 2025

    4.00

    A good tour to see all three sights. It was good to have a tour guide- it ended up just being my husband and I for this tour which was even better. Loved the little shortcut to St Peter’s.