Small Group Vatican Museums Tour & Sistine Chapel - Max 10 people
Overview
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3 hours
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Get ready for an exclusive and unforgettable experience at the Vatican! Our direct-access tour allows you to beat the crowds and discover the wonders of the Holy See in peace. With both early morning and afternoon start times, you'll be sure to be able to squeeze in a visit tot he Vatican state!
With the help of our expert local guide and an extra small group of maximum 10 travellers, you’ll enjoy priority access to the Vatican Museums jumping right past the ticketing line.
This means you'll get an up-close and personal view of the stunning art and architecture of the Vatican Galleries, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica without having to push through the masses. Trust us, you won't regret starting your day off with this tranquil and awe-inspiring adventure!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A specific 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 fair amount of walking is involved, and there will be stairs between different levels. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Access to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
Semi-Private Small Group of Maximum 10 People!
Guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica
Skip the Line through the Scala Regia (Holy Staircase) to St. Peter's Basilica
A Professional, English-speaking Guide
Skip the Line Direct Access to the Vatican Museums, Pio-Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra
Hotel pick up / drop off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Vatican City
Meet your guide and semi private group of maximum 10 participants, at a selected location in Vatican City (see voucher) from where your tour will start.
Sphere within a Sphere
Before entering the extensive halls of the Vatican Museums, join your guide on a walk through the stunning Pinecone Courtyard. Here you'll have a chance to marvel at Arnaldo Pomodoro's famous ''Sphere within a Sphere''
Options
Semi-Private Tour - English
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
838 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Susan M,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was able to navigate the crowds and get us to all of the "must see" with ease. Very enjoyable.
Nice, I thought we would be able to sit and pray in the Sisten Chapel. It is not set up for that. I am living and learni
Barbara A,
Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Liked seeing all the stuff. More info in the beginning on keeping our tickets. A member of Our party misplaced his and had to go buy another one to get into the museum. We had a very nice time. We went through the catacombs afterwards. We went to the Swiss guards and received tickets for the Papal blessing on Wednesday. We are here two more weeks until the 26th of November. Would like to go on another tour. Do you have any for the Papal blessing? Thanks. My girlfriend wentvon one where they met Pope Francis. Thank you.
Probably the best way to tour the vatican
Kristy K,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was well worth the price. "Skip-the-line" really saves time and it was even better that that we were in the first group of the day. There were still a lot of people inside, especially in the Sistine Chapel, but if we had come in later it would have been wall-to-wall and hard to see anything, judging by the very long lines outside. Our tour guide was great (unfortunately I have forgotten her name) and hit the museum highlights well. This was in October, so I think this tour would be even more essential during the "high season" summer months.
Vatican Museum -fantastic tour with Enza, be warned don’t go if you don’t like crowds
nigelr243,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour with Enzo Broccoli. Incredibly knowledgeable guide, not often your tour guide has a PhD, who masterfully kept the group together despite the crowds. I could not fault the way the tour was carried out. The only thing that could be improved would be if the number of visitors in the museum was reduced. Far too crowded for comfort! The art is stunning and brought to life by the wonderful commentary
Worth Every Penny
Steve R,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sara was an amazing guide and had a few good stories to share with us. Suggest doing Skip The Line as early as you can. The lines get longer, though out the day. We went at 8am and were glad we did. We loved it.
Loved Sara
barbara s,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sara was very knowledgeable and engaged with the group. The museum was very educational and she provided background as well. It was as taxing as advertised—lots of steps. Too many groups competing for space
Perfect tour of Vatican City!
Cindy B,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide (Sarah) was fun, incredibly knowledgeable and an expert at avoiding long lines! Her historical knowledge and her knowledge of all the different things to see in the short time that we had was much appreciated.
Amazing tour
Joseph B,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sara provided us with a wonderful tour. She showed us the highlights & told us much about the history of the paintings & sculptures. I especially liked having about 20 minutes to admire the Sistine Chapel. We would definitely book this tour again.
Rocky start to a great tour
zicolian,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had an early morning small group Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's tour . The tour itself was excellent with only four people in our group and an extremely knowledgable and informative guide. I am giving only four stars because the start was kind of rocky. Although I purchased The Tour Guy Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel, we were assigned to a different company, Secrets of Italy or Walks Inside Rome - not sure since both names were used in various messages. Before the tour, we got several texts urging us to arrive at least 15 minutes early and we did. There were lots of tour groups assembling, but no one for us. Eventually we found the other couple who was also waiting for our tour, which was something of a comfort. We had crossed the street and asked The Tour Guy folks for help, but they couldn't help us. At some point, I called the number listed on an email or text and the person who answered said someone would be there soon. In fact, a fellow arrived right after that, and also said our guide would be there soon. She arrived within 10 minutes and then our entry into the museum was rather strange... it seemed like we were trying to get permission to tag along with another group. Anyway, no one ever offered an explanation or an apology for the confusion, which was also strange. I am guessing that maybe our original guide got sick and couldn't make it or something like that. If so, that's okay - things happen - but it would have felt less stressful if the company had communicated with us about the situation. My suggestion after this and other "tense" tour meet up experiences in Italy is to make sure that you have the contact information for the tour company handy - and be prepared to contact them if necessary through What's App, phone or text.
Would recommend to anyone visiting the Vatican
Zachary L,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was 100% worth it. Our guide was super knowledgeable and provided an entire history of the Vatican and Papacy as we were traveling through the city-state. The small group size was perfect as our guide provided undivided attention to all of us. Would go back if we could!
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