Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax)
At a glance
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax) is a 3h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome Tour. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $171.79 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, Priviage entrance ticket Vatican Museums(security is obligatory!), Tour Guide in English.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish, Serbian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Vatican Museums VIP Tour is the small group visit to the one of the holiest sites in the Christendom. You will walk through the Vatican Museums, a splendid collection of the Popes, containing classic sculptures and masterpieces from all time periods. It’s unique opportunity to admire art works by walking trough the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries (Renaissance art), the Raphael Rooms (if opened) and the Sistine Chapel.
Admire Michelangelo’s breath-taking ceiling and Last Judgment fresco inside the Sistine Chapel. Visiting the Vatican State, the smallest country in the World, You will understand more why is considered one of the most important places in the history of the human civilization
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- Priviage entrance ticket Vatican Museums(security is obligatory!)
- Tour Guide in English
- Entrance ticket St.Peters Basilica
Not included
- Tips
- transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h 30m
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour is the visit to the one of the holiest sites in the Christendom. You will walk through the Vatican Museums, a splendid collection of the Popes, containing classic sculptures and masterpieces from all time periods. It’s unique opportunity to admire art works by walking trough the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries (Renaissance art), the Raphael Rooms (if opened).
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Stop 2 · 15m
A visit to the Sistine Chapel is a deeply immersive and awe-inspiring experience, filled with rich history, breathtaking art, and profound reverence. Nestled within the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, the chapel itself is famous for its ceiling, masterfully painted by Michelangelo. As you step into the dimly lit, hallowed space, your eyes are immediately drawn upwards to the sweeping frescoes that depict stories from the Book of Genesis, including the iconic "Creation of Adam," where God reaches out to touch Adam's finger in a moment of divine connection.
The walls of the Sistine Chapel are equally adorned with powerful frescoes by other Renaissance masters like Botticelli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio, which portray scenes from the lives of Moses and Jesus. At the front of the chapel, Michelangelo’s dramatic "Last Judgment" covers the entire altar wall, illustrating the final fate of souls with an intensity that both fascinates and humbles viewers. -
Stop 3
Not guided! Due to Jubilee Year 2025, sometimes the connecting doors between Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica are closed, so the guides will be unable to take the group trough Basilica. No refunds will be issued in this case.
Meeting point
Our Field Managers will wait for you on the meeting point is no later than 15 min before the booking time. In case you need to reach out our Manager, the contact number is +393271284651It is mandatory to bring ID documents (passports) for all partecipants.
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Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel VIP small group tour(max 10 pax) take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $171.79 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water; Priviage entrance ticket Vatican Museums(security is obligatory!); Tour Guide in English; Entrance ticket St.Peters Basilica.
Where does it start?
Our Field Managers will wait for you on the meeting point is no later than 15 min before the booking time. In case you need to reach out our Manager, the contact number is +393271284651It is mandatory to bring ID documents (passports) for all partecipants. ,
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, Spanish, Serbian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
