Guided Tours

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Premium Small Group Tour

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Premium Small Group Tour
Start: 2026-02-02T14:30:00
End: 2026-02-02T16:30:00
Location: Rome

Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.

Vatican Museum gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.

Visitors viewing Laocoön and His Sons sculpture at Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.

Duration

2 hr - 3 hr

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Enjoy a skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with an intimate group of up to 15 guests for a more personal experience.

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Maylin

Jan 2026

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Excellent guide and explanations, despite the number of people she was always very attentive to us, we were a small group and we were very comfortable, the knowledge she gave us and the small details of explanation were very good.

Philip

Aug 2025

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Our tour started on time. Passing through security was quicker than expected. Daniello our guide was very knowledgeable and informative and showed us all the highlights in the tour. He knew all the best spots to stand and take pictures and the tour was beautifully presented. Thank you Daniello.

William

Dec 2025

Verified booking

My partner and I were the only two in our group, so we got lots of personal attention. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The museums themselves are overwhelming.

Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

Small group of up to 15 guests

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

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What our guests say
Maylin
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Excellent guide and explanations, despite the number of people she was always very attentive to us, we were a small group and we were very comfortable, the knowledge she gave us and the small details of explanation were very good.
Pookunju
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Excellent Guide with professional skills
Darlene
Dec 2025
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The guide was informative and spoke understandable English. Very interesting tour and especially explanation of Sistine Chapel
William
Dec 2025
Verified booking
My partner and I were the only two in our group, so we got lots of personal attention. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The museums themselves are overwhelming.
Maria
Dec 2025
Verified booking
Anna is a great guide, very informed and educated. She gave us the highlights of the museums and many interesting things about the cappella sistina.

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at a relaxed pace in a small group for a more personal and immersive visit.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, where you’ll join a group of no more than 15 guests. Skip the ticketing queues and enter the Vatican Museums directly after a routine security check. Make sure to carry a valid photo ID.

What to expect

Vatican Museums

Home to centuries of art collected by the popes, the Vatican Museums are among the most visited in the world.

Raphael Rooms

Admire vivid Renaissance frescoes in these private papal chambers, including the famous School of Athens.

Gallery of Maps

Walk through this long hallway adorned with intricate maps and golden ceilings—one of the museum’s most photogenic spots.

Sistine Chapel

End your tour at the Sistine Chapel. Gaze up at Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and The Last Judgment with time to reflect on the detail and meaning.

Vatican Museums

Monday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Sistine Chapel

Monday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	Closed

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can make use of the lockers on site.

Since complete silence is to be observed within the walls of the Sistine Chapel according to the rules of the Vatican, the guides will provide you with information about the site outside the Chapel. Visitors are to maintain silence within the Chapel as well.

Photography and the use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.

Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue, except guide dogs.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

While the tour is not accessible, the Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion.

Additional information

Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30 minutes.

The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel will remain closed on Sun.

Purchasing this tour implies an agreement to stick with the assigned guide, without whom you cannot access the Vatican Museums. Opting out or missing the tour means losing ticket rights, without refunds.

Note: From January 12–March 31, 2026, Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will be temporarily out of view due to restoration works. However, the Sistine Chapel remains open during this time.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.