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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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Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.
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Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.
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Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.
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Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.
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A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.
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- 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)
- Headsets
- Gratuities
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Connor
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Great tour guide! Super funny and knowledgeable
Janice
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Visiting the Vatican City was an amazing. experience. Our guide, Natalina was superb as she was so knowledgeable, and was able to skilfully assess the specific needs of our small group and tailor the tour appropriately. Natalina was so polite, friendly and made our visit around the museums and Sistine chapel very special and memorable.Jeremy
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided great context in her explanations and answers to our questions. We were able to breeze by the lines with our ticket, and she helped show us the important pieces of the Vatican (included the Sistine Chapel). It helped having a guide, as without one, we probably would not have known we had acccess to certain parts of the museum (that were roped off).
Mark
Jul, 2025Verified booking
SERENA was a top tier tour guide with great knowledge, energy and sense of humor. By far out best private tour in Italy!!!!
Bruce
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The articulation of English was difficult to understand. Lovely woman , just talked too fast and didnt understand her. Only about 30% and I had to fill in the rest since Ive been to the Vatican on several times over the last 30 years. I was hopping to gain more insight and knowledge
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.
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.
- Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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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.
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