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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
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Nadine
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The guide was very friendly and easy to understand. He led us through the museums with joy and enthusiasm.
Don
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Seeing The Vatican, was a highlight however there was such large crowds and lines. It was difficult to manage. Our Tour got started late because of change in meeting location and some of the other group was quite late. The headset was not working most of the time and our guide was difficult to understand. We felt like we were just in line for hours and being moved around like cattle. What we did get to see was fabulous, but it was not worth the tour. I would definitely do it another way next time.Desiree
May, 2025Verified booking
Paula was an excellent guide through the Vatican - there were extremely many visitors and she made the best of it, told us lots of interesting things and didn't dwell on the little things (e.g. vases). We knew that the Sistine Chapel was closed, but it would have been good to have been informed in advance that St. Peter's Basilica was also only partially open to visitors!
Astrid
May, 2025Verified booking
Our guide was super friendly and kind, but because both the sixtine chappel and the St Peter where closed we spend a lot of time in the museum. After 2,5h it's just not that interesting anymore. In the end he was able to get us into the st Peter, but the time was up so inside we did not get any tour/explanation. It's not his fault of course, he made the best of the situation - but for us it was a disapointment
Eugenia
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Julia our guide was exceptional. She answered all our questions and was very patient with us since English is not our first language.
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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