Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour
Why we love it?
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour offers an intimate exploration of one of the world's most renowned cultural sites. Lasting two hours, this tour is ideal for art enthusiasts and history buffs who appreciate detailed insights provided by a professional guide. Participants benefit from priority entrance tickets, allowing them to bypass long lines and maximize their time within the Vatican's vast collections. The small group setting ensures a more personalized experience, making it easier to engage with the guide and ask questions about the masterpieces on display, including Michelangelo's iconic frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
Inclusions
- Small-group Tour
- Professional guide
- Priority entrance tickets
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Step 1
via Tunisi 5/a - Meet your Tour Guide
Step 2
Explore the Vatican Museums with an expert
Step 3
Your Tour Guide will show you the amazing Sistine Chapel and also give you some free time to admire the magnificent frescoes
Step 4
Once your tour is finished your Tour Guide will lead yo inside St. Peter's Basilica and let you explore the church at your own pace.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- A 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
- Will be operated by a professional guide.
- Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
- Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security checkpoint. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. Dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements
- A current valid passport/ID is required on the day of visit ( Only for children 6-17)
- A current valid passport/ID AND valid Student card are required on the day of visit ( Only for Youth Ticket)
- Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and is therefore subject to unforeseen closures for spiritual celebrations. In such cases we will, if possible, contact you in advance with an alternative tour time or itinerary.
- PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE AT THE OFFICE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SET TICKET TIME. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE TICKETS FOR LATE ARRIVALS. RESCHEDULE COST WITHIN 24-HOURS OF TOUR/TICKET TIME: € 25
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby




