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Discover the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel your way. Choose our morning guided small-group tour or our serene evening hosted entry—you decide how you explore. Our team meets you at Viale Giulio Cesare 229, supports you through official entry procedures, then you glide into Rome’s greatest art at your pace.
Please note: On the last Sunday of each month, entry to the Vatican Museums is free — and no priority access lanes are available. This day draws large crowds and queues may exceed 1-2 hours. Our guided tour still runs—please arrive early and plan accordingly.
Designed for families, couples, cruise guests and TAP-travel partners, this tour blends convenience, premium content and flexible booking. Wander the Raphael Rooms at dusk, or start your day beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling, hearing stories behind the stone. No rush. Just Rome’s heart revealed. Book with confidence and step into the experience others only dream of.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at the designated location 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGhfwMo73egEv3nY9 Viale Giulio Cesare, 229, 00192 Roma RM
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Viale Giulio Cesare, 229
Itinerary
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1Giulio Cesare - Circuito Cinema
our staff will welcome you warmly at Giulio Cesare Cinema, our designated meeting point near the Vatican entrance. During this time, you’ll receive important last-minute instructions, Vatican regulations, and entry support to ensure a smooth, stress-free visit. This short moment of calm sets the tone for your evening experience and allows our team to assist with family coordination and entry timing.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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All visitors pass through mandatory security screening (metal detector and bag check). Since this depends on Vatican’s throughput, clearance time can vary from 10–30 minutes — we ask for your patience and flexibility on arrival.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Vatican Museums
Once cleared, you begin your museum experience. Morning guided option — Enjoy a small-group tour (max 18–20) with a licensed, expert guide who leads you through the Vatican’s must-see galleries, brings art and history to life, and ends at the Sistine Chapel with storytelling and context. Evening hosted/self-guided option — With hosted entry completed, it’s your time. Use our curated route map or digital audio guide to explore at your pace, free to linger, revisit, or wander where you want — tailored to your rhythm and mood.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Sistine Chapel (Pass by)
Conclude your journey inside the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes illuminate the ceiling and soul of the Vatican. This sacred space, known for the iconic Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, offers a powerful emotional finale. Though the visit is silent and self-paced.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered.
- Security Checks: All visitors must pass through security screening.
- Waiting Time: While we have priority access, please be prepared for a short wait for final entry permission. Your guide will start the tour introduction during this time.
- Photography: Flash photography is not permitted.
- Personal Belongings: Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas must be checked in at the cloakroom.
- We do not have control over any updates or closures as we must follow Vatican rules and regulations.
- Free-entry Sundays note: On the last Sunday of each month the Vatican Museums are free entry and no priority lanes are available—please expect longer queues (1-2 hours or more).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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