Small-Group Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Pickup

4.4
(85 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

* Exclusive Experience: Enjoy a semi-private tour, limited to just 10 participants, ensuring a more personalized and intimate experience.

* Vatican Museums Exploration:
** Dive deep into one of the world's most renowned collections of art and artifacts.
** Navigate through a series of galleries and rooms, each teeming with historical wonders and unparalleled artistry.

* Sistine Chapel Serenity:
** Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo's iconic frescoes.
** Relish the tranquility and grandeur of this sacred space, absorbing every intricate detail.

* St. Peter's Basilica Overview:
** You'll receive a detailed description outside from your expert guide, understanding its architectural brilliance and historical significance.

What's Included

Professional guide for expert insights
Semi-private experience in a group of max. 10 people
Wireless audio headsets for clear commentary
Pickup service from centrally located hotels only (if the option is selected)
Optional gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pickup (if option is not selected)
Meals and drinks
St. Peter's Basilica entrance ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Self-Arrival Option: * If your accommodation isn't within our pickup service area, please come directly to the tour's starting point. * Arrive at Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l'Ottagono, 20 minutes before the tour begins. * Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop

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Meeting point
Bar L'Ottagono

* If your accommodation isn't within our pickup area, come directly to the tour's starting point. * Piazza del Risorgimento, at Bar l'Ottagono, 20 minutes before the tour begins. * Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop

End point
Saint Peter's Square

Tour ends in St. Peter's square

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meeting point of the tour (to reach in case your hotel is not within our pickup service range)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vatican Museums

    Embark on an artistic self-guided tour to the Vatican Museums, an awe-inspiring expanse within the Vatican City. Established by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, this intricate maze is home to some of the world's most revered art collections. From the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo to the ornate papal apartments adorned by Raphael, this journey offers a feast for the senses.

    1 hour 40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    Note: While approaching the Sistine Chapel, we will provide information and insights. Remember, no guided information is allowed inside. Please respect the silence

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    St. Peter's Square

    Note: Explanation provided from outside.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour visits religious sites, and there is a dress code to be observed. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats are allowed.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
  • For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. Once the Vatican Museums ticket is issued, it is non-refundable. It is also mandatory to bring your passport on the day of the tour.
Supplied by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

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Small Group
Viator Plus
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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