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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican + Skip the Line Basilica

See the Sistine Chapel in Exclusive Groups of 10 or less
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€ 149.00
23 reviews

Enjoy a Semi-Private Guided Tour in English of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Raphael’s Rooms with skip-the-line entry and a maximum of 10 people or less for a more.. Read more

  • Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Small groups of 10 or less. 

  • Insider guides lead the way.

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(7 - 18)
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(0 - 6)
09 january 2023
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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican + Skip the Line Basilica

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About the tour

Enjoy a Semi-Private Guided Tour in English of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Raphael’s Rooms with skip-the-line entry and a maximum of 10 people or less for a more exclusive experience.

Meet your licensed guide near the Vatican Museums entrance and avoid Rome’s long queues with priority access. Wireless headsets are included throughout the tour.

Discover Raphael’s Rooms and the famous School of Athens, then explore the Vatican’s most important galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, Pinecone Courtyard, and Belvedere Courtyard. Admire iconic sculptures such as Laocoön and His Sons and Apollo Belvedere.

End your visit inside the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, while learning the fascinating stories behind these world-famous frescoes.

This premium tour also includes skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica directly from the Vatican Museums. Basilica visit is self-guided (no guided tour inside).

Daily except Sunday

2.5 hours - departure Various

English

what’s included
  • Skip the Line Vatican Museums entrance tickets
  • English-speaking Vatican Guide
  • Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Small groups of 10 or less
what’s excluded
  • Hotel pick up, drop-off
  • Gratuities
Kirsten Riise

GetYourGuide 03 Oct, 2025

Det var lett å finne møtested og turoperatør.

Det var lett å finne møtested og turoperatør. Guiden vår var kunnskapsrik og en god formidler. Hun delte historier og fakta med stort engasjement, og hun ledet oss på en god og effektiv måte gjennom det store museumet.

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Itinerary

Starting Point

*THIS VOUCHER IS NOT A TICKET*

*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REDEEM THIS VOUCHER DIRECTLY AT THE VATICAN MUSEUMS*

Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps in front of Via Tunisi, 4. The steps are located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. Your Ticket Host will be holding a flag with the green EcoArt logo.


Ending Point

Vatican Museums 

Itineraries vary from day to day and at the discretion of your guide who will adapt your route.

This itinerary covers the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, including but not limited to: Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps.

At the end of your tour Skip the Line acccess directly to St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican Museums will be provided. No guided tour will be provided inside but you will be free to explore on your own. 

Additional information
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Leave big backpacks at your hotel! Only small purses are permitted inside the Museums.
  • Something to cover your knees and shoulders.
  • Photos are allowed in almost all rooms of the Vatican Museums, except for the Sistine Chapel. Please note that bulky or clearly professional photographic or video equipment, such as tripods, large video equipments, and equipment backpacks, will not be permitted inside the Museums.


Daily except Sunday

  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.
  • *THIS VOUCHER IS NOT A TICKET* You must redeem this voucher at the meeting time and location designed on this voucher, with one of our designed Ticket Coordinators.
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Large bags and backpacks must be checked in.
  • To enter the Vatican Museums, shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.
  • Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.

Tour goes forward rain or shine! Your Vatican Tour may be cancelled for a full refund or may be switched to a different date/time as long as your request is received no later than 24 hours before your original departure time and date. Multiple changes are permitted. To request a cancellation or change of time/date, send an e-mail to info@ecoarttravel.com.

Reviews
Kirsten Riise
GetYourGuide
03 Oct, 2025
Det var lett å finne møtested og turoperatør.

Det var lett å finne møtested og turoperatør. Guiden vår var kunnskapsrik og en god formidler. Hun delte historier og fakta med stort engasjement, og hun ledet oss på en god og effektiv måte gjennom det store museumet.

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