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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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€ 149.00

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Uncover the captivating stories behind every masterpiece on our small group, Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. With groups of 10 or fewer, breeze through the entrance.. Read more

Get the stories behind the Vatican art.
Small groups of 10 or less.
Insider guides lead the way.

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Date

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Adults

(19+)

Children

(7 - 18)

Infant (Free)

(0 - 6)

09 january 2023

Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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About the tour

Uncover the captivating stories behind every masterpiece on our small group, Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. With groups of 10 or fewer, breeze through the entrance, getting to know your fellow explorers before delving into the Vatican Museums.

This isn't an average Vatican tour. Your personalized itinerary unveils the stories, history, legends, and secrets behind the Museum's most cherished works. Guided by an expert English-speaking Vatican guide, you'll fully immerse yourself in the wonders of the Vatican Museums. Cap off your visit with a special entrance to the Sistine Chapel, where your guide will prepare you to marvel at Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.

Your insider guide ensures an optimized visit on the day of your tour, guaranteeing you witness the Vatican Museum's most significant highlights. Perfect for first-timers, the tour covers key destinations like the Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Maps during a typical Vatican tour.

Daily except Sunday

2.5 hours - departure Various

English

what’s included

Tour as described
Skip the Line Vatican Museums entrance tickets
English-speaking Vatican Guide

what’s excluded

Hotel pick up, drop-off
Gratuities

Happiness793015

TripAdvisor 08 Oct, 2025

Loved Ricardo

Ricardo was so knowledgeable patient able to maneuver around quickly and efficiently and answered many questions Would highly recommend a tour with him

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.

Additional information

What to bring with you

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.

Running Days

Daily except Sunday

Accessibility

We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.

Special Notes

*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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Happiness793015

TripAdvisor

08 Oct, 2025

Loved Ricardo

Ricardo was so knowledgeable patient able to maneuver around quickly and efficiently and answered many questions Would highly recommend a tour with him

macsurfers

TripAdvisor

04 Oct, 2025

Highly recommend

Highly recommend this skip the line experience The Vatican is so crowded Its totally worth every penny to pay for the skip the line and small group tour Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly

Passenger28830004001

TripAdvisor

03 Oct, 2025

Great experience

Martina provided us with an exceptional and educational experience Her care attention and dedication to our time at the Vatican was a key part of why we enjoyed learning so much Her additional materials like the laminated pictures were very important to our understanding of the nuances of what we saw Martina is an asset to your company and elevates what is offered to a higher level Our experience with her makes me feel confident to book more experiences with your company

MikeB1966Sydney

TripAdvisor

03 Oct, 2025

Best way to see the Vatican museum Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica

Fantastic to have Riccardo who not only was an expert on Michelangelo and Raphael but also knew the Vatican museum Sistine chapel and St Peters Basilica like the back of his hand Wed been here before but didnt really understand what we were looking at and had to queue for hours but with Riccardo we learned so much and skipped all the queues

laurenfO8783CA

TripAdvisor

02 Oct, 2025

AWESOME

Martina was OUTSTANDING Very knowledgeable vey personal was concerned about the groups questions and safety the whole tour Martina was 5s Would highly recommend her She was the very best

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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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Best way to see the Vatican museum Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica

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