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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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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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Adults
(19+)
Children
(7 - 18)
Infant (Free)
(0 - 6)
09 january 2023
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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
leonal324

TripAdvisor 03 Sep, 2025

Excellent tour lots to see

This was on my bucket list for years I was not disappointed Our guide Oscar was exceptional Very knowledgeable enthusiastic and entertaining The time flew by but youd need weeks to get though all the exhibits here My favourite things were the stanza by Raphael and the Sistine chapel Be prepared and wear comfortable footwear also the Sistine Chapel is smaller than youd think and theres no air conditioning so bring a fan as it can get very warm and stuffy Also go as early as you can to avoid the crowds We went on the 830 tour and it was quiet so we could see every thing very well

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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.

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
Navigator47243510270
TripAdvisor
29 May, 2025
Unforgettable Tour Amazing

The tour provides enough instruction on where to meet We are a group of 6 which everyone participate a lot during the tour can tell each on us enjoys the tour so much I especially love our guide Sarah she has a lot of knowledge on history and provided magnificent of background information during the tour I have learnt a lot from her Would def join similar tour in the future and hope to meet Sarah again


rebecao395
TripAdvisor
29 May, 2025
Thorough great guide and communication with EcoArt is top notch

Francesco was a WONDERFUL guide My friend and I were late due to transportation issues but Francesco was beyond accommodating Not only is he extremely knowledgeable he leaves room for questions and is delighted to answer all of them Its a thorough well organized trip and EcoArt was extremely communicative and helpful by helping us reach the group because of our late arrival 1510 would recommend


H3415WCmr
TripAdvisor
29 May, 2025
Vatican Museum made fun and easy

Martina was so great funny and informative It made walking the Vatican Museum easy I hope she gets the statue with her bathtub soon


hys0kah
TripAdvisor
27 May, 2025
Vatican tour with EcoArt Rome

Well organized by EcoArt Easy to find location at the stairs of Via Tunisi The tour was wonderful en impressive Vatican museum beautiful but mainly because of the excellent guide Giuseppe is amazing We recommend to ask for him


Trek16247982362
TripAdvisor
26 May, 2025
Anna is the best guide ever

Anna was the best guide Her Sistine Chapel handouts and talk ahead of time made the experience so much richer She was very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions As for the booking the only snag was that we paid for the Basilica option but our original time was canceled due to the Pope meeting with the staff The rebooked time didnt allow us to enter St Peters Basilica for some reason



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