Contact us
Via Tunisi 13 - Rome (RM) 00192- Italy
View map
Via Ostilia, 29 - Rome (RM) 00184- Italy
View map

Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

Insider Guides and Exclusive Groups of 10 or less
From
149.00
519 reviews

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.

Book here
Adults
(19+)
Children
(7 - 18)
Infant (Free)
(0 - 6)
09 january 2023
Check availability
Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

Edit
Select a Date
Select a travel date before searching

Select a Language
Select a language before searching
show more

Select the travellers
Adults
(19+)
Children
(7 - 18)
Infant (Free)
(0 - 6)
A minimum of 1 traveler must be selected
Available Options

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
SandyAdventurer

TripAdvisor 27 Jun, 2025

overwhelmingly knowledgeable guide Monica

Monica was extremely knowledgeable passionate and attentive to our groups needs Great restaurant recommendation for after also very much appreciated Grazie Mille Sandy Kurt

Read more

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
323karinee
TripAdvisor
14 Apr, 2025
Visit Vatican museum and Sistine chapel

We had a very interesting visit of Vaticaan museum and Sistine Chapel with our guide Guiseppe He made a nice selection of all exposed art for us brought all the information with some humour and as a good guide could answer all extra questions We regret we didnt see the Bramante staircase


840derrickt
TripAdvisor
13 Apr, 2025
Wonderful trip

Assunta is attentive to everyone in the group skillfully noticing each persons needs even in the bustling Vatican Museum She also has an impressive knowledge of history and art The only thing to keep in mind for the group trip is to start your journey to the meeting point at least one hour early due to Romes traffic conditions


209kathleens
TripAdvisor
12 Apr, 2025
Wonderful guide and presentation

Martini did an excellent presentation She was very personable and knew her material This was a wonderful experience and one for my bucket list Thank you Martini


O6854HRnancyc
TripAdvisor
11 Apr, 2025
Great tour and Vatican experience

Our tour guide Lorelei was awesome and very friendly She was knowledgeable and helped guide us through crowds of people and shared the history of the beautiful place we visited Great overall


karlens2025
TripAdvisor
09 Apr, 2025
A Highlight of My Rome Trip Huge Thanks to Sara EcoArt

I recently joined the Vatican Small Group Stories tour with EcoArt and it was hands down one of the best parts of my time in Rome Sara was our guide and she was absolutely fantasticknowledgeable passionate and genuinely fun to be around She brought so much context and storytelling to the experience which made the history come alive in a way that stuck with me long after the tour ended The group size was perfectnot too bigso it felt personal and easy to ask questions along the way The pace of the tour was great too wellorganized efficient but never rushed If youre in Rome and want to get a deeper more intimate look at the Vatican I cant recommend EcoArt and especially Sara enough Thanks again for an unforgettable experience



Where do these reviews come from?

We collect and show the reviews from our main partners websites.

Go to Tripadvisor reviews Check out our partners
Bravo!

EcoArt Travel was given TripAdvisor's highest "excellent" rating by over 90% of travelers