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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

Insider Guides and Exclusive Groups of 10 or less
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134.00
834 reviews

Discover the stories, secrets, and masterpieces of the Vatican Museums on an exclusive Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour designed for a more personal.. 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

Discover the stories, secrets, and masterpieces of the Vatican Museums on an exclusive Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour designed for a more personal experience. Choose a small group tour of 10 travelers or fewer and enjoy seamless priority access with an expert-guided visit led by a passionate Art Historian guide.

Explore the Vatican’s most iconic highlights, including the Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Maps, and the magnificent Raphael Rooms, home to Raphael’s masterpiece School of Athens. End your journey in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, including the unforgettable Creation of Adam.

Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to the art, history, and legends of the Vatican.

Daily except Sunday

2.5 hours - departure Various

English


what’s included
  • Skip the Line Vatican Museums entrance tickets
  • Professional and Passionate Art Historian Guide
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Headsets
what’s excluded
  • Hotel pick up, drop-off
  • Gratuities
Kellie M

TripAdvisor 06 Jul, 2026

Go Early

Highly recommend this tour We did the early tour at 8am before the lines were long and it got too crowded Martina was a very informative and friendly guide

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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, Gallery of the Maps and the Raphael Rooms.



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
Curiosity11705704732
TripAdvisor
08 Nov, 2025
Great experience

Martina was a fantastic guide informative lively and knowledgeable Great tour worth the money I learned a lot and so will you Ask for Martina


marieH3738TX
TripAdvisor
02 Nov, 2025
Rome with family

It was a most interesting visit of the Vatican museum the Sixtine chapel and St Peter Basilica It was also very useful to be quick about the line Thank you very much Maria Laura We were happy to have you as our guide We learned a lot especially about the Sixtine Chapel


X3215UWshannonc
TripAdvisor
01 Nov, 2025
Expensive but informative

Riccardo was a very knowledgeable guide and offered great insights Honestly thought the experience was a little overpriced at 200 each for the Vatican and Sistine chapel but the experience itself was enjoyable


Traveler122368
TripAdvisor
31 Oct, 2025
Wonderful Vatican Museum Tour with a Small Group

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel today thanks to the wonderful tour guide Alessia She had the perfect combination of historical knowledge and personality that made the tour extremely memorable We were able to skip the long lines and the audio headset made it easy to hear Alessias voice throughout the tour


I3591CZericl
TripAdvisor
30 Oct, 2025
Fun and interesting tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

Our guide Sara was knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and nuggets along the tour Had a pleasant and insightful tour



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