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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
kittyfinnp
TripAdvisor
11 Jul, 2025
The Vatican tour was even better than we could have imagined

Our tour of the Vatican was wonderful and Mariapaola with EcoArt was incredibly knowledgeable Even though there were crowds she kept us all together and allowed us to capture all the highlights It would take years to soak it all in


angeleighd2025
TripAdvisor
11 Jul, 2025
Excellent skip the line tour

Martina was an outstanding tour guide Although the crowds were crazy she guided us through a great overview of several pieces in the various galleries We managed to spend a few minutes in the Sistine Chapel and then ended the tour at the St Peters basilica


deev201
TripAdvisor
09 Jul, 2025
Highly recommend the small group tour

The meeting point was easy to find Our guide Martina was wonderful engaging with all ages and suitable content to cover those with a deep interest in the Vatican art and Catholic Church to those who it was all new for She explained every step of what was happening next particularly with reference to security tickets and advance discussion about the Sistine chapel where no talking is allowed Would highly recommend a tour with Martina Our family of 4 were put in a group of 10 and it was perfect along with the use of earpieces to hear Martina well Thank you


huiyeek2025
TripAdvisor
09 Jul, 2025
Amazing 1st tour in Rome

Lorena was amazing She gave detailed explanation and entertained us with fun stories of the painter She made sure everyone keeps up with the tour and no one left behind Will definitely this tour


313gabbym
TripAdvisor
07 Jul, 2025
THE best offered tour of the Vatican

Everyone says to go see the Vatican the Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica But no one tells you the right way to visit and get the best experience Look no more this is THE tour you need to go on It was super wellorganized easy for all age groups and a great overall experience We came out of the tour with so much knowledge Chiara was a FANTASTIC tour guide She was attentive had a wealth of knowledge and made the experience unforgettable



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