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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
836 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
289royg
TripAdvisor
06 May, 2025
Museum tour reviee

Very extensive review of the Vatican museum Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable Museum was very crowded Tour was not able to enter the Sistene chapel Very disappointed Tour company spent more time in the museum but do not feel it compensated for missing the Sistene chapel Tour not a good value without the Sistene Chapel


svetlanao347
TripAdvisor
05 May, 2025
Amazing tour with Oscar

Being in Rome for a short time with my family we seized the opportunity to do a 25 hour small group Vatican Museum Tour with Oscar from EcoArt It was an amazing time The tour exceeded our expectations Oscar was the best guide we would have ever dreamed of a real professional with an extended knowledge of history archeology and mythology Besides he was also good in making jokes between his explanations His English was excellent Because the Sistine Chapel was closed Oscar instead focused on the history of the Conclave and the Basilica During this time weve learned so much It was a very special moment to be in Rome and at the Vatican experiencing a truly unique atmosphere We had a great and memorable time Dear Oscar thank you so much for your passion enthusiasm and dedication


O3086AAjenniferc
TripAdvisor
05 May, 2025
Worth it

This skip the line tour was well worth it for the Vatican museums and the basilica The crowds were very large and it was convenient to have a guided tour of the high points of the museums


stevepE2438XN
TripAdvisor
29 Apr, 2025
Do not hesitate to book this excursion

This is a not to be missed tour It was an extensive extremely well knowledgeable guide Marcello took us through the history the people and the art and did so very personably It was over 3 hours At the conclusion we were left to enjoy the Sistine Chapel on our own having already been told about what to look for in the images and their symbolism


Y8720AVpatrickt
TripAdvisor
28 Apr, 2025
Crowded day in the Vatican Museum

It was very crowded place and I thought it was impossible to enjoy fully the tour However Nicoletta was very proficient in guiding us throughout the tour knowing where and when we should enter which area She is very knowledgeable and without her explaining we would be lost in understanding it She did a very good job summarizing the history on the needtoknow basis and if you asked more she will further explain Good job Nicoletta and keep up the job job Thanks for making our trip worthwhile



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