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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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149.00
458 reviews

Please Note: Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Sistine Chapel will be closed from April 28 until the end of the conclave. Tours will run as scheduled but will not include.. 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)
09 january 2023
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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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About the tour

Please Note: Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Sistine Chapel will be closed from April 28 until the end of the conclave. Tours will run as scheduled but will not include the Sistine Chapel during this period. Access to St. Peter's Basilica may also be interrupted.

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
Kim P

TripAdvisor 25 Apr, 2025

Memories to last a lifetime

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Katalina She made everything so interesting and we learnt so much more than if we had wandered through on our own The Sistine Chapel is stunning but so are many of the rooms leading up to it Just an incredible experience Thank you so much Katalina you have given us memories that will last a lifetime Well worth the money

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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.
  • Please Note: Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Sistine Chapel will be closed from April 28 until the end of the conclave. Tours will run as scheduled but will not include the Sistine Chapel during this period. Access to St. Peter's Basilica may also be interrupted.
  • *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
davi6790
TripAdvisor
18 Oct, 2022
Top Of The top tour guide

Amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, extremely friendly with a perfect sense of humor. I could not believe the history knowledge ……….


AngelaIshac1
TripAdvisor
18 Oct, 2022
Highly recommend

Really enjoyed our tour ! Loved how it was a smaller group. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and educated us so much. Highly recommend :)


N8822YQtd
TripAdvisor
18 Oct, 2022
Best vatican tour out there.

Amazing tour! This was my second time to vatican. First time I did a tour with another company it was so so, and I really didn't care for the vatican, and the sistine chapel we were shuffled out so quick I sometimes wonder if I really saw it. But this was my husbands first time to Italy so I booked this so he can have the experience. But man was I blown away! This tour was so good that I felt like I missed out on that last tour. And he gave us 15-20 minutes in the sistine chapel! I was so happy. Tour was timed and spaced appropriately. Nothing but a good experience. Wow. Highly recommend. Our tour guide I believe was Oscar and he was phenomenal.


sarah
TripAdvisor
18 Oct, 2022
Vatican City... A must do

A wonderful tour this morning with Nicoleta. Very informative and knowledgeable. Best way to visit this vast museum, she even gave is information for inside the Sistine Chapel. Lovely small group... Comfortable shoes a must... Thank you Nicoleta for a lovely tour.


128feliciat
TripAdvisor
18 Oct, 2022
Great tour

Oxana was great! Very thorough and funny. We enjoyed her as our guide! The tour is more like a four hour tour. Lots to see. I liked our small group of five!



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