Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group

4.9(4,205)3 h 15 minFree cancellationBy LivTours

Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private

About this activity

Enjoy a semi-private Vatican tour with a maximum of six guests. With your expert guide and skip-the-line tickets, explore the Vatican Museums, experience the wonders of the Pinecone and Octagonal Courtyard and the Belvedere Torso.

Admire Constantine’s coffins and unique sculptures while learning about Church history, the Popes, and the artworks.

After this, it’s time to head over to see one of the stars of the tour – Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Admire the 8,000 square feet of this masterpiece standing in its center surrounded by paintings. After the Chapel and all its glory, your tour guide will take you towards your final stop, St. Peter’s Basilica* where you will enjoy exclusive access to the most immense and ornate Catholic church in the world. Visit one of the most stunning pieces of art in the basilica, Michelangelo’s statue of the Pietà, depicting the Virgin Mary holding her dying child in her arms.

What's included

✓Pinecone and Octagonal Courtyard
✓Private Option available!
✓Private Family Experience | Vatican Tour for Kids OPTION
✓St Peters square
✓The School of Athens painting
✓Raphael Rooms*
✓Tour in a Safe and Semi Private group of 6 people
✓Sistine Chapel
✓Michelangelos ceiling & Last Judgement
✓Berninis bronze alter canopy
✓Gallery of Tapestries
✓St Peters Basilica*
✓Professional, Local, Expert Guide
✓Belvedere Torso
✓Gallery of Maps
✓Reserved Vatican entrance tickets
✓The round room
✓Constantine coffins

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

In front of Caffé Vaticano, just across the street from the Museum entrance. Your guide will be holding a LIvTours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies. If closed, your guide will provide a revised itinerary including more of the Vatican Museums. No compensation is granted in these circumstances.
*Saint Peter’s Basilica is closed on most Wednesdays mornings due to the weekly Papal Audience. If you book this tour for a Wednesday the time inside the Vatican Museums will be extended.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
There is no photography allowed inside the Sistine Chapel.
Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during your visit inside is strictly forbidden, therefore your guide will give you an explanation of the Sistine Chapel beforehand during your tour, in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel.
Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
*Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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