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

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See the best of Vatican City on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the long lines at the Vatican and go straight to the remarkable art and architecture, including galleries, the Julius II apartments, the Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. This intimate Vatican tour is limited to six people for a personal experience and individual service from the guide, and includes all entrance fees.
  • Visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • See galleries, courtyards, and papal apartments
  • Take in the Sistine Chapel
  • Interior access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • All entrance fees included
  • Skip the line
  • Small group limited to six people
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Departure Point

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

in front of Caffé Vaticano, on viale Vaticano 100, just across the street from the Museum entrance. Your guide will be holding a LIvTours sign.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Meet a guide at a central location near the Vatican at the pre-arranged time, then skip the line to get into the Vatican Museums to see the highlights of the vast collection. Exploring the museums with a small group, you are able to maneuver the crowded galleries at a comfortable pace, with plenty of time to ask questions.

Pass through a series of gardens and terraces, where you find early Renaissance architecture and an exquisite modern art piece, then see the collection of Roman and Greek artifacts in the Octagonal Courtyard.

Visit the Muses Room, the Round Room, and the Greek Cross Room, then take in the maps and tapestries in the galleries on your way to the Julius II apartments and the Raphael Rooms, part of the papal apartments.

Enter the Sistine Chapel through a tiny door, with time to take in the brilliant frescoes that the ceiling and walls. From the Sistine Chapel, continue to St. Peter’s Basilica through an interior passageway—this allows you to skip the exterior line—and finish the tour in the enormous Catholic shrine, which contains masterpieces of design, sculpture, and artwork.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Vatican Museums
Discover some of the most famous paintings and sculptures from western civilization and listen to amusing anecdotes about the former popes and artists represented in the museums. With a small-group tour of maximum of six people, or in your very own private tour, easily maneuver through the crowded museums at a comfortable pace. After a view of the terrace over the Vatican gardens, make your way across the beautiful early Renaissance courtyard to admire Hadrian's Pinecone, and then to the modern art piece of Arnaldo Pomodoro.You will then head to the magnificent Octagonal Courtyard which is one of the most remarkable collections of Roman and Greek artifacts. Admire the famous Belvedere Torso, learn about the mystery of the Laocoon Priest of Troy, and visit the Muses Room. Walk through the beautiful galleries to admire an abundance of candelabra, tapestries, and maps. Then head to the Julius II apartments and see the grandeur and the magnificent details of the Raphael Rooms.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Sistine Chapel
Next, learn of Michelangelo's masterpiece from your guide before you enter through a tiny door to admire the majestic Sistine Chapel. Take in its grandeur in contemplative silence.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Basilica
The tour will end with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where you will access the church directly through a VIP passage to skip the long line. Enjoy the awe-inspiring visit and be amazed at the size of the beautifully adorned Basilica. 
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Occasionally the basilica may be closed due to last minute private events outside of the tour operators control and often without notice. In these uncommon circumstances the tour will operate as usual and the time spent inside the basilica will be made up elsewhere on the tour
  • Please note that tours selected on Wednesday mornings at 10 am can be periodically effected by the closure of St Peter's Basilica due to last minute decisions by the Vatican. Please be insured the lost time will be compensated with other areas of the museums.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • OPERATED BY LivTours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private.
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What is the social distancing policy during Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private.

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Traveler Tips

  • "I highly recommend this tour and would suggest that without a guide you would need a whole day to try to navigate through this massive facility." See review
  • "We were on the 10 AM tour and I recommend the earlier, the better for the crowds in late September." See review
  • "It was hard to hear at times due to the immense crowds but I guess that can be expected when you’re touring such an amazing place as the Vatican." See review

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Amazing Tour!!!
Daniel_K
, Jan 2022
Angelo from LivTours upgraded our group to exclusive morning tour at 7:30 am We were the very first groups (6 people) to enter the Vatican Museum. Massimo, our tour made our tour really memorable. He was an incredible guide with so much passion. He gave fantastic details and made the experience truly remarkable. Highly recommend!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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A must do Tour in Rome
Jordan_N
, Jan 2022
This tour was amazing and is highly recommended for anyone visiting Rome. We used LivTours which were brilliant. Our tour guide was Darios who was very friendly and made us feel comfortable from the off. He is very knowledgeable and was always happy to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend Darios if you are booking this tour
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The best tour in Rome
Tamara_L
, Jan 2022
Absolutely incredible we joined a 7 AM small group tour and our guide was Masimo. He is ruined us for all of your guides for an eternity absolutely amazing knowledge with a sense of humor and entertainment. I would highly recommend the 7 AM tour the experience is unforgettable and we were the only ones in the Sistine chapel when we arrived.
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It was great! Very...
Susanna_G
, Dec 2021
It was great! Very informative. We learned a lot and really liked our guide. We will definitely use this touring group on the future.
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Two thumbs up!
Roy_S
, Dec 2021
Sergio was a magnificent tour guide. He spoke English very well and shared so many stories with us. We can away with a new appreciation of Roman history and all things Vatican. Highly recommend.
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Fantastic guided Vatican tour
Nick_W
, Dec 2021
Our tour guide David’s knowledge and passion really enhanced our experience. I highly recommend using this tour service to get the most out of the experience
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Informative
Jennifer_H
, Nov 2021
Clear instructions to meet up. Knowledgeable guide. Super informative experience. Giulia our guide was fantastic
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Cozy tour
Alan_D
, Sep 2021
Pamen was an excellent guide and the tour was well organized. Ask to get her as your guide, you won't be disappointed :-)
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Many thanks for your positive review of the tour at the Vatican which you took with Pamen. We appreciate your kind words of praise towards our guide and the fact that you enjoyed the intimate "cozy" setting of a small group tour. Thanks again and all best wishes Angelo and Kristin
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A great experience
From-Canada
, Sep 2021
It was our second time having a private guided tour of the Vatican and we really enjoyed the tour. Laura P. was great. Her English was excellent, her explanations were clear and interesting and she was very kind and patient when some in our group were a little tired and needed a little break.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Many thanks for your nice review the Vatican tour you took with Laura. We're so glad that you enjoyed Laura's company and found her not just interesting but charming as well We'll be sure to let her know about your kind words. Thanks again. Angelo and Kristin
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Perfect for Must Sees in short time
Carol_R
, Sep 2021
We had only a few days in Rome and were extremely happy we chose this tour . Diana was amazing- smart and passionate and showed us the must sees in Rome. No lines , just the right amount in each amazing historical treasure. Diana was personable, communicating perfectly and ps her outfit was one I wish I could replicate. This tour was the perfect amount of time for Vatican/Sistine /St Peter’s . Highly recommend Anna, thank you for these beautiful memories!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
We thank you for your enthusiastic review of our Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour and we're so happy to know that it was precisely the tour you desired. Thanks again for your review and your recommendation. Angelo and Kristin
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