Afternoon Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel

Highlights

  • Skip the line at the Vatican Museums to save time

  • See the Vatican Museums without the typical crowds

  • Enjoy expert commentary from your guide

  • Visit the Sistine Chapel just before closing time

  • Small groups of 18 or less for an intimate experience

Summary

Discover the best of the Vatican Museums on a skip-the-line, small group, guided tour without the typical crowds. See highlights of the museum's world-famous art collection and marvel at Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
18
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€99.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€89.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Dropoff location

Vatican Museums, Rome, IT

Why take this tour?

See the stunning Sistine Chapel and the highlights of the Vatican Museums after the crowds have left for the day on this guided tour with entry three hours before closing time. Your small group will be accompanied by an expert guide as you explore the Vatican Museum's galleries, Pinecone Courtyard, and finally Michelangelo's masterwork in the Sistine Chapel in relative peace and quiet.

What’s included?

  • Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Headsets

  • Small groups of 18 people or fewer

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

  • The tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

  • No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.

  • As with all museums, particular galleries of the Vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. In the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead.

  • All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html

  • Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.