VIP Vatican Express Private Tour

The tour requires a minimum of 1 person per booking to be conducted. The tour/activity is designed to accommodate up 8 people, but you can write to us at info@europeodyssey.com if you are a larger group.

On certain days the St. Peter’s Basilica could be closed due to religious ceremonies; on those occasions we will not be able to visit the Basilica and instead will conduct an extended tour of the Museum & Sistine Chapel. From March 1st till 15th of November, every Wednesday the pope appears in St. Peter’s Square from 0900 am till 12 noon. The doors of the Sistine Chapel leading to the St.Peter’s Basilica will remain closed till 1:00 pm and hence we will not be including the St. Peter’s Basilica in our Itinerary on Wednesdays’

• Take the Metro Line A to either the Cipro or Ottaviano station.
•  Alternatively, use Bus 492.
• You can also take a taxi directly to the entrance of the Vatican Museum.

• Comfortable shoes, such as sneakers with cushioned insoles, are highly recommended for walking.
• Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees when visiting the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Men may wear respectful shorts that extend below the knees.

• A pair of binoculars and a bottle of water could be useful during your visit.
• Feel free to bring your camera, but remember to turn off the flash in certain rooms.
• If rain is expected, opt for a compact, foldable umbrella without sharp ends. Larger hotel umbrellas will need to be checked into the museum's cloakroom, requiring a 1 km walk to retrieve them.
• Strollers are permitted in the museum, but the Basilica requires them to be left in the cloakroom.
• Medium-sized backpacks are allowed; however, large ones will need to be checked into the cloakroom, necessitating a long walk to retrieve them later.

Items such as large backpacks, pocket knives, glass bottles, wine openers, large tripods, and big bags are not allowed. They must be checked into the cloakroom.

Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash is prohibited. Taking photos inside the Sistine Chapel is strictly forbidden.

Visitors are required to remove their hats when entering holy sites.

• The Vatican tour covers a walking distance of approximately 2.3 kms, requiring a fair amount of physical exertion.
• There is a separate route for the physically challenged. The itinerary is slightly abridged as they cannot as there are a few stairs to navigate. Please send us an email: info@europeodyssey.com if you have  a physically challenged person on the tour. 
• Participants should ideally possess a moderate level of physical fitness.
• The tour may not be suitable for those who have difficulty climbing and descending stairs.

• Be sure to have a meal or a snack before the tour, as it is quite lengthy. You can also bring a snack in your pocket to enjoy during the tour.

• We recommend you to book 2 months in advance

• The Sistine Chapel is part of the museum, not the Basilica.
• On Wednesdays, the Basilica remains closed until noon due to the Papal Audience.
• If you wish to climb the dome, you can do so independently for an additional fee.
• In rare circumstances, the Basilica may be closed without prior notice. If this occurs, an extended tour of the museum and a detailed description of the Basilica will be provided.
• Refunds will not be granted in the event of church closure.

• For a full refund, tours must be cancelled at least 96 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
• If a tour is cancelled between 72 and 24 hours before the tour, only the balance amount will be refunded, and the ticket fee will be retained.
• No refund will be issued for tours cancelled within 24 hours or less of the scheduled start time.