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10 Best Small Group Vatican Tours

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The 10 most popular small group vatican tours at the Vatican. Skip-the-line tickets, guided walks to the Sistine Chapel, early-access slots, dome climbs and combo days with the Colosseum — every option compared in one list.

10 Best Small Group Vatican Tours

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

Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group - Vatican Museums: courtyards, Roman sculpture, maps, and Raphael Rooms

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

Skip-the-line Vatican tour that strings together Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with a small group and expert guide.

“What an amazing emotional journey The Musei Vatican was something to behold.. Giuseppe made it so interesting and easy to follow.. what a wealth of information he had. He was polite and professional. The Sistine Chapel was amazing … no photos no speaking …”

3,847 reviews3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $228.56by LivTours

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Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour - Vatican Museums fast path: Chiaramonti, candelabra, tapestries, and maps

2.Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

★ 4.6

Skip Vatican lines in a small group: Sistine Chapel ceiling, Raphael Rooms, top museums, then an escorted entry to St Peter’s.

“I thought our guide, Emma, was excellent - she was patient, calm and very knowledgeable, but not boring. I think, given the numbers of tourists going through the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and galleries today, some effort should be made by the powers that be to lessen numbers and improve the flow of people. At times…”

3,679 reviewsFrom $107.85by Through Eternity Tours

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Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican & Sistine + Basilica Option

Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican & Sistine + Basilica Option - Skip-the-Line Entry: What It’s Worth at $95.53

3.Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican & Sistine + Basilica Option

★ 5.0

Small-group skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel prep, plus optional St. Peter’s Basilica access with an expert guide.

“Martina was fantastic. Friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable. It was 98 degrees in Rome on the day of the tour and it was still interesting and pleasant - though hot!”

719 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $95.53by EcoArt Travel

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Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Small Group Tour

Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Small Group Tour - Where you meet and how security works at the Vatican

Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max - Getting Picked Up in Civitavecchia Without Losing Your Time

5.Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max

★ 5.0

Cruise-day Rome in a small group from Civitavecchia: air-conditioned van, up to 8 people, panoramic stops, Trevi, Pantheon, and St. Peter’s Square.

“What an absolutely fabulous tour! If you want to hit the highlights of Rome without fighting the crowds and traffic yourself, this tour is for you! Our driver Costinel was wonderful and knowledgeable about Rome. He was able to take us as close as he could to the sites in the van, so less walking.…”

420 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $167.96by Driverinrome

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Semi-Private Guided Tour

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Semi-Private Guided Tour - Meet your guide, pass security, and handle the rules fast

Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People

Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People - Small Group Logistics: Max 6 People and Real Listening Time

7.Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People

★ 5.0

7:30am small-group Vatican tour with skip-the-line access, guided Sistine Chapel, and Raphael Rooms. Tickets and English guide included.

“Excellent tour with a superb guide. Sara Neapolitani had incredible knowledge and made our experience wonderful. Highly recommend this tour to avoid the crowds later in the day which can make the Vatican tours unpleasant.”

362 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $180.27by LivTours

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Early Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

Early Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour - The small-group setup (and what that means for your day)

8.Early Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

★ 4.5

Early-entry Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a small group, expert guide, and guided route before the crowds. From $183.90.

“Our guide was. Amazing!! She knew everything about the Vatican and the Sistine chapel. She gave us an awesome tour and going early makes a difference”

314 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $183.90by Through Eternity Tours

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter’s Semi-Private Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Semi-Private Tour - Meeting at Caffè Vaticano: why arriving early is non-negotiable

9.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter’s Semi-Private Tour

★ 4.5

Semi-private Vatican tour with premium skip-the-line access, Sistine Chapel ceiling views, and St. Peter’s Basilica plus Square.

“Three booked excursions cancelled. One before vacay began and two last minute. Inaccurate assessment of difficulty level. MUCH more difficult than described. Most guides were lovely. Would have think hard and long before using Viator again.”

169 reviews3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)From $221.40by You Local - Rome

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Rome: Semi-Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

Rome: Semi-Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Meeting at Via Germanico and protecting your tour time

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