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Wheelchair Accessible Private Vatican Tour

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Wheelchair Accessible Private Vatican Tour

Wheelchair Accessible Private Vatican Tour

This fabulous tour is specially designed with wheelchair users in mind. Our guide takes you through the most important parts of the Vatican Museums that have wheelchair accessibility - the Pinacoteca Gallery, the Chiaramonti Museum and the Sistine Chapel. This private tour is a truly unique experience, as you explore the amazing sights with a small group. And you can skip the line, allowing you more time to enjoy your Vatican visit.

Highlights

Vatican Pinacoteca

This wheelchair only tour of the Vatican Museums begins with a visit to the Pinacoteca Gallery. Known as the Vatican Art Gallery, the Pinacoteca contains some of the most famous masterpieces of the Vatican Museums. The newest addition to the Vatican in 1932, which is so often overlooked, houses a total of 460 works spanning from the Middle Ages through the 1800's. Travel through Pinacoteca's 18 rooms as you explore the lesser-known masterpieces of Raphael, Caravaggio, and Da Vinci.
Chiaramonti Museum

The second destination on this Vatican Museum tour is the Chiaramonti Museum. Named after Pope Pius VII and founded in the early 19th century, the museum contains some of the most important Roman statues and sculptures.
Map Gallery

Then travel through the Pigna courtyard and then on to the upper galleries to explore the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps. At 75 meters long, the Gallery of the Maps, painted between 1580 and 1585, takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, representing each of the Italian regions and papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII.
Raphael rooms

Drift through the Sobieski Room and the Room of the Immaculate Conception before entering the famous Raphael Rooms. Spanning four separate areas, the frescos of the Raphael Rooms are considered to be some of the most valued works of art in Italy.
Sistine Chapel

Last, but not least, is the Sistine Chapel. An absolute must-see in Rome, you will discover amazing works of art including Michelangelo's The Last Judgement - the largest fresco ever painted by one man. As you explore the endless wonders, our guide tells you the stories behind these famous masterpieces on this breathtaking Sistine Chapel Tour.

Vatican Pinacoteca

Chiaramonti Museum

Map Gallery

Raphael rooms

Sistine Chapel

Q&A

How to reserve a wheelchair at the Vatican?
The Vatican offers free wheelchair hire from the cloakroom, which is subject to availability so we would recommend booking it at least a few days in advance, since numbers are limited. To reserve a wheelchair at the Vatican you need to present a valid ID document as well as a deposit.
Is the Vatican Wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Vatican is Wheelchair accessible. Most of the museum spaces are wheelchair accessible and ‘wheelchair friendly’ but it is always best to book a special tour with the proper itinerary route in place prior to your visit to the Vatican.
Can I rent a motorized wheelchair to tour the Vatican?
Only traditional wheelchairs are provided at the Vatican, but you can bring your own motorized wheelchair or mobility scooter, as the Vatican Museums are accessible for both.
Is Rome Wheelchair friendly?
In general, Rome is a wheelchair friendly city with most of the main attractions of the historic city center being outdoors and relatively close to one another. That being said though, it’s always best to have a guide to getting around i.e. accessible bus routes and stops, the most ideal itineraries, or specialized tours.
How to rent a wheelchair in Rome?
You can rent a wheelchair in Rome at some of the main sites and attractions such as the Vatican Museums. There are a number of wheelchair rental companies such as St. Peter’s Basilica Wheelchair, Accessible Italy, and Wheelchair in Italy.
How to travel in Rome in a wheelchair?
Because most of the main sights of Rome are either wheelchair accessible and/or outdoors and in the open, you can travel in Rome in a wheelchair. Worth mentioning though for all travelers are the ancient cobblestone streets, which in some areas can be hard to navigate.
Is Rome metro wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, some (but not all) of Rome’s metro stops and stations are wheelchair accessible. Many of the Metro stations are still a bit dated and haven’t been updated to the latest standards.

what's included

Skip-the-line admission
Expert tour guide
Headset
Free Wi-Fi, bathrooms and ATM access, refreshments and recharging station available at Enjoy Rome's office before and/or after your tour

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Enjoy Rome does not offer rental service of wheelchair or assistant services
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Your meeting point is inside the Enjoy Rome office – located on Via Germanico 8 (take Metro Line A to the OTTAVIANO stop). Please arrive 25 minutes before the start of your tour to check-in with a member of our staff.

Please note- the meeting point is inside of our office. But for security reasons, we are not able to store any personal belongings at our office – so please plan accordingly.

dress code

Please note- the Sistine Chapel maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee.

important information

The Vatican and Sistine Chapel have strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions it is forbidden to bring the following:

Weapons and blunt objects (knives, long umbrellas, etc.)
Glass bottles, aerosol sprays, and alcohol
Bicycles, skates, and segways
Luggage
Pets

* Tours departing Wednesday: St. Peter's Basilica will be unavailable due to the weekly Papal Audience during which St. Peter's Basilica is closed. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel.

** On rare occasions, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel closes without notice. If this happens, you will spend a full 3 hour tour in the Vatican Museums.

accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible ONLY.

Please note - you must present your disability travel card from your home country. Please contact us to confirm the number of disabled people in your group, once you have completed your booking.

The Vatican Museums offer free entry to all disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%. For visitors who are not self-sufficient, free entry is also extended to a companion.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Reviews

Score Reviews

5/5

with 2 user reviews

Great Tour by our Guide veronica

I was looking for a tour of Vatican with my senior parents and my dad is on a wheelchair. Found this tour from Enjoy Rome and i was not disappointed. The checkin was smooth and most importantly our tour guide veronica is top notch! She made our tour enjoyable with her knowledge and very fun attitude. She was also very attentive to my parents needs and was not in a rush. Amazing service and worth it. Thanks Veronica and Enjoy Rome!

Aubert lomadilla - 13/12/2022 16:29

Bellezza senza ostacoli

Grazie a questo tour siamo riusciti a goderci ogni angolo delle bellezze della Città del Vaticano. Attenzione ai dettagli da parte della nostra guida che ha saputo aiutarci in ogni situazione. Consigliatissimo!

Roberta - 24/04/2019 10:46

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Wheelchair Accessible Private Vatican Tour

Wheelchair Accessible Private Vatican Tour

How to reserve a wheelchair at the Vatican?

Is the Vatican Wheelchair accessible?

Can I rent a motorized wheelchair to tour the Vatican?

Is Rome Wheelchair friendly?

How to rent a wheelchair in Rome?

How to travel in Rome in a wheelchair?

Is Rome metro wheelchair accessible?