Private Vatican In Depth 5-Hour Tour - Skip The Line

Rome, Italy

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

For those interested in an in-depth Vatican Museums experience in Rome, this private tour grants you skip-the-line access (entry fee itself is at your own expense) so you can go straight to the highlights. See renowned pieces by artists such as Caravaggio, Raphael, and Michelangelo, known best for his iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling. You'll also check out the Papal Apartments of the Borgia family and Pope Julius II, plus explore St. Peter's Basilica and the tombs and crypt below the church.

Explore the Vatican Museums with a guide so you won't miss the top features
Hear stories behind the artwork, galleries, and apartments
Skip the line at one of Rome's most popular attractions
Private tour provides personalized experience

What's Included

Local taxes
Live commentary on board
Professional Tour Guide

Entrance fees - Payable to the guide on the day of the tour
Gratuities (optional)
Headsets Fee (Compulsory after 5 people), Vatican Museums

€3.00 per person
Entrance fee - Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

€37.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
The tour meets at the bottom of the stairs located on Via Tunisi. The stairs are directly across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The meeting point is at the bottom of the stairs where you will find you guide holding a sign with your name on it, and / or a Maximus Tours sign.

End point

Saint Peter’s Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour will end at St. Peter's Basilica.

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sistine Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Peter's Basilica

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
St Peter's Basilica is a holy place of worship and does not follow the same rules as the Vatican Museums. The Basilica is subject to close with little to no notice due to religious events. In this case the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel.
All youth / students aged 18-25 years must present a valid photo student ID and document with date of birth. Students below the age of 18 will only be asked to show proof of age. If you do not arrive with the proper documents, the Vatican will not honour the reservation and a new full price ticket must be purchased.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller 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

A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 8 reviews

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A lot of money for nothing

Gina_M, Jul 2024

This tour is horrible. We paid quite a bit of money for this tour and we didn't get to see much of anything. First, our tour time changed weeks in advance. Not sure why, but it changed from 10 am to 12:30. I wasn't happy about it but accepted the time change because of what we paid. Next the meeting place was horrible. Very busy area and we were told the bottom of the stairs and she was at the top. We didn't see any of the galleries. We were quickly taken to the outside courtyard for some history and then shuffled inside. Our guide Maura didn't really let us look at anything, she was practically running through the building. She didn't seem happy that we wanted to look or take pictures. We got to the Sistine Chapel and before we entered she told us that there are 2 doors and to take the one on the right. She said the guard will not want you to go through because you don't have a guide but press him on it and I'll see you there just beyond the door. She said if we didn't press him and get through we would lose her. Well, guess what? We weren't allowed through the door! Finally after 15 minutes the guard let us through and then we saw the Basilica on our own. And thank goodness we still salvaged some part of this visit. I was so very upset, and I still get upset knowing we paid A LOT OF MONEY only to get left behind by our tour guide. I don't recommend this tour at all. I think they knew what was going to happen and they could care less. Instead of following us in, they left. To me they had no intention of giving anyone a tour. I will not book a tour like this again. I recommend buying your own tickets and walking through at your leisure. We went the first week of June and it was very busy already but if you plan and buy the tickets months ahead if possible you can have a better time.