Private Vatican Tour: Egyptian and Etruscan Museum with transfers

Rome, Italy

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the Vatican Museums like never before with this exclusive private, half-day tour. Skip the lines and explore in depth, from the Egyptian and Etruscan Museums to Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel and countless other masterpieces. With your guide’s expert storytelling, uncover the rich history and secrets behind these world-famous treasures.

Private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible schedule
Guaranteed to skip the long lines with prebooked priority entry
Round-trip transfers available from centrally located Rome hotels
Discover and learn more with your guide than you could alone

What's Included

Private Walking Tour
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Professional Blue Badge guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
Special access to the Egyptian Museum and Etruscan Museums

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from your centrally located hotel/accommodation (within the Aurelian Walls)

Itinerary

At the appointed time, meet your private vehicle outside your hotel (available for hotels within the Aurelian Walls only).

Upon arrival at the Vatican Museums, skip the often-long entry lines thanks to your fast-track access, and get ready to explore with just your private guide for company.

Follow your guide through the maze of galleries filled with priceless works of art. Visit dedicated museums like the Egyptian Museum and the Etruscan Museum.

Then, continue through the rest of the Vatican's collection, focusing on the most important masterpieces. Visit the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries, and follow your guide to the Sistine Chapel to learn about the meaning of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.

After half a day in the museums, end the tour with more time to continue exploring Rome independently.

Vatican Museums

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gregorian Egyptian Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gregorian Etruscan Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

Cortile della Pigna (Pass By)

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Tapestries

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of the Candelabras

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Baldachin (Pass By)

La Pieta (Pass By)

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

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
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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This tour exceeded our expectations...

Judy G, Jul 2017

This tour exceeded our expectations in every way. Daily there are anywhere from 25,000 to 30,000 people who visit the Vatican. The day of our tour was no exception. We were very lucky to have Serena as our guide, undoubtedly one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides, We skipped the long lines for a fast track entry into the Vatican museum complex. Serena seemed to know all of the on site Vatican staff and expertly navigated us through the crowds ensuring we experienced all of the highlights. We got to experience the Golden Room, closed to the public, and saw some of the most incredible gold jewelry and artifacts from 4 and 5 B.C. Simply amazing! Before we continued onto the Sistine Chapel, Serena took the time to review all of the important details and hidden meaning behind the frescoes by Michelangelo. Serena was extremely personable, passionate about sharing her knowledge with us and truly made this tour a tremendous experience. I highly recommend this tour and Serena.