Vatican Museums: Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel Private Tour

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

The Vatican Museums attract travelers from around the world, which can mean big crowds and long ticket lines. However, this private tour package helps you get in faster. With entry guaranteed, a private guide leads you through highlights such as the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel—while sharing insights into the Vatican’s art and history you might miss when exploring on your own.

Save time with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
A guide enhances the tour with commentary as you explore
Option to add-on a private pickup for extra convenience
Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for just your personal group

What's Included

Official Private Tour Guide
Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
ONLY FOR COMFORT OR LUXURY OPTION: Pick-up from centrally located hotels (within the Aurelian Walls)
ONLY FOR LUXURY OPTION: Drop-off to centrally located hotels (within the Aurelian Walls)

Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
ONLY FOR BASIC OPTION: Transfers from/to Hotel

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will meet your private driver outside your hotel/accommodation if you choose the Comfort or Luxury option. You will meet your private guide in front of the Vatican Museums entrance.

Meeting point

Caffè Vaticano
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
If the Basic option is selected, you will meet your private guide in front of Caffè Vaticano - Viale Vaticano, 100 - Rome. Transfers from/to your hotel are not included.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pinecone Courtyard (Pass By)

Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

Laocoön

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Tapestries

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Maps

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Dress Code required: Knees and shoulders must be covered to access the Sistine Chapel
Pick-up from hotel is included only if Comfort or Luxury options are selected

Drop-off to hotel is included only if Luxury option is selected
It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags, big umbrellas and selfie-sticks. All weapons, hazardous or flammable objects are strictly forbidden.
Food and beverages are permitted but must be checked.
Even with your ‘Skip the Line’ ticket you are NOT exempt from the line (queue) for the Security Check. As you enter in the Museums all visitors and their bags have to be screened under metal detectors and to be checked by the Vatican guards.
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