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Private tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's

Rome, Italy
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in Vatican art and history with a private guide. Skip the lines and waste no time waiting with other visitors before starting your tour. Explore the Vatican Museums, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms, before marveling at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Conclude your visit at St. Peter's Basilica to witness the breathtaking Pietà and the grandeur of this landmark.
  • Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums with a private guide
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • See Raphael’s “School of Athens” and the ancient sarcophagi rooms
  • End the tour at St. Peter’s Basilica and admire Michelangelo’s Pietà

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Tour with private guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

      Your guide will hold a sign with your name on it

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Vatican Museums

    2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Sistine Chapel

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    St. Peter's Basilica

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking in order to enter
    • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this happens, we are happy to offer clients an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. Although we try to notify tour groups in advance if disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours are planned, this is not always possible and in such cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
    • On Wednesdays, due to Papal Audiences, access to St. Peter's Basilica won't be possible until 1 p.m.
    • You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    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

    4.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Highly recommend

    Charlene_r, Sep 2024
    Tour was wonderful and our guide was so knowledgeable about what we saw from start to finish. So enjoyed!

    From $520.99

    per person

    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 50 days in advance.

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