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Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica

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

Overview

Save time for more important things at the Vatican with skip-the-line entry tickets to the Vatican Museums. The lines to get into the Vatican are notoriously long but you can head straight inside. Your guide shows you the highlights of this spectacular art museum, including Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. After, explore St. Peter’s Basilica, or the Vatican Museums’ Raphael Rooms if the basilica is closed to visitors.
  • Includes entry tickets for your convenience
  • Learn more about the Vatican Museums by going with a guide
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour
  • See and experience a lot in just half a day

What's Included

  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
  • Skip the Line Tickets
  • St. Peter's Basilica Tour
  • If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Tours starting from 14:30 will not visit St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closure

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

    Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says '' BUONJORNO TOURS ''

End point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
  • Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services
  • After the Guided tour you can stay more time inside St. Peter's Basilica
  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed
  • Tours starting from 14:30 will not visit St. Peter's Basilica but Raphael Rooms instead
  • This tour does not include climbing the Dome
  • For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
  • We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
  • Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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

4.6
based on 9 reviews
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The PERFECT way to see the Vatican!

Emily_T, Sep 2023
This was the perfect tour, and the best way to see the Vatican. Our guide Roberta was phenomenal. She was such a wealth of information, she kept our group, moving through everything smoothly, and made this a very enjoyable tour.. Her expertise in art history aloud for her to give us some information, we never knew, and my entire group was thrilled with the experience. If you’re going to the Vatican, this is the only way to go!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you very much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on our Vatican tour with Roberta. It's wonderful to know that her expertise and enthusiasm made your visit both educational and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon! Best regards,
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