Private Vatican Experience with Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms

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Vatican City, Italy

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

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Overview

Explore the Vatican like never before with a private experience that takes you through the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms. Your guide will handle all the details—including skip-the-line access—so you can immerse yourself fully in the breathtaking art and rich history. Tailored to your group, this tour ensures a personal and unforgettable journey through Vatican City.

Marvel at the design and architecture with an expert guide
Beat the Vatican crowds with a fast-track ticket
Spend more time discovering the astounding art on display
Take the tour English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish to fit your needs

What's Included

Skip the Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Private Professional Art Historian Guide (launguages available)
Jan 12–Mar 31, 2026: Last Judgment under conservation; may be obscured

Food & Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. Many companies meet in this general location, look for the representative holding a sign with the EcoArt logo.

End point

Vatican Museums
00120, Vatican City
This tour ends at the entrance of the Vatican Museums where, if you prefer, you are free to continue your visit on your own.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

Museo Pio Clementino

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums (Pass By)

Vatican City (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

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.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Entrance into St. Peter's Basilica is separate from the Vatican Museums and is not included in your ticket.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Important: From January 12 to March 31, 2026, conservation work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment (Giudizio Universale). The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors; however, the fresco will be temporarily not visible due to scaffolding. We thank you for your understanding during this important preservation project.
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 98 reviews

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Fantastico Vatican City

Peter_F, Aug 2024

Great tour guide and experience at Vatican City and Sistine chapel. St Peter's unreal. Ricardo was exceptional.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to hear that our professional guide Riccardo made your tour experience so great. Hope to see you again in the future! Warmest regards, EcoArt Team

Great experience of a wonderful place!

Chaitanya_U, Jul 2024

Oscar is a great guide! He is very friendly, great sense of humor, very knowledgeable (masters in arts degree) and kept us engaged throughout. Highly recommend the service as there are so many details and stories one can miss.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Chaitanya, It's perfect to hear that our professional guide Oscar made your tour experience absolutely great. Hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards, EcoArt Team