Rome: Vatican Private Tour with Direct Entry & Expert Guide

5.0
(4 reviews)
Rome, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 7 more

Step into the heart of the Vatican Museums with an expert, licensed guide who will lead you through the rich history and stories behind some of the world’s most famous artworks. This private tour includes highlights such as the Pio Clementino Museum, the Upper Galleries (Tapestries, Maps, and Candelabra), the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will provide clear explanations and insights, helping you better understand what you are seeing while giving you the freedom to ask questions along the way. Your private tour will conclude in St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will discover the treasures of the church, including Bernini’s famous Baldachin at its center.

PLEASE NOTE: due to occasional religious events, St. Peter’s Basilica may close without prior notice.

If full names are not provided at least 72 hours before the tour, access to St. Peter’s Basilica cannot be guaranteed. This policy also applies to any bookings made within 72 hours of the tour date.

What's Included

Private guide
Tickets and reservations
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Bar Da Paolo, Viale Vaticano 104, restaurant "Bar Da Paolo"

End point
Saint Peter’s Basilica

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    This tour will give you the opportunity to explore the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Candelabra. After visiting the Galleries, your guide will lead you through Raphael Rooms and you will have a chance to admire the Raphael masterpiece, the School of Athens.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Stanze di Raffaello

    The magnificent Raphael Rooms will give you an insight on the master Raphael's work. The recently opened Constantine Room is also included in this tour! You will be mesmerised by the artworks of the master of the Renaissance art.

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    At the end of the tour you will access the Sistine Chapel where you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo's Last Judgement and the Creation of Adam on the ceiling.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque art. As you explore its vast interior, you will be surrounded by extraordinary works created by some of the greatest artists in history.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair users will have to follow a wheelchair-friendly itinerary
Supplied by City Lights Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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