Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica Skip the line Private tour

4.6
(10 reviews)
Rome, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into the heart of the Vatican & uncover its artistic & spiritual wonders on a private guided tour. From Michelangelo’s breathtaking masterpieces to the Vatican’s hidden gems, this is a journey you’ll never forget.
Vatican Museums: step in the Gallery of the Candelabra, Tapestries & Maps, each showcasing Renaissance artistry & historical significance.
Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s Genius Unveiled, stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam, where the touch of God & man symbolizes divine inspiration.
Admire the Last Judgment on the altar wall, a dramatic depiction of salvation & damnation that took Michelangelo 4 years to complete. Your guide will reveal the secrets behind Michelangelo’s techniques, and the hidden messages in his work.
Enter St.Peter's Basilica & marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, a marble sculpture carved at just 24. Gaze up at the magnificent dome, designed by Michelangelo and explore Bernini’s Baldachin .
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What's Included

Private tour
Professional guide for 3 hours
Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only if option selected)
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Vespasiano, 28

End point
Sistine Chapel

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Vatican City (Pass by)

    The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.

    Admission ticket free
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    Vatican Museums

    Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. The galleries are connecting the north section of the Vatican Palace with the Sistine Chapel. The rooms preserved many roman statues discovered during the excavations and many spectacular painted rooms.

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Vatican Museums

    Panoramic Terrace with a view of the Basilica, the Gardens and the Dome

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel with the Frescoes painted in the 1500s for the Pope Julius II and Paul III; Michelangelo first painted the Ceiling where he represented the Creation of the World, from the Genesis book, and stories of Noah’s life. The Renaissance “Genius” when he was 61 years old he will come back to paint in five years only Last Judgement on the wall behind the altar.

    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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
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