Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience

4.7
(50 reviews)
Rome, Italy

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

Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. Skip the queues and find yourself inside St Peter's Basilica where you will be able to contemplate the long history of Christian faith and be moved by Michelangelo's world famous sculpture, Pietà.

What's Included

Special Pinacoteca Visit
Fast-Track Entrance to St. Peter's
Expert, English-Speaking Guide
Vatican Museums ticket
All Fees and Taxes
Skip-the-Lines Access
Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caffè Vaticano

Your guide will meet you in front of Caffè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

End point
Saint Peter's Square

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    sistine Chapel

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Peter's Basilica

    La Pieta

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Stanze di Raffaello

    The rooms of the apartament of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    La Pieta

    Inside St Peter's Basilica

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Cortile della Pigna

    Inside Vatican Museums

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

    View from inside the Basilica Sant Peter

    10 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
  • As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Supplied by Through Eternity Tours

Show 4 more

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

4.7 Based on 50 50 reviews
5 stars
44
4 stars
2
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Likely to sell out
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}