Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover all the secrets of the Vatican with a Private Tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums.
Explore the vast complex of rooms, art and historical works with a guide who will bring you to life this ancient collection.
Skip all entry lines to explore the rooms, such as the Gallery of Geographical Maps and Raphael's rooms.
Enter inside the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam".
Your Guide will tell you everything in detail and answer all your questions.

What's Included

Skip-the-line priority access
Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Private Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caffè Vaticano

The meeting point will be outside the Bar Caffe Vaticano in Viale Vaticano number, 100. Upon arrival, customers will be in contact with the guide who will be waiting for them outside the Bar.

End point
Saint Peter’s Basilica

The tour ends outside St. Peter's Basilica. Customers will be free to go wherever they want.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Inside the Museums, you will have the chance to walk with your private guide through the Gallery of Tapestries while listening to stories of the Vatican's intrigues. You will see the ancient and fascinating Italian maps, you will admire the sculptures and candelabras of Galilee. You can stop and take photos in front of the Pigna statue, in the Pigna courtyard designed by Donato Bramante. We will then continue admiring the most important works of Raphael, Michelangelo and other masters before going to the Sistine Chapel.

    1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Once the visit to the Vatican Museums is over, you will be accompanied by your guide inside the Sistine Chapel. Once you arrive in the Chapel you will be surrounded by the masterpieces of the most renowned art masters. You will learn many anecdotes and incredible stories about the artists who worked for the popes during the Renaissance and Baroque centuries. In the splendid Sistine Chapel you will find all of Michelangelo's greatest masterpieces around you.

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

    The guide will give you the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica from its exterior. Finally, you will be able to visit its interior independently as access to the Basilica is free.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sun In Rome Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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