Private Tour Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

his private Vatican and Sistine Chapel tour is an opportunity for you to explore one of the world's largest and important art collections with a personal Vatican expert guide.

Your 3-hour experience begins by entering through the Vatican's VIP entrance and skipping the lines outside – letting you get started immediately.

The guide will customize this Vatican visit to your preferences. You can take in all of the Papal palace highlights and explore the rooms of the Vatican Museums that interest you most.

You’ll hear about the Vatican’s fascinating history, some bits of gossip, and little-known stories about popes and artists. A highlight of the tour is the Sistine Chapel, one of the greatest examples of Michelangelo's artistic genius.

The visit culminates with VIP access directly into St. Peter's Basilica (skipping another long line) for an awe-inspiring guided tour of the largest and most ornate church in the world.

What's Included

Admission tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Skip the line admission
Private Guide
Pick up and Drop
Food and beverages
Tips (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Viale Giulio Cesare, 237

Meet your guide outside the Florist shop.

End point
Saint Peter's Square

Ticket Redemption Point

Via degli Scipioni, 9

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Your private visit to the Vatican Museums is a unique opportunity to explore one of the most remarkable art collections in the world. Accompanied by an expert art historian, you will learn all about these ancient masterpieces, gaining a greater appreciation of Roman art and understanding why these artworks are so important in the wider context of art history. A walk through the famous Gallery of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, and Belvedere Courtyard is an unforgettable experience - an opportunity to be completely immersed in more than 2,000 years of art. Although it’s impossible to see the entire extent of the Vatican’s enormous collection, on your Vatican Museums private tour you will be able to optimize your time, seeing a selection of unmissable highlights along with some hidden treasures.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Many visitors are rushed through the Sistine Chapel, but on your Sistine Chapel tour, you’ll have time to gaze up at the ceiling and admire the artwork while your guide explains the secrets of Michelangelo’s intricately detailed frescoes.

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

    After exiting the Sistine Chapel, you will be able to enter St Peter’s Basilica directly, without having to wait in line. During your visit to St Peter’s Basilica, your guide will tell you the fascinating story of the basilica within the context of Christian history, from its origins as a burial ground to its current state of splendor and international importance.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Discover Vatican

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