Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour w/Holy Door Access

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience the spiritual and artistic heart of Vatican City on this exceptional private tour. Benefit from skip-the-line access to the renowned Vatican Museums and the breath-taking Sistine Chapel, guided by an expert who will illuminate the treasures within. This unique experience also includes special access to the Holy Door, a sacred privilege during this Jubilee Year. After your guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to independently explore the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica.

What's Included

Vatican Museums Guided Tour: Highlights of key galleries
Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel Visit: Focus on Michelangelo's masterpieces
Special Holy Door Access: Entry to St. Peter's Basilica via the Holy Door (Jubilee Year)
Skip-the-Line Access: Fast entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica (Independent): Exploration after guided tour is self-led
Transfers: Transportation not provided
Dome Access: Separate tickets required on-site
Food, Drinks & Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8

Meet Your Guide: Make your way to Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8. Look for our friendly Wanderwise staff holding a flag – they'll be ready to greet you and begin your Vatican adventure!

End point
Saint Peter’s Basilica

The tour will conclude at St. Peter's Basilica. You can easily access public transportation options, including buses, metro line and taxi stands, located near the Basilica.

Ticket Redemption Point

Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Vatican Museums

    Immerse yourself in a world of artistic and historical marvels within the Vatican Museums. Explore vast galleries brimming with sculptures, paintings, and artifacts, spanning from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance. Your expert guide will navigate you through iconic spaces like the Gallery of Maps, featuring intricate cartographical masterpieces, revealing the geographical understanding of the past.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    End your Vatican Museums visit with entry to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and The Last Judgment. Quiet reflection is encouraged in this sacred space.

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

    After your private Vatican tour, enjoy self-guided access through the Holy Door into St. Peter’s Basilica — one of the world’s most revered pilgrimage sites. Entry via the Holy Door is available only during Jubilee years.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums & Basilica
  • During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
  • In the rare case of basilica closure your expert guide will curate an alternative itinerary within the Vatican to ensure a memorable experience
  • During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
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