VIP Private Guided Tour-Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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

Experience the Vatican like never before with our exclusive VIP Private Guided Tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace, accompanied by a licensed expert guide dedicated solely to your group.

Avoid the crowds and dive deep into centuries of history, art, and spirituality. Discover the stunning Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms, and hidden masterpieces throughout the museum halls. Then, step into the Sistine Chapel and stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and The Last Judgment.

️ Flexible start time to suit your schedule
‍ Private guide with personalized commentary
Skip-the-line entry — no waiting in long queues
‍‍‍ Ideal for families, couples, or small groups

Whether it’s your first time or a return visit, this VIP private experience is the most intimate and enriching way to explore the Vatican.

What's Included

Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Sistine Chapel
Wi-fi at the meeting point
In-Person-Dedicated-Guide
Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums
Food
Private transportation
Parking Fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Vespasiano, 65

Please arrive 30 mins before your tour at Via Vespasiano 65, Rome (near the Vatican Museums). Look for the "Xplore Rome" signboard. Our staff will be there to assist you. If you need help finding us, feel free to contact us directly.

End point
Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Begin your journey through one of the most important museums in the world. Admire renowned masterpieces like the Laocoön and get your first taste of the Vatican’s rich artistic heritage.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cortile della Pigna

    Wander through one of the Vatican’s stunning outdoor spaces. This courtyard features the iconic bronze pinecone sculpture, an ancient Roman piece that lends the area its name.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Museo Pio Clementino

    Explore one of the Vatican Museums’ most celebrated sections: Octagonal Courtyard – Home to Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere Round Room – Featuring a giant marble bathtub and the bronze Heracles Room of the Animals – With detailed sculptures of various creatures Gallery of the Candelabra – Admire its painted 3D-style vaulted ceilings

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

    Marvel at 16th-century hand-painted maps of Italy’s regions, rich with intricate detail. Try spotting cities you’ve visited—or your ancestral hometown!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Sistine Chapel

    We are pleased to inform you that the Sistine Chapel has officially reopened to the public following the Vatican’s mourning period for the late Pope Francis. With the recent and historic election of His Holiness Pope, the Vatican has now resumed full visitor access, and the Sistine Chapel is once again included in your Vatican Museums visit. Step into the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the final stop of your Vatican Museums experience, and witness one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance. Marvel at Michelangelo's iconic frescoes, including the awe-inspiring ceiling and The Last Judgment behind the altar—works that have inspired visitors for centuries. The Sistine Chapel is not only a work of art but also a sacred space of immense historical significance—it's where the Papal Conclave was recently held to elect the new Pope. Visiting now offers a rare opportunity to experience this extraordinary site just after a key moment in Church history.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rome Wonders

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

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