Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter 's Basilica Tour

Rome, Italy
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

This experience will be tailored to your interests and with just your group on this private tour, your guide will focus specifically on what fascinates you the most as you discover what you want to see.
The Vatican houses paintings by artists such as Da Vinci and Titian in the Pinacoteca Gallery and Picasso and Chagall in the Collection of Modern Religious Art. You will see antique statues, Roman sarcophagi, mosaics, tapestries, and many a fresco, including Raphael’s famous School of Athens.
You will discover the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, The Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment. In St Peter’s Basilica, you will find another of Michelangelo’s works, La Pietà.

Options

Private Italian tour
Private Spanish tour
Private French tour
Private English tour

What's included

  • Welcoming staff at comfortable office
  • Fast track entrance tickets
  • Free Wi-Fi & Recharging station at the meeting point
  • Headsets to hear your guide better
  • Gratuities/Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    1h 40m
    Your guide will take you around the Vatican Museums showing you its greatest treasures, including works by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio, as well as tapestries, frescoes, statues and the unparalleled Sistine Chapel.
    From St Peter’s Basilica you will head underground to the so-called ‘Vatican Grottoes’ where a great many of the popes have been buried, including ones from the most prominent Italian families such as the Medici, Barberini, Chigi and Farnese.
    You will learn all about the architecture, art and history of what you see, all from your certified guide, as you marvel at the beauty of the Vatican.
  2. Sistine Chapel
    40m
    Visit to the Sistine Chapel
  3. St. Peter's Basilica
    40m
    Visit the st. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • St. Peter's is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8 AM - 12 PM, December 24th and 31st. During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
  • Skip-the-line entrance is included only for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. For St. Peter's Basilica, you might be asked to wait in a line
  • Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider
  • No refund will be issued for latecomers
  • Individuals with disabilities or special health needs must note it on their booking

Cancellation policy

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