Semi-Private Vatican Museums Highlights and Sistine Chapel Tour

4.5 (630 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Explore the crown jewels of Rome with an expert licensed guide on an intimate semi-private Vatican tour (max 10 guests). Fast-track your entry past general public lines to maximize time inside the world's most renowned art collection.
Navigate the Vatican Museums, including the Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Candelabra Gallery. Admire Raphael’s Rooms before entering the breathtaking Sistine Chapel to behold Michelangelo’s legendary ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment.
This tour will finish directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica where you are free to explore on your own after the tour.
Key Highlights:
• Semi private and small group of 10 people for a personalized, unhurried experience
• Skip-the-line ticket reservation saves hours of waiting
• Engaging commentary from an expert art historian guide
• Headsets provided for crystal-clear audio

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Radio headsets (hear the guide clearly at all times)
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Small group of 10 people
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food & Beverage

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    1h 50m · Admission ticket included
    We tour the highlights of the Vatican Museums; the largest collection in the world.
  2. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Greek and Roman Statues come to life in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
  3. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the extent of the Papal kingdom meticulously mapped hundreds of years ago.
  4. 10m · Admission ticket included
    See the works and optical illusions woven into huge tapestries.
  5. Stanze di Raffaello
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the masterful works of Raphael
  6. Sistine Chapel
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Here we enjoy Michelangelo's amazing fresco's including the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling and 'Last Judgment' on the alter wall.
  7. St. Peter's Square
    10m
    The tour will finish in St. Peter's Square, directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica where the guide will give you an introduction to the basilica from the outside.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will find your Vatican tour guide 'at the very bottom of the Stairs' of Via Tunisi, holding signs that say MAXIMUS TOURS. These stairs are directly opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museum.
(We DO NOT meet on the steps of the Vatican Museums entrance you must cross the street).

End point

The tour will end in St. Peter's Square with an introduction of St. Peter's Basilica from the outside. Visitors are then free to enter the Basilica after the tour free of charge. Basilica wait times may vary.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All youth under 18 years must present a valid ID and document with date of birth.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No bare knees, no bare shoulders no bare stomachs. You are allowed to wear shorts, dress and skirts however the cloth must fall long enough to cover the ball of the knees and shoulders for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Cancellation policy

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

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