Private Vatican In Depth 5-Hour Tour - Skip The Line

View from the interior dome of St. Peter's Basilica

Looking into the Vatican Gardens - 5 Hour Vatican In Depth

Looking at the Sistine Chapel in detail before entering.

The Laocoon - Vatican Museums 5 Hours In Depth

Vatican City Tour with you Private Guide

Gallery of the Greek and Roman Statuary Collection

Gallery of the Maps - In Depth Vatican City Tour

Raffaele's School of Athens - Old Papal Apartments

Raffaele is looking at us in his 'School of Athens' fresco

Central Baldachino - St Peter's Basilica

Vatican Museums Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery)

Duration5h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Wether it’s your first time visiting the smallest country in the world or the 7th, there’s always so much more to see, and learn.

Take our

Private Extended Tour of the

Vatican City and you will get the chance to see the impressive works of

Michelangelo,

Raphael,

Caravaggio and many more, but you will also get access to the Papal Apartments of the Borgia Family and the infamous Pope Julius II.

Soak in the beauty of the

Sistine Chapel at your own pace and explore every nook and cranny in the awe inspiring

St.Peter’s Basilica.

Last but not least, we will go below the Basilica to visit the Tombs of Past Popes with a closer glimpse into the sacred

Tomb and Crypt of St. Peter.

Our

Private 5 hour Vatican City Tour is a guaranteed immersive experience in the heart of Catholicism.

Options

Private Tour up to 4 people

Private Vatican In Depth Tour.

Group Tour up to 14 people

Private Vatican In Depth Tour for private group up to 14 people. The tour cost is a total cost for groups up to 14 people. Entrance fees of 21euro / adult and 12euro / student are a cost per person.

What's included

Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Professional Tour Guide

Entrance fees - Payable to the guide on the day of the tour
Gratuities (optional)
Headsets Fee (Compulsory after 5 people), Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

What to expect

Vatican Museums
2h 20m · Admission ticket not included

The Vatican Museums are the largest collection in the world so it is important to leave ample time to explore them

We first enter into the Picture Gallery which holds great works of Raffaele, Caravaggio, Bernini and many more.

We then begin to go through the many galleries and courtyards visiting impressive statues such as the Belvedere Torso and Laocoon.

We pass through the Gallery of the Maps, Tapestries, Candelabra, multiple Rooms of Raffaele. We will also visit the Old Papal Apartments and Borgia Apartments.
Sistine Chapel
20m · Admission ticket not included

In the Sistine Chapel we will examine Michelangelo's frescoes with his alter wall; The Last Judgment. From top to bottom we will cover all areas in depth. We will also look at the ceiling which holds one of the most import works of art in the western world, the 'Creation of Man', also done by Michelagelo's masterful hand.
St. Peter's Basilica
2h

We will also cover St. Peter's Basilica in depth visiting the many alters throughout the church, Michelangelo's Pieta and Bernini's Baldacchino.

Your guide will also bring you below the church to see many tombs of past Popes including a gimps of the tomb of St. Peter.
St. Peter's Square
20m

The tour will finish in St. Peter's Square where the guide will talk about the purpose of the square, the Ancient Egyptian obelisk in the center, as well as the many saints and martyrs who welcome us into the piazza.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour meets at the bottom of the stairs located on Via Tunisi. The stairs are directly across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The meeting point is at the bottom of the stairs where you will find you guide holding a sign with your name on it, and / or a Maximus Tours sign.

End point

The tour will end at St. Peter's Basilica.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
St Peter's Basilica is a holy place of worship and does not follow the same rules as the Vatican Museums. The Basilica is subject to close with little to no notice due to religious events. In this case the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel.
All youth / students aged 18-25 years must present a valid photo student ID and document with date of birth. Students below the age of 18 will only be asked to show proof of age. If you do not arrive with the proper documents, the Vatican will not honour the reservation and a new full price ticket must be purchased.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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