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Private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

From€247.5
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Experience the Vatican's treasures with a guided tour led by an art historian, including skip-the-line access to the Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour with an art historian
  • Explore the Sistine Chapel
  • Discover Renaissance masterpieces
  • Learn about Vatican history

Full description

Dive into the heart of Vatican City's artistic and historical wonders on this exclusive 3-hour private tour. Led by a knowledgeable art historian, you'll bypass the usual queues with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, home to an extensive collection of art and artifacts. Marvel at the Sistine Chapel's iconic ceiling, adorned with Michelangelo's masterpieces. This personalized experience offers deep insights into Renaissance art and Vatican history, ensuring a memorable and enriching visit.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour with an art historian
  • Visit to the Sistine Chapel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

- Visit the Sistine Chapel

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
2

- Visit the Vatican Museums

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
3

- Walk through St. Peter's Square

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Café Vaticano, Viale Vaticano, 100, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; check the weather forecast.
  • Photography is allowed in most areas; flash is prohibited.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted inside the Museums.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extensive walking.
  • Bring a valid ID for entry into Vatican Museums.
  • Dress modestly; shoulders and knees should be covered.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Men, women and children must adhere to a dress code. You will not be permitted entry to the church with bare shoulders, mini skirts or very short shorts (Bermuda shorts and Capri trousers are acceptable)
  • Only small backpacks or handbags are allowed.
  • Please provide the full names of all participants during the booking.

Traveler reviews

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Very personable and incredibly knowledgeable.

Our family recently traveled to Italy, stopping first in Rome to see all the historical sites. Paulo Gardelli, Phd was our tour guide for the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and Basilica. He was absolutely the best - giving us backgrounds on insights into all that we were seeing. He was engaging and gave us fun little "knowledge quizzes" to keep us all in the moment. We highly recommend you ask for him on your tours. We look forward to seeing him again!

Companion546486Aug 27, 2022TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Men, women and children must adhere to a dress code. You will not be permitted entry to the church with bare shoulders, mini skirts or very short shorts (Bermuda shorts and Capri trousers are acceptable) Only small backpacks or handbags are allowed. Please provide the full names of all participants during the booking.
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