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4.6(11 reviews)

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour

From€380
3 hours
Vatican City, Italy

About this activity

Experience the Vatican's art treasures with skip-the-line access and a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of Sistine Chapel
  • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Explore Vatican City's art treasures
  • Learn about Vatican's history and art

Full description

Discover the Vatican's art treasures with this exclusive private tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, explore the Sistine Chapel's masterpieces, and visit the iconic St. Peter's Basilica. A knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the Vatican's rich history and art, ensuring a memorable experience. This tour offers a personalized and in-depth exploration of Vatican City's most renowned sites, perfect for art and history enthusiasts seeking an enriching journey through one of the world's most significant cultural landmarks.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of Sistine Chapel
  • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Food and beverages

Itinerary

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You will see the Raphel's Rooms, the maps' gallery, the candelabra's gallery, the tapestry's gallery and many more

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: YES
2

See Michelangelo masterpiece: "The Last Judgment"

Duration: 10 minAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Saint Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible; participants should be able to navigate stairs and uneven surfaces.
  • Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
  • The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are places of worship; appropriate attire is required (no sleeveless tops, shorts, or skirts above the knee).

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing for extended periods.
  • Bring a valid ID or passport for entry into Vatican City.
  • Be prepared for security checks; large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the Vatican.

Cancellation policy

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican 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 minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Your tickets will be held by your tour guide on the day of the tour. You will be required to present this voucher.
  • Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name at the Vatican Museum's main entrance in Viale Vaticano.
  • PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
  • Wheelchair users and walker users cannot have access to Saint Peter Basilica
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented.
  • Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour.
  • You must have a VALID PHOTO ID to enter the Vatican Museums (Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.

Traveler reviews

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Paivi was a perfect host...

Paivi was a perfect host for us. This was our first time to Italy and our tour was amazing. It was crowded and a private tour made our time more enjoyable.

Michael_BSep 30, 2025VIATOR

Spectacular tour

Katarina was an excellent guide! She was professional, friendly and a wealth of knowledge. Our tour was so special with her guidance as she whisked us thru the crowds to the best spots to teach us the history and stories of these incredible works of art. With Katarina, the private tour was well worth it and highly recommended.

miketsgSep 26, 2022TRIPADVISOR

Outstanding Tour!!

Giovanni P gave our family a fantastic tour today! His knowledge is impressive and he brings the ruins to life! Thanks Giovanni!!

kathydR24UROct 17, 2021TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic

Our guide Eviss was absolutely outstanding. I highly recommend her. Her knowledge of paintings help us understand the relevance of what we were seeing.

Mitchell_VSep 27, 2021VIATOR

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tour

Our guide for this tour, Lucia, was the best guide we had in Rome. She knew all there was to know about the Museum and Sistine Chapel and told us many stories of the statues, paintings and artefacts on display. It was fabulous to have all this insight and made the tour so much more interesting, plus we got to skip the queues. Highly recommend this tour.

sue21352Mar 3, 2020TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican 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 minimum of 2 people per booking is required A maximum of 10 people per booking Your tickets will be held by your tour guide on the day of the tour. You will be required to present this voucher. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name at the Vatican Museum's main entrance in Viale Vaticano. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED Wheelchair users and walker users cannot have access to Saint Peter Basilica We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented. Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour. You must have a VALID PHOTO ID to enter the Vatican Museums (Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
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