Rome: Private Guided Tour of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

Highlights

• As a distinguished visitor, you will be offered an extraordinary and secure entry into the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Gain a profound acquaintance with the origins of St. Peter's Basilica and admire Michelangelo’s excellent masterpiece La Pietà. With this invaluable VIP experience, delve deep into the hidden gems of the Vatican like the Niccoline Chapel, Cabinet of Masks, and Bramante Staircase, which centuries-old kings and emperors used to march through, sharing forgotten stories of bygone eras.

Full description

Visiting the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica through a private VIP tour can be genuinely described as unique and thrilling. All steps are carefully planned ahead of time to ensure that you have an unforgettable day at the Vatican led by a knowledgeable guide. In the beginning, you will explore secret passages and private quarters while hearing tales unknown to other tourists. Moreover, during this part of your trip, you will also get an opportunity to admire Raphael’s masterpiece named “The Transfiguration.”The Vasari Corridor, an enigmatic path, was a secret route between the palazzo and the Grand Dukes' office; moreover, it served as an escape plan during emergencies. And no less amazing is a construction by Filippo Brunelleschi known as the Brunelleschi Dome because it defies gravity in its design.The awe-inspiring Galleria degli Arazzi, known as The Tapestry Hall, would not be itself without the mesmerizing tapestries that adorn its walls. Likewise, the Rotunda Room, with its one-of-a-kind oculus ceiling and floor mosaics perfectly executed, leaves onlookers equally spellbound.The Porphyry Basin, a magnificent piece of Roman history, is one of the attractions that add to the beauty and grandeur of the place. Among the renowned works found in this location are Michelangelo’s colossal painting ‘The Last Judgment’ as well as Botticelli’s splendid ‘The Birth of Venus’.There are two other works of art that you would not want to miss in the Sistine Chapel, and these are “The Last Supper” and “Creation of Eve,” although the latter is another painting by Michelangelo. If you would like to see St. Peter’s Basilica on your way, it can be easily accessed after a brief stop at the Vatican Museums, where your guide will display some magnificent architectural pieces for your admiration.If you are fond of appreciating art, then don’t miss out on the Bernini Canopy created by Gianlorenzo Bernini, The Pietà sculpture made by Michelangelo, The St. Peter's statue designed by an Italian sculptor, and the Pope Alexander VII Memorial; as they reflect his architectural and artistic skills. You should also add to your list of places to visit the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome – a marvel in its own right due to its majestic height alone, let alone architectural beauty! However, please note that there is a small cost associated with going up there and once you’re at the top, it’s up to you how you come back down.

Includes

• 1) Consider your private VIP tour that will be exclusively for you.
• 2) Skip the line with immediate access.
• 3) This service comes along with your ticket as a bonus.
• 4) Receive in-depth analysis from an expert insider who is, at once, an art historian connected with the museum and licensed to guide.
• 5) After finishing our tour together, you will have explored the Vatican Museum, seen the Sistine Chapel, and also visited St. Peter's Basilica!
• 6) The group size is totally customizable according to your wishes.

Not includes

• One, the hotel pickup and drop-off; Two, tips; Three, food and beverage.

What to bring

• If, for example, you are a UK citizen and you are in the UK, and the destination country is not one of the European Union members or a member of the European Economic Area, then a passport will be mandatory. A picture ID card will not be enough to allow you to travel outside of Europe and to enter other countries.