Vatican Museums, Sistine, and St. Peter's Private Tour

About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    Italian English Spanish

Highlights

  • Explore the Vatican's rich treasure trove on a private tour
  • Avoid the lines with skip-the-line entry tickets
  • Discover St. Peter's Basilica with your own personal guide
  • Marvel at the centuries-old frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
  • Learn about the history behind world-famous masterpieces

Your experience

Take a private tour of the Vatican's vast collection at your own pace.

Your guide will explain the stories behind famous works of art and make the Vatican Museums interesting.

Find out about masterworks done by Michelangelo and hear about the amazing steps he took to finish the Sistine Chapel.

Learn about his tough competitor's work in the Raphael Rooms.

See the grandeur of St.

Peter's Basilica wit͏hout any wait lines.

Enjoy one of the most beautiful churches in the world as you walk through ithe its hallowed halls.

Skip t͏he lines so that your time is spent marveling at ithis exquisite architecture while uncovering Rome's captivating history.

What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry tickets
  • Headsets (if needed)
What's Excluded
  • St. Peter's Basilica Dome
  • Transportation
  • Tips

Itinerary

Starting location:

V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour, Walk (100 minutes)

3
Sistine Chapel

Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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St. Peter's Basilica

Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1 hour)

Finish at:

Saint Peter's Square

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, and access routes may change. Please check your messages for updates before your visit.
  • You will be denied entry if you do not comply with the dress code
  • Everyone must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
  • Opening hours are subject to change due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter’s Basilica and the square may be closed on Wednesdays in the morning for the Papal Audience
  • Bags and suitcases larger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods, large umbrellas, and potentially dangerous objects are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from where the tour ends end
  • No refunds will be issued for latecomers