Rome: Vatican, Sistine & St. Peter's Fast Track Private Tour

About this activity

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    3 hours
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Highlights

  • Enjoy priority admission to the Vatican Museums
  • Take a private tour of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Tailor your visit to your interests with your own private guide

Your experience

From January 12 to March 31, the Vatican Museums will carry out special conservation treatments on Michelangelo's Last Judgment, located inside the Sistine Chapel.

During this period, a scaffolding structure will cover all of the Last Judgment wall.

Access and use of the Sistine Chapel will not be affected; however, that particular work of art will not be viewable during restoration.

Thank you for your patience while this masterpiece is preserved for posterity.

This private visit of Vatican and Sistine Chapel will enable you to explore one of the greatest and most valuable collections of art accompanied by a professional expert guide from the Vatican.

Your three hour tour starts with entry through the VIP entrance to the Vatican which enables you to skip the line on outside and start your visit immediately.

This Vatican visit shall be adjusted to your precise preferences by the guide.

You will get a chance to appreciate all notable features of the Papal palace and go deep into those sections of the Vatican Museums that interest you most.

Interesting stories and lesser-known tales about popes and artists will be shared to peel off the attractive history of the Vatican.

In this tour, the Sistine Chapel happens to be one of those awesome stops that marvel at Michelangelo's artistic work.

The visit ends with special VIP entry to St.

Peter's Basilica, letting guests skip another long line and join an uplifting guided tour of the biggest and most finely built church in the world.

What's Included
  • Reserved Vatican entrance tickets
  • Fully guided experience
  • Groups of maximum 6 people
  • Pinecone and Octagonal Courtyard
  • Belvedere Torso
  • The round room
  • Constantine coffins
  • Gallery of Tapestries
  • Gallery of Maps
  • Raphael Rooms*
  • The School of Athens painting
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Michelangelos ceiling & Last Judgement
  • St Peters Basilica*
  • Berninis bronze alter canopy
  • St Peters square
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Meals

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Vaticano, 100

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Vatican Museums

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Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

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Raphael Rooms

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Courtyard of the Pigna

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Sistine Chapel

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St. Peter's Basilica

Visit, Guided tour

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To Remember

Know before you go

  • Access to Raphael Rooms depends on crowds, timing, and guards; not guaranteed. St. Peter’s Basilica may close for events; time in Museums extended, no refunds. On Wednesdays, Basilica access may be restricted due to Papal Audience.
  • Jubilee Notice (Dec 24, 2024 – Jan 6, 2026): Basilica closures possible; itinerary will adapt, no refunds.
  • Dress code: shoulders and knees covered.
  • No photos in some areas; silence required in the Sistine Chapel (explanation given before).
  • Backpacks not allowed.
  • Tours in EN, FR, ES, PT, IT—specify in “Additional notes.”
  • ID required for all guests.
  • For mobility needs or possible free access, contact the activity provider
  • ALERT: Sistine Chapel closes April 28th for Papal Conclave (begins May 7); reopening expected mid-May. Tours during this time will feature extra Vatican highlights; updates provided.