Private Experience: Sistine Chapel , Vatican Museums & St.Peters Basilica
Overview
Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect.
** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**
** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Skip-the-Lines Access
- Expert, English-Speaking Private Guide
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Cortile della Pigna
- Entry/Admission - La Pieta
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
sistine Chapel
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
La Pieta
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Pieta, Chapel of the Pieta Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
Inside St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy
Inside Vatican Museums
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini, Basilica di San Pietro Piazza di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
sistine Chapel
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
La Pieta
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Pieta, Chapel of the Pieta Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
Inside St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy
Inside Vatican Museums
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini, Basilica di San Pietro Piazza di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise during the booking process if any clients have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Judy A
July 2021
I am a repeat customer with “Through Eternity” and for good reason: I know I will have excellent service and the tour guide is always phenomenal. Our family prefers private tours as they are tailored to what we are interested in and we can ask our many questions as we have two historians in the f...
I am a repeat customer with “Through Eternity” and for good reason: I know I will have excellent service and the tour guide is always phenomenal. Our family prefers private tours as they are tailored to what we are interested in and we can ask our many questions as we have two historians in the family so I am willing to pay a little extra. I do compare with other tours and for the price this group can’t be beat. In general, I find the tours more comprehensive than other companies’ tours. For example, I contacted a well-known guide who was unable to take us to Saint Peter’s Basilica. I can’t remember the reason why. This was not a problem for “Through Eternity”. For this tour, Thomas was our guide. I have never seen someone with so much energy and so much knowledge! We were all totally blown away by his presentation. Thanks Thomas I may be we will see you again one day.Q4525ANdane
July 2021
We typically would not have chosen to go on a tour during a vacation were it not for this gift, but the quality of our experience with Through Eternity gave us an appreciation of Rome that we never could have achieved on our own. We’ll be booking more tours on our future trips because of our posi...
We typically would not have chosen to go on a tour during a vacation were it not for this gift, but the quality of our experience with Through Eternity gave us an appreciation of Rome that we never could have achieved on our own. We’ll be booking more tours on our future trips because of our positive experience! Both of our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and exceeded our expectations of what we had thought a traditional walking tour would be. They answered our many questions, shared unique insights, and kept us consistently engaged throughout our long and fascinating tour. Rome is a huge city with an incredible history and so many untold stories, and this amazing tour made our visit truly unforgettable. We were fortunate enough to split our day between two guides, Gracelyn and Rob. Gracelyn was waiting in our hotel lobby to greet us in the morning and brought us to the Vatican for our first stop. She was so friendly and knowledgeable and spoke with such enthusiasm and admiration for everything we saw. She kept us at the appropriate pace as we moved through the different areas of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. From there we met up with Rob who took us through Trastevere, the Coliseum and the Forum. Rob was so knowledgeable and entertaining and was able to keep our energy up as we traversed the city on a very hot day. We highly recommend Through Eternity for an unforgettable experience!ashlystarnes
November 2022
Gracelyn is THE BEST guide. She did our tour through the Vatican, Sistine chapel, and St Peters Basilica. My fiancé and I have been traveling around a couple months now and she is by far the best guide we’ve had. She is knowledgeable, knows all the best view points, has endless fun facts, and her...
Gracelyn is THE BEST guide. She did our tour through the Vatican, Sistine chapel, and St Peters Basilica. My fiancé and I have been traveling around a couple months now and she is by far the best guide we’ve had. She is knowledgeable, knows all the best view points, has endless fun facts, and her excitement is contagious. We enjoyed our tour so much we wanted Gracelyn to be our guide for the colosseum. Both her and Desiree, her colleague from Through Eternity, went above and beyond to get us last minute tickets to the colosseum. Even going as far as to stay up until almost midnight to obtain tickets when they were released. We fortunately got to on the colosseum tour with Gracelyn as our guide and it was just as awesome as the first tour. If/when I go back to Rome I want Gracelyn as my tour guide and would recommend to any friends visiting to book through Through Eternity. Made our experience amazing and unforgettable!Angie E
November 2019
Our tour of the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica was absolutely perfect. Guia knew more about the art--especially the Sistine Chapel--than anyone dared to hope for. The tour of the Basilica was also perfect. Well done!
Our tour of the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica was absolutely perfect. Guia knew more about the art--especially the Sistine Chapel--than anyone dared to hope for. The tour of the Basilica was also perfect. Well done!H2422WZkims
October 2023
Our family and friends group has a wonderful tour of the Vatican led by Simona. She was so good with our multigenerational group, especially my young sons. She was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. I highly recommend this tour with Simona.
Our family and friends group has a wonderful tour of the Vatican led by Simona. She was so good with our multigenerational group, especially my young sons. She was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. I highly recommend this tour with Simona.FMHIII
October 2023
Donnatella was a fantastic guide. She is very knowledgeable, have us a great tour, and her English is excellent.
Donnatella was a fantastic guide. She is very knowledgeable, have us a great tour, and her English is excellent.