Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica


3 hours
Free cancellation
2 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This tour allows you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, including Michelangelo's frescoed masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his "Last Judgment". In addition, you will explore, with your private tour guide, breathtaking galleries like the hall of the tapestries, the wonderfully ornate map room.

Inclusions

  • Professional tour guide
  • Private tour
  • Skip the line admission tickets
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • 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

You will be taken to the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check.  

All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge in art and history. They are perfectly trained to follow your pace, assist you throughout the whole tour and guarantee you an unforgettable experience! 

The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter's dome overlooking the Vatican gardens. The guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations.

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are the highlights of the tour.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

You will enter St. Peter's Basilica through an exclusive gallery directly linked to the Sistine Chapel.
Your tour guide will fill you on the highlights of the Basilica, such as: Michelangelo's Pieta', Bernini's Baldacchin and the imposing façade.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
  • The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
  • Vaccines accepted: Pfizer, Moderna, Astrazeneca and Johnson&Johnson. PCR or Rapid negative test within 48 hrs can be provided instead of vaccine certification
  • 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.
Josephine_Y
June 2019

Enjoyed the tour - guide was very knowledgeable. Elaborated on details gauging our interest in the subject. Gave enough details to understand the history without over complicating.

John_W
June 2019

Seamless personal tour that I would highly recommend. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable and created a wonderful experience for us. Worth the money to get a unique view of the Vatican.

GoPlaces15024454764
May 2019

We had a mix up with the time, totally my fault, but the driver and tour guide worked with us so we didn't miss any time even though we started an hour late. The driver took us from hotel to the Vatican where we met the guide Mario. Mario was extremely knowledgable, and helpful, we got through ...

TheGrizwulds
September 2018

I booked two separate private tours through Exploro tours; the Vatican Tour and the Colosseum tour. Both tours included hotel pick up and a private guide. Both guides were phenomenal! Our vatican guide, and older gentleman who seemed to know everyone inside the Vatican was knowledgable, friendly ...

woody06967
June 2018

Alex was awesome... very knowledgeable with great delivery, language (English) was impeccable, pace of the tour was right on, and everything went smoothly. It doesn't hurt that the Vatican is an overwhelming experience for a first timer. We have friends and family visiting Rome soon and will de...

Sybille_F
November 2021

Pünktliche Abholung im Hotel, dann Treffen mit unserer sympathischen Führerin Verena am Petersplatz. Sehr professionelle und informative Führung durch den Petersdom und Teile der Vatikanischen Museen, den Garten und die Sixtinische Kapelle. Alles war perfekt organisiert und super interessant. Jed...

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