See one of the world’s most important and largest collections of art on a private 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Marvel at masterpieces of art and antiquity from the papal collection, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Italian, German
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at masterpieces of art from the papal collections
- Admire the famous statue of Laocoön, and see the Belvedere Torso
- Discover maps of the world by ancient cartographers
- Look a Michelangelo's miraculous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
- Enter the most famous Roman Catholic church in the world
- Get a personalized narrative on a customized itinerary
Full description
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
Marvel at masterpieces of art by Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and many others on a private tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, and see statues from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and other great civilizations.
Skip the notorious lines to enter the Vatican Museums, and enjoy a personal narrative once inside. Your guide will treat you to a customized tour, bringing the magnificent works of art to life with an interactive and imaginative commentary. Uncover the legends and mysteries behind works from the Renaissance and other art eras, and hear about the papal patrons.
Marvel at sculptures, carvings, frescoes, paintings, tapestries and maps. Go to the Belvedere Courtyard, and stroll through the most interesting galleries in the museum complex.
Contemplate Michelangelo's frescoes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel and admire paintings from the main artist of the Renaissance period. Then, enter St. Peter’s Church to experience the majestic architecture of the Catholic cathedral. See Bernini’s exquisite “Baldachin” and other sacred works of art. End on St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire the Egyptian obelisk that witnessed the martyrdom of St. Peter and was central to Bernini’s design.
Includes
- Private Badge Guide
- Skip-the-Line Tickets
- Private Walking Tour
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (available upon request)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Caffe Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100
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Not allowed
- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Please note: The Basilica is not accessible until further notice
- 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.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
- When booking, please advise if you require a hotel pick-up, and provide the name and the address of your accommodation (this service is at an extra cost)
- Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair friendly
- It is strictly forbidden to take photographs in the Sistine Chapel
- Long items such as large umbrellas, camera stands and tripods, walking sticks (unless for disabled persons) are not allowed and are to be left at cloakrooms
- Please note that the museums' hours and closures may change due to special events taking place
