Private tour

Rome: Vatican Museums Private Tour

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Activity provider:Eyes of Rome Private Tours
Private tour

Rome: Vatican Museums Private Tour

Activity provider:Eyes of Rome Private Tours

From US$ 236.09 per person

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in 3.5 hrs. Skip-the-line tickets included for a seamless, unforgettable journey. Book now & be captivated!

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Skip the line through express security check
Live tour guide
English, Italian
Pickup optional
Please wait for our driver in your hotel lobby. The driver will ask your hotel concierge. If you're not staying in a hotel, please wait for our driver just outside your accommodation address.
Private group

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
Full description
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 if option "Vatican Museums Private Tour with pick up and dropoff with private driver" selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

The guide will be waiting in front of Caffe Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100. The guide will be holding a sign with clients' names on it.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • 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 (if the "Vatican Museums Private Tour with pick up and drop off" option is selected)
  • 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, and walking sticks (unless for disabled persons) are not allowed and are to be left in cloakrooms
  • Please note that the museums' hours and closures may change due to special events taking place
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 5 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Une visite privée de 3 h qui nous a permis d'appréhender différemment ces musées que nous avions dejà visités plusieurs fois auparavant. Notre guide, Azzura a su nous faire comprendre la chronologie des collections et nous a permis de mieux apprécier le musée Pio Clementino et les chambres de Raphael avec ses explications riches, mais très claires

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May 28, 2023

Mirta la nostra guida è stata impeccabile molto precisa e preparata. Avevamo con noi un bimbo di 3 anni ed è stata comprensiva e premurosa. Molto appassionata d' arte . Se volete una una panoramica dei Musei Vaticani in poco tempo che vi lasci insegnamenti e aneddoti scegliete questo tour

May 28, 2023

Wir wurden von einer deutsch sprechende Historikerin geführt. Sie kannte alle Sicherheitskräfte Teilweise mit Namen. Diese haben uns immer wieder an allen Schlangen vorbei geführt. Wir haben nirgendwo gewartet, obwohl es komplett überfüllt war. Die Informationen waren fundiert und unterhaltend vorgetragen. Wir haben viel Spaß gehabt und sehr viel gelernt.

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May 28, 2023

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