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Private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

4.95
(386 Reviews)
2.5 h.
English
Private
Mon to Sat
Several Departure Times

  • With our amazing Reserved Entrance access we get you into the Vatican quickly and easily ready to enjoy a private tour. With only a small percentage of the usual crowds, this is a once in a lifetime experience to enjoy a peaceful visit to the Vatican.
  • Explore the Vatican like a VIP on this intimate private tour. Marvel at Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement and bask in the beauty of the Vatican’s many opulent galleries.
  • Tailor your Vatican experience to perfectly suit your needs and interests on this private tour. In the company of an expert, English-speaking guide, explore the Vatican at your own pace as you navigate through the museums.

Make the Most of a Vatican Tour with us

What's Included

  • Reserved Access into the Vatican Museums
  • Vatican Museums entrance ticket and reservation fee
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Intimate private experience
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Gratuities

Sites Visited

  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael's Rooms

Tailor your Vatican experience to suit your needs and interests on this carefully curated private tour. In the company of your dedicated, English-speaking guide, you’ll explore the Vatican Museum’s most-reputable sights as well as lesser-known treasures. From the Sistine Chapel to the Gallery of Maps, immerse yourself in centuries of captivating history and culture.

Our customers will benefit from our Reserved Entrance, so you can make the most of your precious vacation time as you are whisked straight inside in a matter of minutes. This new, no-line system helps with adhering to necessary social distancing. With instant access, you won’t waste a moment of your time with your private guide. All of our guides are experts in their field and fluent English speakers, making them the perfect people to lead your journey through the Vatican Museums. In the company of your passionate guide, you can tailor your experience to suit your interests and needs, as they answer your questions and enthral you with fascinating insights as you explore.

This new tour has been expertly studied and created to ensure your complete safety while still providing an enjoyable experience. Extra security measures are now in place such as mask requirements and social distancing. This is an incredible time to visit the Vatican, as there is such a small percentage of visitors that you will be able to see the best of what the Museums have to offer without the huge crowds the Vatican is famous for!

Follow your interests in the Vatican Museum

Choose to explore parts of the Vatican Museums that interest you or opt for our classic Vatican route. Our classic highlights tour visits the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms and a diverse range of galleries covering ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, maps, tapestries and precious relics.

Whatever you choose, rest assured that your guide will be the perfect host – well-versed in the history, art and architecture of the Vatican and able to answer all your questions. Experience the masterpieces of the Vatican at a higher level when you spot the little details and hear the stories behind the artworks.

Your expert guide will provide a fascinating commentary as you explore the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Candelabra, the Hall of Maps and the wonderful Raphael Rooms. There is so much to see and learn, and now is a great time to do so in peace and quiet.

A highlight of your tour will no doubt be the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will share the hidden meanings depicted in the Last Judgement, where Michelangelo painted his personal vendettas and private jokes. Insights from your passionate guide will help you truly appreciate this artistic marvel and give you a better understanding into the complex character who created it.

In just 2.5 hours you’ll see the very best of the Vatican on our Private Vatican Tour. Without a tour group to influence your route, you can spend as long as you like appreciating the works and artifacts that most pique your interest, while moving quickly through areas that don’t. With your own dedicated expert, English-speaking guide, you’ll be enthralled throughout this immersive tour; we take the hassle out of the day so you can have a truly once-in-a-lifetime Vatican experience. Especially now, with the lack of crowds!

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    Important Notes

    • Please note that due to current Covid-19 restrictions and new safety policies, all customers will be required to wear a mask on City Wonders tours. Temperature checks will also take place at tour venues; if your temperature is above 37.5°C you will unfortunately not be able to attend the tour.
    • Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. Knees, shoulders, and backs must be covered.
    • Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly. For example, if some of the internal connecting areas are closed for safety reasons, Raphael's Rooms may be replaced with Pio Clementino Museum, where Laoocon and Apollo Belvedere statues are.

    FAQs

    • Where does the tour meet?

      The tours meet at a location very close and convenient to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Full details of the exact location are included on the confirmation voucher you will receive when you book your tour.

    • I am taking a Vatican Tour that includes Saint Peter’s Basilica, will we go up the dome?

      It is possible to climb the Dome on your own if you wish, however you will need to purchase a ticket directly on site.  Our tours do not include a visit to the Dome. Please note that if you intend to climb the Dome after your tour ends, you should make sure to book a morning tour (not on a Wednesday) as the Dome access is already closed in the afternoon before our afternoon tours reach Saint Peter’s Basilica, and the Basilica is often closed on Wednesday mornings.

    • Can you provide wheelchairs for Private tours to the Vatican Museums? Can I bring my own wheelchair to a private tour?

      Wheelchairs are available at the Vatican. You will need to send a request to the Vatican before your visit. Please note that you should request them by sending an email to this address: accoglienza.musei@scv.va Wheelchairs are free of charge.

      If you bring your own wheelchair, please let us know while booking your private tour so that we can arrange the perfect tour for you.

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