Discover the art and history of the Vatican in style with an exclusive private tour. Skip the lines and delve into the wonders of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica with your own personal art expert. Immerse yourself in the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms, and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, all while avoiding the queues that plague other visitors. Your art historian guide will provide fascinating insights and personalized attention throughout the tour, ensuring a truly unique and enriching experience. After exploring the Vatican Museums, head to St. Peter's Basilica to marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the artistic treasures of the Vatican with an expert guide by your side.
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Free Cancellation
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Admission Included
3
hours
Suitable for
1-8
Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience
Personalized attention from private guide
Skip the queues at Vatican Museums
Discover famous artworks by Michelangelo and Bernini
In-depth tour of Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica
Private tour
All tickets
Professional art historian guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
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Introduction
Discover the rich art history of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica in an exclusive private tour led by an expert art guide. Skip the queues and delve deep into the artistic treasures that await you. This personalized experience ensures that you receive dedicated attention and a seamless journey through these iconic landmarks.
What to expect?
During this 180-minute tour, you will embark on a fascinating journey through the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Your art expert guide will lead you through the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms, and the renowned Sistine Chapel, where you can marvel at the masterpiece created by Michelangelo. By booking this private tour, you can skip the long lines and make the most of your time in Rome.
Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone eager to explore the cultural heritage of the Vatican. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group of friends or family, this personalized experience caters to all ages and interests. Everyone can benefit from the knowledge and expertise of your private art historian guide.
Why book this?
By choosing this exclusive private tour, you will receive a tailor-made experience that is designed to cater to your specific interests and questions. With the expertise of your art guide, you will gain unique insights into the art history and significance of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. The personalized attention ensures that you can make the most of your visit and deepen your understanding of these world-renowned landmarks.
Good to know
Please note that the tour begins at the Vatican Museums main entrance. Your guide will be waiting for you with a VIATOR/ARTSTUR sign. Make sure to arrive on time to maximize your tour duration. St. Peter's Basilica closes at 7 pm, so evening tours do not include a visit to the basilica. This private tour is conducted in English, allowing you to fully engage with your guide and the fascinating history surrounding you.
Reviews
Previous visitors have praised this private tour for its exceptional quality and knowledge imparted by the art expert guides. Many have highlighted the convenience of skipping the queues, which allowed them to spend more time immersing themselves in the art and history of the Vatican. Overall, customers have expressed immense satisfaction with their experience, considering it a highlight of their trip to Rome.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
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Is an adult required for the booking?
At least one adult or senior required per booking
Departure Point: Tour departs from Vatican Museums main entrance.
Address:
Directions: Tour departs from Vatican Museums main entrance located on Viale Vaticano.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a VIATOR/ARTSTUR sign.
V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani,
00192 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital,
IT
Your Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Your fascinating private walking tour starts at the Vatican Museums, where you will take a journey of discovery to the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Best of all, when you book your Vatican Museums Art History Walking Tour with your own private art historian, you can skip the line when you reach the Vatican Museums. There's no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!
Admission Included
St. Peter's Basilica
Next, you’ll visit St Peter’s Basilica to admire the famous artworks by Michelangelo and Bernini, where your private walking tour concludes. Please note that St Peter’s Basilica closes at 7 pm so the Vatican evening tours would not include this.
This in-depth private tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica is hosted by an English-speaking guide specializing in art history.
Admission Included
Wheelchair accessible
Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Evening Tours: St Peter's Basilica is closed during the evenings. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would prefer that St Peter's Basilica and Square are included, please select the Morning or Afternoon Tours as your travel date
Reviews
(68)
4.5(68)
Matthew_B
Tour guide never showed up.
Even Viator wasn't able to get a hold of them. Met another group through Viator that had the same thing happen. I'm getting a refund for my $700+.
Angela_H
We toured the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel with our 18-year-old son; my husband and I had been there before, but my son had not. So our guide, Giovanni, had the challenge of choosing which items to present (a real risk there is to exhaust one's attention on the first few halls of the enormous collection, and become too overwhelmed to take in the rest of it), at the same time keeping the tour interesting for two who had already visited, and one- a teenager- who had not. He did a wonderful job highlighting items, explaining why they were important, and doing it in a fun and engaging way (how can you immediately tell if a sculpture is Greek, or Roman?). His English is excellent and he interacted comfortably with our son.
I'm sure he would also have been an excellent guide for a longer and more detailed tour, or one which focused on a particular part of the museums collection, as he seemed very knowledgeable whenever we had a question about anything.
Unfortunately the line to get into St. Peter's basilica was extremely long, so we didn't get to see that, but that wasn't Giovanni's fault (and he did suggest scheduling a tour in the morning and visiting the basilica first, when the line was likely to be shorter).
Linda M
We had a private tour with our family of 6 which included a professor in a wheel chair and two teenage boys. The tour with Amy was excellent!! She was highly informed, friendly, patient and kind. We are not catholic but truly felt it was a balanced historical tour and worth every penny and minute we spent.
We highly recommend a private tour with Amy
Seaside07362587960
Very disappointing experience. The Vatican is herding people through like cattle. How do we get a refund???
Lowell_J
We (80 and 75) were withe our grandchildren (25-27) and had a private because I needed a wheel chair. Our guide was VERY knowleabe and with an outstanding personality. She couldn't of been nicer......It is a long tour and if you have problems with your legs or back- get a wheel chair you are standing for about 4+ hours.
Steve_M
We had the good fortune to have Maria Ludovica as our tour guide at the Vatican. When we originally planned this trip my daughter was not pregnant. But lo and behold, a 2 month old infant came with us. If you have been to Disney you know what Fast Pass is...well, the combination of a newborn and a trained professional like Mary Ludo made the crowded Vatican a wonderful experience.Maria Ludo had such great knowledge and her preview chat inside the walls set the tone for a terrific immersion in fine art and inspiration. Her visual aids were also an asset as we progressed from one site to the other. Her genuine enthusiasm and care are so appreciated by this family.I strongly urge anyone to have a tour like this one. It was a true highlight of our trip.Once again, many thanks to Maria Ludo for making our experience so positive.
Stephen R
<p>Rosanna our tour guide was passionate, informative and amazingly gifted at bringing all the Vatican treasures and art works to life, we spent over 3 hours in her company and enjoyed her knowledge and wisdom of this awe inspiring place, it truly is a jaw dropping moment when you enter the sistine chapel and onwards to St Peters Basilica, if you want a truly 5 star, personal experience then this is for you, we were fortunate in that the Vatican and St Peters were not that crowded so were lucky enough to have the chance to truly absorb the beauty of this place and through Rosanna's talks really get a feel for the artworks and treasures on display.</p>
JoniMarie_J
<p>Our tour guide, Isabella,Botti was wonderful. She spent 3 hours with us, skillfully negotiating through the crowds, discussing the history and art of the Vatican. We were able to stop and ask questions whenever we needed more information and she made the large, imposing collections accessible. After comparing notes with friends who have taken Vactican tours, I am convinced that this is the only way to see and appreciate the museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St, Peter's. Brava Isabella!</p>
Donald S
<p>This was a highlight of our trip. Our guide, Anna, was very knowledgeable having studied at the Vaticcan and received a doctorate in art history. Having our own personal guide was outstanding. My wife is an artist and could ask many questions. We tell everyone how great it was.</p>
allison_z
<p>We had an amazing tour!!!<br/>
Were lucky to have one of the best tour guides!!!<br/>
Thank You.</p>
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2024-06-20 12:15
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