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Private Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

5 (8)
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Private Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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Experience the ultimate VIP Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, exclusively for you. Immerse yourself in the artistic and cultural heritage of Rome as you explore these iconic landmarks with a private guide. Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel and admire exquisite art and artifacts from different eras in the Vatican Museums. Learn about the history and significance of each site as your guide provides insightful commentary. Conclude your tour at St. Peter's Basilica, a symbol of Rome's grandeur, where you can admire the Bernini Canopy and Michelangelo's Pietà. This unforgettable private Vatican tour offers a truly personalized and immersive experience, allowing you to discover the wonders of Vatican City in a truly exclusive way.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 2-10 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Exclusive private tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Insightful commentary on art and history
  • Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
  • Explore the architectural complexity of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Admire the Bernini Canopy and Pietà by Michelangelo
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Enjoy VIP access exclusively for you
  • Skip the long lines and enter without delay
  • Our group size is flexible
  • Gain entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica's hidden collections
  • Expert Professional guide - Receive personalized guidance from a private tour guide
  • Admission ticket is included in the package
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food/Beverage

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Introduction

Experience a VIP private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica exclusively for you. This personalized tour allows you to explore the wonders of Vatican City with a private guide, who will provide insightful commentary and take you through exclusive, never-before-used secret passageways. Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel and learn about the history and significance of each site. Conclude your tour at St. Peter's Basilica, a symbol of Rome's grandeur. Immerse yourself in the artistic and cultural heritage of Rome with this unforgettable private Vatican tour.

What to expect?

During this 180-minute tour, you can expect to visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Your experienced guide will lead you through the Vatican Museums, showcasing the main highlights such as Raphael's masterpiece, the famous spiral staircase, and the Sculpture of Laocoön. In the Sistine Chapel, you will witness Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the Fresco of Last Judgment and the Creation of Eve. Finally, your tour concludes at St. Peter's Basilica, where you can admire the Bernini Canopy, Michelangelo's Pietà, and the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Who is this for?

This private guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica is perfect for anyone seeking a personalized and insightful experience of Rome's artistic and cultural heritage. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about Vatican City, this tour caters to all. It's an ideal choice for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to explore the Vatican at their own pace and with the undivided attention of a knowledgeable guide.

Why book this?

Discovering the wonders of Vatican City with a private guide offers a unique and exclusive experience that sets this tour apart. With access to secret passageways and insights into the intriguing features of the Vatican Museums, you'll uncover hidden gems that most visitors miss. The opportunity to marvel at Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel and explore the architectural complexity of St. Peter's Basilica with an exclusive private guide is an extraordinary privilege. This tour allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the art, history, and spirituality that make the Vatican a must-visit destination. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the splendor of Rome's grandeur.

Good to know

To join this private tour, the meeting point is CAFFE VATICANO. The total duration of the tour is 180 minutes, with each section lasting approximately 90 minutes for the Vatican Museums and 45 minutes for both the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. There is no need to go through security again when entering St. Peter's Basilica, as a connecting door from the Vatican Museums is used. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, as there will be plenty of walking involved. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll gain deeper insights into the art, history, and spirituality of Vatican City.

Reviews

Customers who have booked this private guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica have shared their awe and satisfaction with the experience. They praise the wealth of knowledge their private guide provided, allowing them to appreciate the art and history of each site on a deeper level. Visitors were particularly impressed with the exclusive access to secret passageways in the Vatican Museums, which offered a unique perspective. The opportunity to witness Michelangelo's famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel left a lasting impression. Overall, customers highly recommend this tour for a truly unforgettable and enriching experience in Vatican City.

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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Your Itinerary

Vatican Museums

Your guide will take you through the Vatican Museums, leading you through exclusive, never-before-used secret passageways. As you explore, please note that there is no chatting allowed, so be prepared to focus on the intriguing features that you may have missed on your own. During this part of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the main highlights of the Vatican Museums, including: ► Raphael’s masterpiece ► The famous spiral staircase ► The Sculpture of Laocoön ► The Rotunda Room ► Galleria degli Arazzi ► The room of Maps ► The Papal Residence ► Niccoline Chapel ► Cabinet of the Masks

Sistine Chapel

Walking into the Sistine Chapel is an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe. Situated inside the Vatican Museums on the right, the Sistine Chapel boasts stunning frescoes on its ceiling and rear wall, painted by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 15th century. Many of the world’s greatest artists, such as Raphael, Botticelli, and Pietro, have contributed to the exquisite frescoes and paintings that adorn the Sistine Chapel. Some of the most notable artworks that you can see in the Sistine Chapel include: ► Fresco of Last Judgment ► The Last Supper ► Creation of Eve

St. Peter's Basilica

The Vatican Private Tour concludes with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the last and final adventure of the tour. To access the basilica, a connecting door from the Vatican Museums is used, ensuring that visitors do not have to go through security again. With the Vatican Private Tour, you can experience the architectural complexity of St. Peter’s Church with an exclusive private guide. The private guide will provide insights into the history and significance of St. Peter’s Basilica as well as answer any questions that you may have. You will have ample time to explore the basilica, admire its beauty, and take in its spiritual atmosphere. Whether you are religious or not, St. Peter’s Basilica is an awe-inspiring sight that is not to be missed when in Rome. ► The Bernini Canopy ► Pietà by Michelangelo ► The Pope Alexander VII Memorial ► The Saint Peter statue ► Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica

Reviews

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5 (8)

Marisa_W

We booked this tour at the last minute, but Ashun (sp) was very gracious in accommodating our request. Our tour guide, Vierna was very thorough and very knowledgeable of the history of the Vatican City and all its wonders. Highly recommend Viator and Explore Italy Today.

Traveler38499565042

This company was very helpful to get us tickets right away when our previous tickets fell through. We highly recommend they were very friendly and accommodating!

E9630RHtomasm

The views were amazing and the guide did the excellent job at explaining all details. Would highly recommend anyone wanting a really super fun and informative tour around Vatican Museum

Tara_L

Very knowledgeable guide. She not only help navigate through each museum skillfully, but shared a wealth of information about each artist. She was patient as we took many pictures and didn’t mind helping us capture this lovely family vacation!!

977madhurin

The tour was very well organized and managed. Particularly our tour agent Ashique was very polite, hospital, courteous and helpful at all the times even before the tour.

jane_w

Fantastic tour. Very grateful to have a private guide get us through the chaos of the Vatican at peak period. Our guide was passionate, informative and very friendly. We liked her very much. Our tour company was excellent. We had an initial hiccup (our intended guide had a sick baby and couldn’t do our tour at short notice), but the tour company did everything they could to find a way to still get us to the Vatican. we really appreciated all their efforts given it was peak time and hard to get guides and time slots. The tour company was very responsive and friendly. Recommend.

G2507RGjanew

We had a fantastic tour! Our guide was excellent- very knowledgeable, passionate and super friendly. We all loved her. And she knew all the best ways to navigate the huge crowds. Am very glad that we booked a private tour and didn’t try and tackle things on our own. The tour company went above and beyond. Our intended tour guide had to withdraw from the tour at the last minute because of a very sick baby. Instead of cancelling our tour and leaving us stranded, the tour company went above and beyond to get us a new guide and time slot. Not easy in peak season. We are very grateful for their friendly and positive attitude. Highly recommend. 😃

anzallaz

A truly wonderful experience from the whole team. Our tour badger Ashique was professional and very supportive leading up to the tour, he prepared us and answered all our questions. Our tour guide Catterina was fantastic, she was knowledgeable on everything and gave us a truly personalized experience. This is the best way to experience the Vatican!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-05 07:30