Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
Overview
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Private entry at the Vatican is always a special experience. Even our seasoned guides who have seen it countless times appreciate the opportunity to admire art in this setting. You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican oversees over 6 million visitors each year, so entering alone can soon prove to be an overwhelming and painful ordeal.
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We recommend reserving this private tour with us to customize your experience for you and you family. We promise that this family/child-friendly setting will satisfy ever member of your group (our guides are known to keep the little ones intrigued!) Should we also mention Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?? This beautiful masterpiece needs no introduction.
No line = no stress! (not to mention that you get to steer clear of the sun and unbearable heat during the summer months!)
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We offer two time slots for this private tour experience (morning or afternoon). Have your pick!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Borgo
You will meet your tour guide at our office, which is located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. It is an area filled with charming local shops and vendors.
Vatican Museums
After meeting your guide, you will head directly to the Vatican Museum through a special group entrance route and bypassing the enormous lines that are guaranteed to be present all year round. This is a 2.5 to 3 hour journey through one of the most amazing museums of the world. Learn about Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries, and interesting anecdotes about the artists and their times.
Options
English - Private Vatican Tour
-: Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica
St.Peter Basilica NOT Included
Vatican Tour INCLUDES: VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL NOT Included: St. Peter's Basilica
Exclusive Private Vatican Tour
Includes:: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica English Tour Private Tour
Vatican GROUP Tour
Includes: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica GROUP TOUR: This option is shared with other clients.
What‘s Included
Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
A tour guide highly reviewed on Tripadvisor
Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica
Private transportation
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vatican City Tour
davidmN8781QO,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00LoLo was an outstanding tour guide!
Amazing tour guide
southafricasprings,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A knowledgeable, friendly guide who helped us navigate the Vatican with interesting facts and light hearted enjoyment. I highly recommend Roberta who was fun to be guided by.
Thank you Andrea
K3673RFadamc,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrea was an outstanding guide through the Vatican! He was incredibly informative, knowledgeable, and made the history and artwork come alive. He kept the group moving efficiently without ever making us feel rushed, which helped us see so much in a short amount of time. Andrea was also very kind, approachable, and happy to answer questions along the way. His leadership, expertise, and friendly personality made the tour a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend Andrea to anyone visiting the Vatican. Five stars!
Exceptional Tour
gickes,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good. Our tour guide Lucia was exceptional! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and efficient in showing us as much as possible in a short amount of time. We were very fortunate to have Lucia as our guide. Overall, would definitely recommend the skip the line option.
Outstanding tour guide
Sherpa34633251330,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carl's tour was exceptional. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything Vatican. His English was perfect and he had a wonderful sense of humor.
Great guide but tour was too long
V345DQcathyg,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our tour guide, Francesca, was wonderful. Charming and friendly and very informative. However, the tour itself was just too long from start to finish, especially given the heat and the overwhelming crowds
Wonderful Guides
Donald M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative tour led by knowledgeable and friendly guides, Giada for the Vatican Museums and Susanna for the Basilica. The agency was very responsive and helpful in providing a wheelchair rental that made the tour possible.
Excellent tour
Skn31788,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessia was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging.
Great experience
L7277UUkatem,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shak was was very informative, amazing funny I would highly recommend her!
Top!
thomasrB9174BD,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mario, the Guide was extremely Competent and informative! We had a really good time! Everything was organized very good! Complete recommandation!
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