Private Tour
Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
Overview
Available languages
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Vatican GROUP Tour
Includes: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
GROUP TOUR: This option is shared with other clients.
English - Private Vatican Tour
-: Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica
Exclusive Private Vatican Tour
Includes:: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
English Tour
Private Tour
St.Peter Basilica NOT Included
Vatican Tour INCLUDES: VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL
NOT Included: St. Peter's Basilica
Reviews
138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
MaryBeth C,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful private tour and learned so much about the Vatican! Even with Sistine Chapel being closed, due to the conclave, the day was full of interesting facts and places. The additional skip-the-line tickets to Santa Maria Majori were such a blessing to us. Thank you for a great tour!
Great Tour
Carol K,
Jan 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was wonderful, very informative. Sylvia gave so much good information and customized tour to our needs.
Very knowledgeable guide...
elinshits,
Dec 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide that adapted his tour to suit everyone‘s needs, including our 4 year old. Very child friendly.
Tour guide is a must!
Christine E,
Dec 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Santi was the tour guide for our group of 6, which was great because we had someone dedicated to ensure we got through the lines smoothly, found our way from each destination of the tour and navigated through the busy crowds. I expect not as busy as summertime but still busy. Santi was practical and kept us on track so we could enjoy all the main highlights. It wasn’t clear upon booking confirmation how early to arrive at meeting spot. I recommend arriving at least 30 minutes because it is a good 15-20 minute walk to the designated Vatican entrance from the meeting spot and we found ourselves walking very quickly (something to keep in mind especially if you have elderly in your group like we did). Overall, I recommend a dedicated tour guide as going through the Vatican on a busy day can be overwhelming and hearing/learning about the Vatican from the tour guide adds so much to the experience!
Great Experience for All
Eileen L,
Dec 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00Having a private tour guide was really great. We were able to see what our tour guide was showing us without any obstructions of other people in the group; she was very knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions; and she showed passion in her job as a tour guide.
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