Private Tour

Private Vatican Museums Hidden Gems Tour with Optional Pick-Up

From EUR 342.5

4.87

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Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Embark on this exclusive 4-hour tour of the Vatican Museums and its Hidden Gems for an unforgettable journey through art, history, and spirituality.

With your personal storyteller delight in the world's most celebrated masterpieces, including the iconic Sistine Chapel with its world-known frescos by Michelangelo and the fine Galleries, while also exploring the hidden, lesser-known chambers of the Pinacoteca, with exquisite works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. For art enthusiasts, this is a rare opportunity that must not be missed.

Admire captivating architecture and a vast collection of classical sculptures, then seamlessly transition into St. Peter's Basilica without queues. Stand in awe of Michelangelo's Pieta and the Bernini canopy.

End your tour in the heart of Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, encircled by its iconic colonnades.

Enhance your experience and make it as smooth and comfortable by selecting our Luxury Option with pick-up and drop-off service.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress appropriately for worship places and museums; no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Cover knees and shoulders for both genders to avoid entry issues.

Wear comfortable shoes for moderate walking during the tour.

Notify us of mobility issues or disabilities.

Allow at least 20 minutes for monument/attraction security checks.

Timings and reservations may vary and are subject to last-minute changes.

Wheelchair users note partial museum accessibility; Basilica not included.

St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel may close last-minute for ceremonies; extended Vatican Museums tour offered in such cases.

Children under 18 require a valid passport or ID for age verification on the tour day.

Review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.

Not suggested on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Only for LUXURY Option: Pick-up and Drop-off included

Skip the Line Tickets

Only for COMFORT Option: Pick-up included

Visit to the Sistine Chapel

Access to the Pinacoteca Art Gallery

Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide for A Private Walking Tour

Shortcut to St. Peter's Basilica

Food & Beverage

Options

Luxury Option

Pick up and drop off included: This tour option has PICK-UP and DROP-OFF SERVICE INCLUDED in the offer.
Pickup included

Comfort Option

Pick up included: This tour option has a PICK-UP SERVICE INCLUDED in the offer.
Pickup included

Basic Option

No Transportation: This tour option has NO TRANSFERS included. Meet and greet with the guide on-site at Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100

Operated by Eyes of Rome

Reviews

4.87

241 reviews

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An awe inspiring experience.
Lori J,
Jan 10, 2025
5.00
Having a personal guide to shepherd us through Vatican City was such a reverent and special experience. Gio Lucca’s knowledge of the Vatican museum’s history, art, symbolism was extensive. It was wonderful to be able to see special areas based on our interests vs a pre-set tour script. We were able to pause and ask more in depth questions in areas that had special meaning to us. Highly recommend.
Fantastic Tour w/"Eyes of Rome" Guide, Rosalba Cilione
Alfred S,
Dec 31, 2024
5.00
We booked an excellent "Private Vatican Museums Hidden Gems" Tour. We had booked this particular one because it was longer than many others, and the Vatican requires much time to appreciate. (Even the four hours was, of course, only a small taste.) We were absolutely thrilled with our "Eyes of Rome" Guide, Rosalba Cilione (an Art Historian, whose business card verily calls herself a "Storyteller"). She carefully chose a reasonable set of elements on which we should focus., and provided both broad perspectives and sufficient in-depth (and fascinating) detail. The details (indeed stories!) brought the architecture, paintings, and sculpture alive and made our trip special..
Valeria was very...
Nina D,
Dec 29, 2024
5.00
Valeria was very knowledgeable and descriptive when showing our group the highlights of the museum, Sistine Chapel, and the Basilica. We highly recommend Valeria as a guide!
Emanuele was amazing. ...
Don B,
Dec 25, 2024
5.00
Emanuele was amazing. What a great guide. Got to see things that the regular tours don’t do. A must see!!!
Perfect opportunity to learn and explore
Jeff I,
Nov 1, 2024
5.00
Perfect Day. Simon our guide was passionate, knowledgeable, interesting and funny. Best guide we have ever had. Left the day exhausted, happy, excited and smarter.