Private Tour
Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour offers an immersive experience of some of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world, including Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his monumental "Last Judgment" masterpiece. In addition, accompanied by your expert private tour guide, you will delve into the Vatican’s most breathtaking galleries, including the intricate Hall of Tapestries and the spectacularly ornate Map Room, each a visual feast of art, history, and craftsmanship. Explore these iconic spaces at your own pace and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance behind every masterpiece.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
For the 3hours, 4hours and 5hours option: During the Jubilee, if the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Skip the line admission tickets
Professional tour guide
Pick-up at your hotel with deluxe vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Drop-off service
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
You will be taken to the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check. All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge in art and history. They are perfectly trained to follow your pace, assist you throughout the whole tour and guarantee you an unforgettable experience! The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter's dome overlooking the Vatican gardens. The guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations.
Sistine Chapel
Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are the highlights of the tour.
Options
5 hours with Basilica
Duration: 5 hours
Itinerary: Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, SISTINE CHAPEL, ST. PETER’S BASILICA and mosaic focus
Pickup included
4 hours with Basilica
Duration: 4 hours
Itinerary: Vatican Museums, Raphael's room, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
Pickup included
3 hours with Basilica
Duration: 3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
Pickup included
Reviews
154 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good value, informative guide and we needed to have a guide to deal with the challenges due to crowd on a Saturday.
Craig J,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Guide, Tatiana, was very informative and moved us through crowed locations efficiently. Her knowledge and insight was helpful to understand all the history of Vatican City. We were disappointed to not get entrance to the Basilica.
A day to remember!
David L,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00An incredible experience! Chiara was able to lead us through the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel and Basilica. Her in-depth knowledge of the Vatican, Rome and the church made it a day to remember! Highly recommend!
Tour was as advertised....
Andrew S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was as advertised. The transport from the hotel and the guide were on time. The guide pre purchased the fast passes and it worked well. We would never have stood in those lines without the passes. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time.
Big tour
Pam J,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots and lots of walking but Fabi was very helpful. There is so much to see. Very good explanations. Good at making sure we got good views. Protective. Helped us get out of the place .
Poor tour guide
Kristen P,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
3.00unfortunately not the best experience pur tour guide was difficult to understand- Someone stole our daighters ticket after we entered first gate - pur tour guide really did not know hiw to help had to rebuy another ticket even though we had them on our phones because the guy that grabbed her ticket already scanned hers in - the vatican itself and basillica were breathing!
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