Private Tour
Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour fast track entrance.
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a private and unique tour with a fast track entrance. Meeting time will be according to your booking and this will give you the opportunity to be among the first groups to enter the Galleries of the Vatican Museums. I will give you a full commentary on all details of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, making it easy for you to fully appreciate this remarkable and one in the world work of art by Michelangelo. You will be the only ones on this tour so it can be personalized as we go.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
We will cover the main highlights of the Museum including Galleries, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
What‘s Included
Tour guiding service by licensed, experienced fluent english speaking guide, skip the line tickets.
Snacks
Options
Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour fast track entrance.
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
Sally J,,May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful. Manuela was very knowledgeable. She took time to explain the art ahead of seeing it which was very helpful. Manuela was also kind, welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!
Amazing Vatican and Colosseum tours!
ctj94,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuela was absolutely amazing on both the Colosseum/Forum and Vatican tours we did with her. Before the tours, she was very responsive to all our communications and handled all the tickets in advance. She was so engaging and energetic, using both an iPad and printed sheets to show what the sites had been through history. We are a family of four with two kids, and she did a wonderful job making it meaningful for all ages. As a plus, her English was excellent. We highly, highly recommend Manuela for any tours of Rome!
Small private Vatican tour.
Scott F,,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed Manuela’s guided tour of The Vatican. She is very knowledgeable and we leaned quite a bit on our tour. Her instructions on when and where to meet were easy to follow. Highly recommend.
Incredible experience
pash126,,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Manuela was incredible! I am not talking just about the beauty in the vatican museum, but the smooth and interesting experience that Manuela delivered for us. I went there with my girlfriend and we had the nicest time. We were brought into this time capsule that Manuela crafted for us, showing all the beautiful masterpieces and sharing history and fun facts that enriches the experience. I highly recommend this experience! Thank you
A Private Tour Is The Only Way To “Really” Understand & Appreciate The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel…
bcrigg,,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Manuela Saolini was friendly, committed as well as an outstanding resource in both Art & History. Manuela also understood the fact that my wife and I are seniors and move more slowly than we used to. Although we spent three hours on the tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter’s Basilica, we just saw the tip of the iceberg. One could spend a week and still not see it all…. This was one of our most memorable days during in our time in Rome. Bottom line, the cost for this private tour with a knowledgeable tour guide like Manuela will make the time you will spend in the Vatican more meaningful and the impact to you long lasting…
Breathtaking-so much valuable information!
Tammy M,,May 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable about the sites and the history as well as the “why” behind how things were made or developed-details we couldn’t have gotten on our own.
Experience of a lifetime
Liz C,,May 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Manuela was an awesome guide. If you are interested in the Sistine Chapel and Vatacan Museum experience, this trip with this guide is well worth the money! Private tours are the way.
Best Tour Guide in Europe!
derekm5678,,Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family has travelled extensively throughout Europe. We often hire private tour guides to get a more comprehensive experience. We have booked a tour with Manuela on a few different occasions and I can honestly say she always provides first class service and is very accommodating. My dad is totally blind and Manuela always goes above and beyond to provide raised images of the major attractions we are visiting for him to touch when we are in front of that attraction. He has found this to be incredibly meaningful and helpful and definitely adds to his experience. We have never had another tour guide provide this level of great service. Manuela has a true passion and gift for sharing Rome and all of its amazing history with people wanting a one of a kind memorable experience. We would highly recommend booking Manuela for your next visit to Rome. She will make your trip meaningful and much more enjoyable.
Spectacular Tour Guide!
Barbara D,,Jul 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of the Vatican with Manuela's was one of the highlights of our three week trip to Italy. Her knowledge of Rome and art history is vast. She is warm and engaging and it was just and absolute pleasure to be able to listen to her explain the background of the many works of art in the Vatican. Manuela took her time with us and made sure we saw all the important pieces we would have overlooked if we had been on our own. Manuela was our guide four years ago when we toured the Colosseum, Pantheon and other historic sites. We're looking forward to another tour with Manuela when we return again!
Great morning with Manuela
gwsmith,,May 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Manuela was a great guide. We got into the Vatican right at 8:00 and had the place almost to ourselves for awhile. She was extremely knowledgeable and gave a detailed history of the Vatican Museum collection. We also toured St Peters Basilica and 3 hours flew by before we knew it. When we left - lines for the church and museum were hours long. Highly recommend both Manuela and the early morning tour.
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