Private Tour
Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience Rome like never before with a private tour exclusively tailored for your group, led by an expert tour guide.
Bypass the queues as we provide pre-booked tickets, allowing you to delve straight into the captivating history and beauty of the Vatican. Explore the unparalleled wonders housed within one of the world's most distinctive museums, where the fusion of Art and History creates an unforgettable journey.
As you step into the iconic Sistine Chapel, immerse yourself in the brilliance of Michelangelo's masterpiece. Our knowledgeable guide will unveil the secrets behind this pinnacle of Italian art, providing you with invaluable insights to fully appreciate its magnificence.
Conclude your enriching journey in the grandeur of Saint Peter's Basilica.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code: you are not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel wearing shorts, mini-skirts, or with bare shoulders (women, men and kids)
IMPORTANT: An ID check will be carried out at the entrance. Please bring your ID with you (or a printed or digital copy). The name must match the name given at the time of booking, kids included.
Only small backpacks or handbags allowed
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Headsets for groups of more than 6 people
Skip the line tickets
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
During the tour we will visit the main highlights of the Vatican Museums: - Pinecone courtyard - Pius-Clementine Museum - gallery of Candelabras - gallery of Tapestries - Gallery of Maps - Rooms of Raphael - Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Explore Saint Peter's Basilica and delve into the profound history of its namesake, considered the father of the Catholic Church, as you uncover the narrative of his martyrdom. Inside the Basilica, marvel at masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Gianlorenzo Bernini's majestic canopy. Prepare to be awestruck by the grandeur and opulence of its decorations.
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Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day!
Bruce S,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and asked a ton of questions to make sure we saw everything we could. Budget for at least 4 hours to get the full experience and also be prepared for crowds.
You must book this company for your Italian vacation.
martincL9179UC,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valentine, our tour guide was informed and full of stories that delighted us all. We were a group of4 on a private tour and she made each one of us feel welcome and cared for. E ceptional tour guide...the best we had of all our Rome tours.
This was a very...
MARK S,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very educational and mindblowing excursion. It’s a ton of info and the guide was great. ..
Exceptional Expierence
Aaron F,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our personal tour guide was excellent. She gave us a great deal of history and took us on a tour that highlighted what could be seen in 3 hours.
What an incredible...
Meagan G,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible experience to see such an impactful part of our family's shared history and that of catholics worldwide. Sylvia was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide.
Great tour! Highly recommend
Jessica B,
Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour. Would not go to the Vatican without a guide. She was great in helping us navigate a very very crowded space pointing out things that she thought we’d like or couldn’t miss. Also unique that you do both the Vatican museums and St. Peter’s in one tour as many of the tours we saw did only one or the other. No hesitation would highly recommend
Amazing private tour and guide of Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica
628kristac,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing! The personal attention and skip the line on this private tour was worth it. We needed the ability to control the tour pace so most of our tours were private since one of our family members was 85 years old. Our guide on this tour Laura Russo was the best she went above and beyond. She gave personal attention making sure she was shaded, had rest times, could hear and understand the information, and helped her maneuver through all the crowds. Cannot say enough about how great she was to our family member. The best private tour we had during our Rome trip. Highly recommend this tour and Laura as your guide.
Beatrice was a great tour...
Alejandra B,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Beatrice was a great tour guide for our family. She kept our kids (age 9, 11) engaged by keeping the conversation kid appropriate and engaging. We missed the opportunity to see the Pieta at St. Peter’s because I misunderstood a question she asked me about stopping there. But overall, we had a very positive experience on this tour.
The magic of the Vatican Museums
SERGIO T,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003.5 hours literally "flew by" thanks to the careful explanations, never banal but very discursive and, at times, curious and funny
Wish I had more time. So much to see.
wayne g,
Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The biggest surprise was St. Peter’s. We were awe struck at its size and beauty. Enjoyed they other portions very much. I wish I would have had family make lust of items to make sure we see. With the shirt time you can not skim some areas. Lia was very good except one area. We skipped the gift shop inside and quickly walked us outside to a shop that seemed expensive and never had the chance at the inside one. Still a little upset about that.
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