Private Tour

Private Tour:See Behind-The-Scenes At The Vatican

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

* Private guided tour limited to your party

*Meeting Point: our office located 5 min away from Vatican Museums entrance

*Meeting Time: 10 minutes before the start

*Itinerary:Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel,.To include St.Peter's Basilica please make sure to book at least 72 h before it's start.

*Please make sure to bring your passports or drivers licences

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

During Holy Year 2025 st Peter's basilica might close on very short notice,if this occurs tour will end inside Sistine Chapel

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is exclusively available for PRIVATE TOURS that are reserved at least 72 hours in advance.

The private tour on Wednesday, beginning at 9:30 AM, will not include access to St. Peter's Basilica because of the papal audience.

10 inch shorts are fine since they are reaching knees

Flip flops and sandals are fine as well

Make sure to bring a bottle of water with you

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. 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

Private tour if this option is selected

Small group tour

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entrance Tickets

Professional local tour guide

Headsets to better hear the guide

Entrance to the St. Peter's Basilica in NOT included

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Take a leisurely walk through the Vatican galleries, which showcase the most significant art collection in the world while bypassing the usual entrance queues. *Pinecone Courtyard offers a stunning view of St. Peter's Basilica. *Octagonal Courtyard features the Apollo and Laocoön statues. *Next, you will explore the Room of the Muses, home to the Belvedere Torso statue. *The Round Room, a smaller replica of the Pantheon, contains Nero's bathtub at its center and will surely be a highlight of your visit. *In the Greek Cross Room, you will find two magnificent tombs crafted from extremely rare porphyry marble. *The Gallery of Tapestries presents incredible optical illusions, concluding with the Gallery of Geographical Maps, which is undoubtedly the most important artwork in the Vatican Museums.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Sistine Chapel

Experience what are arguably the most significant masterpieces of art, Michelangelo's frescoes of the Last Judgment and Creation, and explore the venue where the papal election, known as the conclave, occurs. Attempt to deduce the locations of the stove and chimney, as well as where the newly elected pope will transition from his cardinal attire to the papal garments.

15 minutes•Admission Included

Options

PRIVATE TOUR

MUSEUMS SISTINE ST.PETER'S: To include St. Peter's Basilica, please ensure you book a minimum of 72 hours prior to a start. Thank you.

High Season

Reviews

4.94

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incredible Vatican Experience – Worth Every Penny!
Dario F,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
From start to finish, everything was smooth, well-organized, and deeply enriching. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. The priority access saved us so much time, letting us skip the long lines and maximize our time inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. The small group size made the experience feel more intimate and allowed us to ask questions and really engage with the tour. I Really appreciated the guide’s insights. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the Vatican without the stress of navigating it alone. If you’re debating whether to book it—do it. It’s worth it.
Our guide was amazing! I...
Cassie A,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was amazing! I wish I could remember her name. We had a small group tour and it was beyond words! I would definitely recommend.
It was hard to hear the...
Amy M,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was hard to hear the guide through the ear piece. This was not his fault because the Vatican owns the ear pieces. It was crowded and rushed but everyone was going at the same speed as us. I think that is just part of the deal. I'm very glad we went and the Sistine Chapel was beautiful.
Exceptional service and knowledge
Sotirios P,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great semi private tour. We were travelling with someone needing a walking stick and the team at Gaudium really took care of us. The tour was great and our guide really knew what she was talking about. The language was great and we didn’t feel rushed.
Excellent small group tour
Mark R,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Guide had fantastic knowledge and made the tour a personal tour. We were quickly moved past any queues.