Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 3-hour, semi-private tour will take you through the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and majestic St. Peter's Basilica. Our skip-the-line tickets ensure your day at the Vatican goes smoothly.
The Vatican is the beating heart of Rome’s legendary art scene. Powerful Popes have been collecting fantastic paintings, crafts, and antiquities for two thousand years, making the papal collection the finest in the world. Our expert guides are dedicated to bringing these extraordinary museums to life with anecdotes about the intriguing curiosities that line reside within the galleries.
Our grand finale will be a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where we will admire more works from Michelangelo, including the famous Pieta and all the beautiful sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The tour concludes in the piazza where the Pope continues to hold his audiences.
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Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Local guide
Professional guide
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities
Departure Point
00120, Vatican City
Outside the entrance of the Vatican Museums.
Return Details
Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour will end in Saint Peter's square
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Come face-to-face with Michelangelo's masterpiece before the Vatican officially open. 30 minutes
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Journey through the Vatican Museums' vast and treasured collection. Encounter Bernini's breathtaking sculptures, the School of Athens and other immersive frescoes in the Raphael Rooms, the eye-wateringly beautiful Flemish artworks of the Gallery of Tapestries, and the incredibly lifelike statues of the Gallery of the Candelabra. That, and so much more, all in the company of an expert, licensed guide. 150 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy Marvel in amazement at the mosaicked splendor of the world's most famous basilica. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please note that the Papal Audience (held on Wednesdays) may result in the closure of the Basilica. There is no way of knowing where the Pope will choose to hold his audience, but should the Basilica be closed, we will spend more time in the Vatican Museums.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Matthew_J
20 Jul 2024
Guide had a wealth of knowledge on the history and architectural aspects of the Vatican . We got in as promised early morning tour is definitely recommended.
Ryan_F
15 Jul 2024
Ted was absolutely fantastic as a private guide. We were on a tight schedule and he was sensitive to showing us the high points without getting hung up in the massive crowds. Highly recommend.
Stephanie_M
06 Jul 2024
Our tour guide was excellent!!! She was very knowledgeable and kept us walking at a good pace so we were able to hit all the good points in our time frame. Meeting point instructions were very clear, and we were able to skip the long lines. Worth every dollar
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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