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Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

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Private entry at the Vatican is always a special experience. Even our seasoned guides who have seen it countless times appreciate the opportunity to admire art in this setting. You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican oversees over 6 million visitors each year, so entering alone can soon prove to be an overwhelming and painful ordeal. - We recommend reserving this private tour with us to customize your experience for you and you family. We promise that this family/child-friendly setting will satisfy ever member of your group (our guides are known to keep the little ones intrigued!) Should we also mention Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?? This beautiful masterpiece needs no introduction. No line = no stress! (not to mention that you get to steer clear of the sun and unbearable heat during the summer months!) - We offer two time slots for this private tour experience (morning or afternoon). Have your pick!
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  • Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • A tour guide highly reviewed on Trip Advisor, JUST FOR YOU!
  • Guaranteed SKIP-THE-LINE access to the Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Via Plauto, 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy The meeting point is located in Borgo Pio, very close to St. Peter's square. The exact address is Via Plauto 17/A. Please check your booking and confirm your chosen time. Be sure to arrive at the office earlier than the start time (9 AM)

  • Borgo, Rome, Italy
    You will meet your tour guide at our office, which is located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. It is an area filled with charming local shops and vendors.
    25 minutes
  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    After meeting your guide, you will head directly to the Vatican Museum through a special group entrance route and bypassing the enormous lines that are guaranteed to be present all year round. This is a 2.5 to 3 hour journey through one of the most amazing museums of the world. Learn about Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries, and interesting anecdotes about the artists and their times.
    45 minutes
  • Stanze di Raffaello, Vatican City, Italy
    This part of the museum, containing four stanze (Italian for rooms) features frescos by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. The famous “School of Athens” is displayed here. Portraits of history’s greatest thinkers, such as Aristotle, Plato, and Raphael himself, can also be gleamed.
    15 minutes
  • Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy
    Enter in the beautiful Sistine Chapel, where you will witness the work of the the celebrated artist, Michaelangelo. Prepared to be dazzled as you look up to admire the frescoed ceilings that have stood the test of time, like the Last Judgement.
    35 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    Upon completion of the museum areas, you will discover how the smallest state in the world functions in its own right. Finally, a special door connecting the museums to the Basilica will bring you inside the church of S.Peters! Unlike other tourists who line up for normal entrance, you will be able to get access without the fuss of passing through security once again.
    30 minutes
  • St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy
    Goodbye! Got any questions about Rome or the Vatican? Raise your questions here. Your guide provide tips of your stay in the eternal city as the tour concludes.
    15 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
elizabethy569
18 Sep 2025
This tour was one of the major highlights of my trip to Rome. Our tour guide Santi was really knowledgeable about the history of all the art and directed us to the most interesting things to see in the Vatican Museum. We would have been really overwhelmed otherwise and missed some important (and some lesser-known) sights. We skipped all the lines and sped through entry. And he seemed to know everyone in the museum, so we even got to take shortcuts through certain areas. It felt like a real VIP experience! I highly recommend this tour and Santi as your guide.
Kathleen W
03 Sep 2025
Santi was a wonderful guide who took us through the Vatican Museum ( a tremendous collection of art from Roman times through the Renaissance and even Modern Masters included). We visited the Sistine Chapel (be aware there is no photography here) and finished our tour at St. Peter’s Basilica-awe-inspiring at any time but particularly so during Jubilee year where you can walk down the main aisle to the altar and pass through the Sacred Door. Though not part of our tour, we were able to stay for the noon Mass (special thanks to Santi for accommodating us). How special to attend Mass and Holy Communion just 10 rows away from the main altar at St. Peter’s. A wonderful experience!
B7472RPrichardd
25 Jul 2025
Excellent tour. The guide Carl was absolutely amazing the best I have ever been along with. Very knowledgeable and kind made the whole experience amazing,
This tour in is organized by Made in Rome Tours

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