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
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.
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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!)
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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
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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.
hilarysZ3343ML
09 May 2024
Giovanni is an excellent guide, knowledgable and entertaining. He clearly loves Rome and the Vatican so of course we did too!
emilydH9876BH
07 May 2024
Sooo glad we did this!! MUST DO if visiting Rome and touring the Vatican. Easy instructions on where to meet, very punctual and just made the whole thing seamless! 10/10
jamesmA3032HH
04 May 2024
tour guide - silvia - was fantastic. Disappointed by crowds - too many people to enjoy the experience properly. Numbers should be reduced by those in charge. The ear phones only worked 50% of the time so we missed lots of the crucial tour. Book if you dont mind crowds.
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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