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Private Sistine Chapel & Vatican Highlights Tour with Fast Access

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With skip-the-line entry and the services of a very knowledgeable guide this is an excellent half-day tour of the Vatican to see not only the highlights but much more besides. It is a private tour you gain access to parts of the Vatican not on the usual tour itinerary.  You can go at your own pace and with skip-the-line access bypass the crowds and get to see so much more of this magnificent place. Choose between our slots available in the morning and the afternoon
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Departure Point

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy At the Vatican Museums entrance at the main monumental white door. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    In the company of a local and very knowledgeable guide you will visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peters Basilca.  Your guide will share with you the history of the Vatican and tell you many interesting facts and anecdotes about the splendid artwork you will see. After meeting your guide your visit begins at the Belvedere Courtyard and then on to the Pio-Clementine museum with its unparalleled display of ancient Roman and Greek Statues.  Some of the Vatican’s most precious treasures are on display in the Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Maps that has the largest collection of Renaissance Maps in the World.  The Sobeisky Rooms holds the largest canvas to be displayed in the Vatican Museums and the Immaculate Conception Rooms has some of the most wonderful frescoes.  Nothing can compare however with the wonderful works of art by Raphael displayed in the rooms he painted for Pope Julius II.  Here is the famous Parnassus ad School of Athens.
    60 minutes
  • Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy
    Then it is on to the Sistine Chapel.  Before you enter your guide will explain the history of this famous chapel, still in use today to host the conclave for the election of a new Pope, and tell you about the famous frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli and their Renaissance contemporaries. 
    60 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome. There is still more to see though below ground level. You guide will lead you below ground to the papal crypt where, over the centuries, many of the Popes have been interred. This special place is a site of pilgrimage for many Catholics.
    30 minutes
  • St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy
    The tour end in Saint Peter’s Square; see the Pope’s Palace, gaze upon Bernini’s statues that surround this magnificent square and perhaps take a photo of the uniquely attired Vatican Swiss Guard.
    30 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Jubilee the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute. In any case, you can go there after the tour, queuing.
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.
    Marisa_R
    08 Jun 2022
    A wonderful way to see the Sistine Chapel! The driver was prompt and picked us up at our hotel. Romina met us and zipped us through all of the lines and provided an excellent tour.
    barbaradW2650VE
    29 Sep 2021
    We had a great experience. Sara was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions. I would recommend this private tour.
    Lucie A
    22 Jul 2019
    Having done a group tour last year of the Colosseum and spent a lot of time having around and waiting for people and not really learning much we decided to book a private tour this year for the Sistine Chapel which includes the Vatican museums. This was by far the best way to do a tour. We were collected from our hotel and driven to the entrance where our guide Francesco was waiting for us. Before we started the tour he showed us a book of what we were about to see and explained all the details to look out for. He was so knowledgable and set the tone and level of amusement and history perfectly for our kids ranging from 10 to 22. Francesco brought to life the paintings, maps and sculptures and we all felt we’d learned so much in an entertaining and fascinating way. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
    This tour in is organized by Sistine Chapel Tours

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