Private Vatican Highlights Tour - Skip The Line
At a glance
Private Vatican Highlights Tour - Skip The Line is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Maximus Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $574.47 per person. Included: Professional guide, Private tour, Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
We are proud to offer the least expensive Private Vatican Highlights Tour available! You will visit all of the must sees of the
Vatican Museums,
Sistine Chapel and
St. Peter's Basilica on this 3 hour tour. Book with us and we assure you of "great fist class service with an exciting guide" who you can understand your needs.
As this is truly a one-of-a-lifetime experience, its best to have a
Private Vatican Tour so that you are not being rushed by a group tour and so that you can explore at your own pace.
With more then 2000 years of Art, History and Religion, there is no better way to explore the Vatican than with our professional English speaking private guides.
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
Not included
- Entrance fees - Payable directly to the guide on the day of the tour.
- Combined Vatican Museums + St. Peter's Basilica entrance fee
- Free - Under 6 years
- Radio Headsets - Compulsory after 5 people (rental fee of €3/person)
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 40m
We first visit the largest collection in the world, the Vatican Museums. In these museums we will see the Gallery of the Maps, Tapestries, Old Papal Apartments and the Rooms of Raffaele.
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Stop 2 · 20m
Once in the Sistine Chapel we get to enjoy the fruit of Michelangelo's intensive labor. Mainly the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling, and the 'Last Judgement' on the alter wall.
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Stop 3 · 45m
Once in the Basilica we will get the chance to see the tombs of past Pope's, Michelangelo's Pieta, the central alter and baldachino designed by the famous architect Bramante. No visit to the Basilica would be complete without looking into the awe-inspiring dome, also built by Michelangelo.
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Stop 4 · 15m
The tour will finish looking over St Peter's Square with a full explanation of the piazza, the special markings throughout it, and the saints and martyrs looking over it.
Meeting point
The tour meets at the bottom of the stairs located on Via Tunisi. These stairs are directly across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The meeting point is at the bottom of the stairs, look for your guide holding a sign with your name, and/or a sign with Maximus Tours.
Good to know
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- St Peter's Basilica is a holy place of worship and it is not subject to the rules of the Vatican Museums. The Basilica can often close with little or no notice due to religious events and in this case the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel.
- All youth / students aged 18-25 years must present a valid photo student ID and document with date of birth. Students below the age of 18 will only be asked to show proof of age. If you do not arrive with the proper documents, the Vatican will not honour the reservation and a new full price ticket must be purchased.
- 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
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Vatican Highlights Tour - Skip The Line take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $574.47 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide; Private tour; Guaranteed to skip the long lines; Local taxes.
Where does it start?
The tour meets at the bottom of the stairs located on Via Tunisi. These stairs are directly across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The meeting point is at the bottom of the stairs, look for your guide holding a sign with your name, and/or a sign with Maximus…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
