Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour
At a glance
Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome in tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $486.74 per person. Included: Local guide, Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist, Sistine Chapel brochure.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
- Official licensed PhD Archaeologist or Art Historian guide at your disposal for the entire tour
- An itinerary designed to explore the main sections of the Museums and pay the right tribute in terms of time dedicated and amount of info provided, to the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's
- Transfer from your accommodation to the attraction by private minivan or car with driver
- Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums
- Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule
- You skip the line with this tour
- Admission to sections otherwise unaccessible
- Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel
- Fully client-oriented service before during and after the tour
- All included, no extra fees!
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist
- Sistine Chapel brochure
- Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver
- Ticket fees
- Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more
Not included
- Food and souvenirs
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
- Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens
- Court of the pine cone
- Gallery of the candelabras
- Gallery of the tapestries
- Gallery of the geographical maps
- Raphael’s rooms -
Stop 2 · 30m
- Frescos by Michelangelo
- Private Chapel of the Pope
- Location of the Conclave -
Stop 3 · 30m
- Biggest Catholic Church in the world
- Canopy by Bernini
- Relics of Saint Peter
- Pietà by Michelangelo
- Saint John Paul II's tomb
Meeting point
- You meet the tour guide at your accommodation where a private driver with car or minivan takes you to the site
- If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- A current valid ID is required on the day of the tour for student unger 26 with a student card or under 18
- In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $486.74 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?
Local guide; Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist; Sistine Chapel brochure; Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver; Ticket fees; Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more.
Where does it start?
- You meet the tour guide at your accommodation where a private driver with car or minivan takes you to the site - If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
