Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica
At a glance
Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Tours of Rome. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 121 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $320.68 per person. Included: If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour, St. Peter's Basilica Tour.
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 121 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica with this skip-the-line guided tour to enjoy the best of the Vatican. The Vatican Museums offer a unique collection of art masterpieces. The itinerary is focused on the most important areas of the museum. Finally, arrive at the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling and in the extraordinary depiction of the Last Judgement. The Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world, will be the last stop on your visit. Today, the church is a treasure trove of precious works of art, such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
What's included
What's included
- If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
- St. Peter's Basilica Tour
- Skip the Line Tickets
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Tour operating after 3:00 PM will not visit St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closure
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
- Skip the line to get inside Vatican Museums directly
- Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian.
- Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artifacts of all the world. -
Stop 2 · 30m
- Discover the Sistine Chapel.
- Admire the paintings of the genius Michelangelo.
- Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City. -
Stop 3 · 30m
- Discover the Biggest church of the World.
- Admire the bronze Baldachin of St. Peter
- See the Throne of St. Peter
- Explore the Pietà of Michelangelo
Meeting point
Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''
Good to know
- 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
- Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
- Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services
- After the Guided tour you can stay more time inside St. Peter's Basilica
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed
- Tours starting from 3:30 pm will not be allowed to visit St. Peter's Basilica but Raphael Rooms instead
- This tour does not include climbing the Dome
- For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
- We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
- Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $320.68 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?
If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead; Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour; St. Peter's Basilica Tour; Skip the Line Tickets.
Where does it start?
Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''
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, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 121 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
