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Vatican Private Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

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Vatican Private Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

Vatican Private Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

This exclusive private Vatican tour is the best way to see the most popular destinations in Italy – the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. You will have your very own private guide all to yourself and at your disposal, ready to answer your questions.

Your special skip-the-line Vatican Museum private tour includes all the main highlights and then some.

Journey through the most famous works of art at your own pace with your personal tour guide such as the Raphael Rooms in the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel ceiling and Michelangelo’s Pieta.

In a carefully planned itinerary, your dedicated expert guide will take you to the most important rooms and artworks explaining to you each piece with great detail and passion - even customizing your itinerary based on your particular interests and curiosities. This private Vatican tour is one of the most memorable and personal experiences you can have in Rome.

Highlights

MUST-SEE VATICAN CITY

Explore the must-see sights of Vatican City in Rome with an exclusive private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. With your own personal guide and skip-the-line entry, this is one of the best ways to experience the Vatican and all its treasures.
PRIVATE TOUR OF THE VATICAN

Visit the picturesque Pinecone Courtyard, a tiny sanctuary in the middle of the Vatican Museums. See the Pantheon-inspired Round Room (Sala Rotonda) also known as Round Hall and the Hall of the Muses displaying an interesting series of sculptures that opened to the public in 1784.
VATICAN MUSEUMS

Travel through the most beautiful hallways, atriums, and rooms of the Vatican Museum such as the Chariot Room (Hall of the Chariot) designed by Italian architect Camporese and the elaborate Gallery of the Candelabra and learn all about the fascinating, unique pieces on display in the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps.
RAPHAEL ROOMS

Discover the famous Raphael Rooms in the Vatican (Stanze di Raffaello). These four rooms contain some of Raphael’s most esteemed works of art and some of the most celebrated frescoes of the Renaissance period such as The School of Athens.
MAIN VATICAN HIGHLIGHTS

Observe other elaborate rooms of the Vatican Museum like the Carriage Pavilion and Greek Cross Hall, the opulent vestibule leading to the Pio Clementino Museum before exploring its most important galleries - Gallery of the Statues, Gallery of the Busts, Cabinet of the Masks, and the Hall of Animals, just to name a few.
KEY ROOMS OF THE MUSEUM

Founded in the early 19th century, the Chiaramonti Museum is one of the newest wings of the Vatican Museums. Your guide will take you through the key pieces exhibited in the museum.
SISTINE CHAPEL

Admire the Sistine Chapel Ceiling by Michelangelo – one of the greatest masterpieces of this famous Renaissance artist. The Sistine Chapel frescoes are some of the most famous in the world, making it a top destination in Italy. Take the time to marvel at Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam as your guide tells you what went into making these marvelous paintings.
ST. PETER’S BASILICA

Tour the UNESCO Heritage Site and largest church in the world St. Peter’s Basilica. You will learn the history behind this incredible structure and why it’s one of the most significant churches in Italy.
PIETA BY MICHELANGELO

Witness Michelangelo’s Pieta. Your guide will explain the details behind another one of Michelangelo’s great works of Renaissance art and show you around the other impressive artworks hidden within St. Peter’s Basilica.

Explore the must-see sights of Vatican City in Rome with an exclusive private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. With your own personal guide and skip-the-line entry, this is one of the best ways to experience the Vatican and all its treasures.

MUST-SEE VATICAN CITY

Visit the picturesque Pinecone Courtyard, a tiny sanctuary in the middle of the Vatican Museums. See the Pantheon-inspired Round Room (Sala Rotonda) also known as Round Hall and the Hall of the Muses displaying an interesting series of sculptures that opened to the public in 1784.

PRIVATE TOUR OF THE VATICAN

VATICAN MUSEUMS

RAPHAEL ROOMS

Observe other elaborate rooms of the Vatican Museum like the Carriage Pavilion and Greek Cross Hall, the opulent vestibule leading to the Pio Clementino Museum before exploring its most important galleries - Gallery of the Statues, Gallery of the Busts, Cabinet of the Masks, and the Hall of Animals, just to name a few.

MAIN VATICAN HIGHLIGHTS

Founded in the early 19th century, the Chiaramonti Museum is one of the newest wings of the Vatican Museums. Your guide will take you through the key pieces exhibited in the museum.

KEY ROOMS OF THE MUSEUM

SISTINE CHAPEL

ST. PETER’S BASILICA

Witness Michelangelo’s Pieta. Your guide will explain the details behind another one of Michelangelo’s great works of Renaissance art and show you around the other impressive artworks hidden within St. Peter’s Basilica.

PIETA BY MICHELANGELO

Q&A

Where is the Sistine Chapel located?
The Sistine Chapel is located in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. The chapel originally named Cappella Magna is housed in the Apostolic Palace, which is the official residence of the Pope.
Where is St. Peter’s Basilica?
St. Peter’s Basilica is also in Vatican City, Rome, right next to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, some of the most visited places in Italy.
How much is Michelangelo’s Pieta worth?
This original masterpiece by Michelangelo is priceless! But the Michelangelo Pieta found in Ragusa is said to be worth around $300 million.
Who built St. Peter’s Basilica?
St. Peter’s Basilica’s construction spanned nearly 120 years, so there were multiple hands involved in building it over that time frame. But the main designers and contributors to St. Peter’s were by the greatest Renaissance artists and architects: Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno, and Bernini.
How many rooms did Raphael paint in the Vatican?
There are four Raphael Rooms located in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. Raphael’s stanze (or rooms) are comprised of Sala di Costantino, Stanza di Eliodoro, Stanza della Segnatura, and Stanza dell’Incendio di Borgo each room decorated with different frescoes, the most famous being The School of Athens.

what's included

Skip-the-ticket admission
Expert tour guide
Headset
Free Wi-Fi, bathroom and ATM access, refreshments and recharging station available at Enjoy Rome's office before and/or after your tour

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Your meeting point is inside the Enjoy Rome office - located on Via Germanico 8 (take Metro Line A to the OTTAVIANO stop). Please arrive 25 minutes before the start of your tour to check-in with a member of our staff.

Please note - the meeting point is inside our office. But for security reasons, we are not able to store any personal belongings at our office - so please plan accordingly.

dress code

Please note - the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintain a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. And make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

important information

The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, it is forbidden to bring the following:

Weapons and blunt objects (knives, long umbrellas, etc.)
Glass bottles, aerosol sprays, and alcohol
Bicycles, skates, and segways
Luggage
Pets

Large bags and selfie sticks are not allowed in the Vatican. There is a free Vatican cloakroom service once you have gone through the metal detectors.

* Tours departing Wednesday: St. Peter's Basilica will be unavailable due to the weekly Papal Audience during which St. Peter's Basilica is closed. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel.

** On rare occasions, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel closes without notice. If this happens, you will spend a full 3 hour tour in the Vatican Museums.

accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.), please contact us in advance.

Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance.

The Vatican Museums offer free entry to all disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%. For visitors who are not self-sufficient, free entry is also extended to a companion.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Reviews

Score Reviews

4.97/5

with 29 user reviews

Inoubliable

Une très belle expérience avec Roselia Gangemi pour notre famille. Des explications claires, des anecdotes enrichissantes, une personnalité professionnelle et sympathique avec laquelle on ne voit pas le temps passer. Nous étions avec 2 adolescents qui ont grandement apprécié. Sans compter le temps gagné pour accéder. Foncez, vous ne serez pas déçus !

Françoise - 16/02/2022 09:26

wonderful tour

Laura was a fantastic guide. recommended to anyone who wants to visit the Vatican.

doria - 21/05/2021 13:27

nice informative tour

I am glad that I took this private tour. got the possibility of visiting many exceptional rooms of the Vatican Museums. very informative guide with lots of passion. recommended!

veronica - 21/05/2021 13:25

glad i took this tour!

learnt a lot about history. the private tour helped to stay away from crowds. no waiting. great guide Pasquale.

daniel - 21/05/2021 13:22

great informative guide

fantastic amazing tour. lots of information. we got the chance of visiting the carriage pavilion too. lovely!

priscilla - 21/05/2021 13:20

Excelente tour

adquiri un tour para mi familia y realmente nos llevamos una sorpresa. muy buena calidad y simpatia

Sandra - 21/05/2021 12:37

absolutely worthwhile

we could have not chosen a better option. great tour, great guide, great day!

Emily dawson - 21/05/2021 10:13

ECCELLENTE TOUR PRIVATO!

Un meraviglioso tour con la famiglia. La nostra guida aveva molte conoscenze e aneddoti storici, interessanti da raccontare. Abbiamo apprezzato la sua cortesia e il suo dinamismo. grazie mille per queste 3 ore di tour. e' un esperienza da fare!

gIADA - 20/05/2021 14:38

Some of the best tours in Rome

It was a well-organized tour and our guide had some interesting facts which were outside the standard info they tell you on Vatican books.

Atilla - 11/07/2020 12:37

tours with passionate guides

David was great! He went above and beyond and exceed my expectations on this tour. He was able to answer every question and provided such detail when describing the artwork. This is a guide who truly is passionate about his work.

James - 11/07/2020 12:36

Tour was good

Manuela was fabulous! We were astounded by her knowledge. She brought the art to life! Thank you!

Lynda - 11/07/2020 12:34

Great experience from a great guide

I was traveling alone so it was extremely important to have company and explanation about the places that I was visiting. Amazing experience!

Debora - 11/07/2020 12:33

Wonderful experience

The leadership really paid off. With Markus we really had an absolutely competent and friendly guide who really showed us everything in the time available and wonderfully explained what you have to see in the Vatican Museums and St. Peter

Angela - 11/07/2020 12:32

Excellent Tour

Absolutely excellent from start to finish. Maggie was wonderful and gave so much information and history, including the children in everything. A wonderful tour. Highly recommended!!

monty - 11/07/2020 12:30

Very good tour and a great guide

Irene was an amazing guide! Her detailed guide throughout all 3 sites was fantastic! I would highly recommend her.

Renee - 11/07/2020 12:28

good experience throughout the tour

Pasqual was very knowledgable throughout the whole experience, he made our trip to the Vatican museum an absolute pleasure.

martin - 11/07/2020 12:26

Informative tour

The tour was well organized, moved around at an appropriate pace and the content was well pitched for the group. The guide (Giuseppe) was excellent, attentive, and deal well with questions from kids and adults. Super value.

Peter - 11/07/2020 12:25

Excellent tour

An excellent tour and our guide Giuseppe was quite superb. His knowledge and enthusiasm really enhanced the experience. Highly recommended.

Cameron - 11/07/2020 12:24

The tour was fun

It was amazing! Our guide Massimo was helpful and very knowledgeable! He made the tour fun while giving us all the important information.

Lauren - 11/07/2020 12:23

Highly recommended tour.

Our tour was very informative and interesting. The guide had a background in art history and told us many stories. It was great! Highly recommended!

Alexa - 11/07/2020 12:21

The tour was enjoyable.

I would say the skip the line access is key and would highly recommend GYG on that front for being cost-effective and well organized. I thought the guide provided was very knowledgeable on Vatican history and did a good job of expressing that. We got very good access to St. Peter’s basílica and square and the Sistine Chapel. My one criticism would be that she did not give us enough time for pictures where that was permitted. But if you are cagey there are ways to work that out anyway without missing the narration.

Neil - 11/07/2020 12:20

One of the best tours

Great experience from start to finish... Lorenzo was an amazing tour guide, definitely a tour to see.

Deborah - 11/07/2020 12:19

Good tour with great guide

Smaralda was our guide, the tour was amazing, about 3 hours long with lots of information but easy to retain all the information the way our guide told us .. definitely recommend

Samantha - 11/07/2020 12:18

Excellent Tour

The tour was excellent! Massimo was our guide and he was AMAZING, he made the whole experience so fun and interesting!!

Rebecca - 11/07/2020 12:16

Best tour

You could walk around on your own and have no idea what your looking at,but with Ricardo as our guide it was an amazing experience ,and well worth the slightly extra cost

David - 11/07/2020 11:28

Nice tour

Pasquale was brilliant, very knowledgeable would recommend it.

Leah - 11/07/2020 11:26

Fantastic Tour

Fantastic tour, everything from start to finish was great. Our tour guide "Pasquale" was brilliant, very funny in the right places. Thank you for making it so enjoyable. Well worth booking. Easy to find a tour guide meeting place.

Avril - 11/07/2020 11:24

Very good experience

Excellent guide. Very knowledgable. Guiding to areas we had never been before.

Trond - 11/07/2020 11:20

Great Tour

Giulio was an amazing tour guide! He led us through the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica with acute knowledge and background of the locations. He kept a good pace so everybody in the group could keep up with him. He knew the answer to every question and had a great sense of humor which really added to the tour.

Taylor - 11/07/2020 11:18

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Vatican Private Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

Vatican Private Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

MUST-SEE VATICAN CITY

PRIVATE TOUR OF THE VATICAN

VATICAN MUSEUMS

RAPHAEL ROOMS

MAIN VATICAN HIGHLIGHTS

KEY ROOMS OF THE MUSEUM

SISTINE CHAPEL

ST. PETER’S BASILICA

PIETA BY MICHELANGELO

Where is the Sistine Chapel located?

Where is St. Peter’s Basilica?

How much is Michelangelo’s Pieta worth?

Who built St. Peter’s Basilica?

How many rooms did Raphael paint in the Vatican?

what's included

what's not included

meeting point

dress code

important information

accessibility

cancellation policy