Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour

Vatican City, Rome



Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in 3.5-hours. Enjoy the convenience of skip-the-line tickets for a seamless, unforgettable journey.

Highlights

  • Marvel at masterpieces of art from the papal collections
  • Admire the famous statue of Laocoön, and see the Belvedere Torso
  • Discover maps of the world by ancient cartographers
  • Look a Michelangelo's miraculous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Enter the most famous Roman Catholic church in the world

Description

Marvel at masterpieces of art by Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and many others on a private tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, and see statues from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and other great civilizations. Skip the notorious lines to enter the Vatican Museums, and enjoy a personal narrative once inside. Your guide will treat you to a customized tour, bringing the magnificent works of art to life with an interactive and imaginative commentary. Uncover the legends and mysteries behind works from the Renaissance and other art eras, and hear about the papal patrons. Marvel at sculptures, carvings, frescoes, paintings, tapestries and maps. Go to the Belvedere Courtyard, and stroll through the most interesting galleries in the museum complex. Contemplate Michelangelo's frescoes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel and admire paintings from the main artist of the Renaissance period. Then, enter St. Peter’s Church to experience the majestic architecture of the Catholic cathedral. See Bernini’s exquisite “Baldachin” and other sacred works of art. End on St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire the Egyptian obelisk that witnessed the martyrdom of St. Peter and was central to Bernini’s design.

Includes

Private guide Skip-the-line entry tickets

Excludes

Hotel pickup/drop-off (unless option is selected) Food and drinks Tips

Important Information

  • •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.
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Long items such as large umbrellas, camera stands and tripods, and walking sticks (unless for disabled persons) are not allowed and are to be left in cloakroom To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors. Please note that the museums' hours and closures may change due to special events taking place

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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