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Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience

4.7(63 reviews)Rome, ItalyOperated by Through Eternity Tours
  • Duration5 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. Skip the queues and find yourself inside St Peter's Basilica where you will be able to contemplate the long history of Christian faith and be moved by Michelangelo's world famous sculpture, Pietà.

What to expect

5 hours7 stopsPrivate tourSkip the line

  1. Vatican Museums

    Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, Italy

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,

  2. Sistine Chapel

    Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    30 minutesAdmission included

    sistine Chapel

  3. St. Peter's Basilica

    Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    1 hourAdmission included

    La Pieta

  4. Stanze di Raffaello

    Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, Italy

    40 minutesAdmission included

    The rooms of the apartament of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students.

  5. La Pieta

    Piazza San Pietro, Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    10 minutesAdmission included

    Inside St Peter's Basilica

  6. Cortile della Pigna

    Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    15 minutesAdmission included

    Inside Vatican Museums

  7. Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

    Piazza Di San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    10 minutesAdmission included

    View from inside the Basilica Sant Peter

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Your guide will meet you in front of Caffè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

End

What's included

Included

  • Special Pinacoteca Visit
  • Fast-Track Entrance to St. Peter's
  • Skip-the-Lines Access
  • Expert, English-Speaking Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Vatican Museums ticket

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
  • Food and Beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • 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

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–5), Adult (6–99)

Additional information

  • Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
  • As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
  • Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
  • At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Languages

Guide
English, Italian

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
31810P53

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.7/ 563 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (29) and Tripadvisor (34).

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