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Rome: Private Vatican and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

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Join a private Vatican tour with a local guide and skip-the-line access. Discover the wonders of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo's unforgettable frescoes.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Japanese
  • Duration
    3.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Private tour
    • Guide
    • Skip-the-line entry privileges
    • Entrance fees to the Vatican Museums the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica*
    • St. Peter's Basilica may be closed without notice)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Marvel at Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
  • Admire Raphael's Vatican tapestries
  • Benefit from skip-the-line access to the amazing Vatican Museums
  • Enjoy a full tour from your guide, an art history expert
  • St. Peter's Basilica*

Description

Your expert guide will take you to the treasures of the Vatican Museums Collection. Experience Renaissance art at its most refined in the Raphael Rooms. Enjoy the charming novelty of the Gallery of Maps. You’ll see this and so much more on this private tour of the Vatican City with skip-the-line access.

Is there another room as brilliantly decorated as the Sistine Chapel? People of all faiths are moved to tears by the masterful depiction of mankind’s tragedies and triumphs. Michelangelo’s frescoes are the highlight here – the scale of the frescoes leaves an indelible impression. Your guide will illuminate the secret meanings behind this iconic work.

St Peter's Basilica*: Experience one of the top highlights of both Rome and the Vatican city when you skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica. From the vast architecture, art by Michelangelo and Bernini and a legacy of hundreds of years of art and faith, it’s certain to take your breath away. *(St. Peter's Basilica may be closed without notice)

Michelangelo's Pietà: St Peter’s is the largest Catholic church in the world but your guide will be able to take you straight to the pieces you don’t want to miss, like Michelangelo’s quietly beautiful Pieta which rocketed him to fame at just 23 years old.

Good to know before you go
  • Please note: The Basilica is not accessible until further notice
  • Vatican City is a place of Christian worship and has a strict dress code: no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed, legs and shoulders must be covered for men and women. You may be refused entry if you do not comply with the dress requirements.
  • This tour does not accommodate people with limited mobility or walking difficulties due to the steep staircases located along the way.
  • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Knives and weapons of self-defense are prohibited from entering, and food/beverages cannot enter the exhibition halls.
  • This walking tour is only available in English.
  • The Vatican state holds the rights to close the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s church with or without notice for events, strikes, or other reasons. In the case this occurs, you will be offered an alternative itinerary and a partial refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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