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Rome: Vatican Private Tour with Direct Entry & Expert Guide

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Rome: Vatican Private Tour with Direct Entry & Expert Guide

About this activity

Step into the heart of the Vatican Museums with an expert, licensed guide who will lead you through the rich history and stories behind some of the world’s most famous artworks. This private tour includes highlights such as the Pio Clementino Museum, the Upper Galleries (Tapestries, Maps, and Candelabra), the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will provide clear explanations and insights, helping you better understand what you are seeing while giving you the freedom to ask questions along the way. Your private tour will conclude in St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will discover the treasures of the church, including Bernini’s famous Baldachin at its center.

PLEASE NOTE: due to occasional religious events, St. Peter’s Basilica may close without prior notice.

If full names are not provided at least 72 hours before the tour, access to St. Peter’s Basilica cannot be guaranteed. This policy also applies to any bookings made within 72 hours of the tour date.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Romanian, Dutch, Serbian
Operated by
City Lights Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private guide
  • Included: Tickets and reservations
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

  1. Vatican Museums

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    This tour will give you the opportunity to explore the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Candelabra. After visiting the Galleries, your guide will lead you through Raphael Rooms and you will have a chance to admire the Raphael masterpiece, the School of Athens.

  2. Stanze di Raffaello

    25 min Admission included

    The magnificent Raphael Rooms will give you an insight on the master Raphael's work. The recently opened Constantine Room is also included in this tour! You will be mesmerised by the artworks of the master of the Renaissance art.

  3. Sistine Chapel

    20 min Admission included

    At the end of the tour you will access the Sistine Chapel where you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo's Last Judgement and the Creation of Adam on the ceiling.

  4. St. Peter's Basilica

    30 min Admission included

    Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque art. As you explore its vast interior, you will be surrounded by extraordinary works created by some of the greatest artists in history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The meeting point is at Bar Da Paolo, Viale Vaticano 104, restaurant "Bar Da Paolo"

End point

Using your ticket

Please meet us at the meeting point where you will join your guide and start the tour.

Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time of your tour.

St Peter's Basilica skip the line is not included in the tour on Wednesday mornings during the Pope's Audience

Shoulders and knees must be covered

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Wheelchair users will have to follow a wheelchair-friendly itinerary

Traveller ratings

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