Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour
Skip the LinePrivate Tour
See the wonders of the Vatican on a tailored private tour with expert guide and skip-the-line entry
5.00
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3 h
Explore the Vatican with your personal, friendly guide who brings its art, history and architecture to life, tailoring every moment to your interests. Skip the lines to discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, marvel at the Sistine Chapel’s breathtaking ceiling and experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. Enjoy a deeper understanding of the Vatican’s masterpieces while having the freedom to focus on what fascinates you most. This is your chance to see the Vatican like never before.
You'll begin your private Vatican tour near to the Vatican Museums entrance, where you'll meet your friendly, knowledgeable local guide. There are multiple start times available throughout the day, so you can book a tour that fits with your other plans in Rome. With skip-the-line tickets, you'll head straight in to start exploring the highlights of the Vatican Museums which include the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Maps, Raphael Rooms, and Borgia Apartments.
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Free cancellation up to 60 days in advance!
Travelers
Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums
Available entry times in the morning and afternoon
Pio Clementino and the best of the Vatican's galleries
Raphael Rooms and Borgia Apartments
Silent tour of the Sistine Chapel
A private, English-speaking guide with art history expertise
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and beverages
Guide gratuities
Meet your guide at Caffé Vaticano
Meet your guide at Caffé Vaticano
Vatican Museums
Marvel at one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world as you visit our favorite collections.
Laocoön and His Sons
Get up close to some of the world's most iconic statues in the world, including Laocoön and His Sons.
Gallery of the Maps
On display here are maps that were painted over 400 years ago, yet still remain remarkably accurate even to this day.
Gallery of Tapestries
Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Between TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano, at the top of the big staircase (Viale Vaticano, 100). A friendly representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.
In addition to wearing or bringing clothing that covers your knees and shoulders, it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes. You're also welcome to bring a water bottle as it can get hot inside the Vatican during the summer months.
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Ken Monroe
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April 30, 2025
Great experience
Jerold Miller
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April 27, 2025
Jennifer MacDonald
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April 26, 2025
Tania was excellent, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the Vatican while being both kind and accommodating throughout the tour.
Sidenote: Due to the large crowds, it was occasionally difficult to hear, even within our small group. Having a microphone or audio system would have enhanced the experience.
The Amazing Marina Extraordinary Tour Guide
Thomas Acomb
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April 25, 2025
I reserved a private tour for my 88 year old mother who had never been to the Vatican. Marina was the absolute perfect guide. She literally held onto my mom's arm, She explained everything, and she was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and caring.
Ekaterina was amazing. Highly Recommend a tour with her.
Chad Taylor
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April 22, 2025
The Vatican, and this tour specifically, is a must do/see. Ekaterina was correct that it would take years to fully see everything and appreciate all that is housed at the Vatican. Highly recommend this tour and especially Ekaterina.
William Pemberton
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April 20, 2025
Our tour guide Evi was outstanding
Alain Gabriel
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April 19, 2025
Evi was passionate about her deep knowledge of Vatican history of art. Our group included children and she managed to make the tour interesting for kids by keeping her explanations simple and yet detailed. She is full of energy. We highly recommend her. Thank you.
Marlene Natiello
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April 19, 2025
Private tour by Marina
Shruti Ramnani
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April 19, 2025
She was very thorough and patient. Loved it.
Ildiko Conrad
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April 17, 2025
Great, Informative Tour!
Jeffery Blanc
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April 16, 2025
We met our tour guide a few minutes after the meeting time but we were able to still stay on track. Evi was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel as well as the history of St. Peter's. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it!
Donna Marie Giampietro
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April 16, 2025
Sandra Stewart
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April 14, 2025
Bravo Maria
Sheila Cooper
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March 29, 2025
Our day with Maria was fabulous! She was very knowledgeable and more importantly fun to spend the day with! Worth every penny. Grazie Mille Maria
Thomas Acomb
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March 17, 2025
Donald Lampert
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March 13, 2025
Denise Whitlow
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March 12, 2025
3 hour tour, 8:30am
Daniel Wayne Killgore
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March 11, 2025
Manuela was a great guide through our tour of the Vatican. She was efficient and informative. We were so impressed with her knowledge and hospitable personality. Highly recommend!
Vatican Tour
Kerry Murphy
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March 01, 2025
Ekaterina (Kate) was wonderful! We loved her energy and enthusiasm during our tour of the Vatican Museums.
Great tour
Tom Lacy
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February 23, 2025
It was very nice to have an experienced guide like Marina guide us through the Vatican. She was very knowledgeable and added a great deal. I would recommend. Once you get to St. Peter's, you are on your own.
steve crown
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February 19, 2025
Fantastic and Insightful!!
Sarah Riforgiate
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January 31, 2025
Lenora was a wonderful guide for our tour of the Vatican. She greeted us and made us feel welcome immediately. We started right away and she shared important history and notable features of the art. She took us to well known art and art she also found interesting - we got an insider’s perspective which was fabulous. I now know what granite is from Egypt, the artists in Raphael’s fresco, and why Michelangelo didn’t use blue on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel but did on the wall. Every detail was appreciated. Clearly she was a master guide as many people greeted her with warmth throughout the tour. She answered all our many questions and was a talented storyteller. She even took the opportunity to alert us that a priest in the Sistine chapel could give us a blessing. It was so appreciated. Every aspect was perfect. She has our highest recommendation!
Fabiola is the best!
michael Hopkins
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January 15, 2025
Our guide Fabiola was great. She was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out things I feel many other guides would have missed. Her love for her city and culture is very apparent, and she is a wealth of information. We saw her the following day outside the Colosseum and she sat with us while we waited for our tour. She gave us invaluable information as to what else we need to see in Rome. We can't thank her enough!!!!!
Roxane Padalecki
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January 08, 2025
Serena was an awesome tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and gave us great insight about the Vatican. We highly recommend.
Fantastic Vatican tour
jeff aldridge
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January 03, 2025
Paola Pagano was an amazing guide. She was wonderful with our 12 year old son and helped us all learn so much. He said it was one of his favorite parts of our trip. Thank you for
Jeff and family from Chicago.
