With extended access to the Pio Clementino Museum, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and more, experience the Vatican in-depth and up close. Led by a private, passionate guide, you’ll skip the lines to explore renowned masterpieces and lesser-known treasures with personalized attention and expert storytelling. From captivating stories to tailored pacing, this tour ensures a comprehensive and engaging Vatican experience like no other, offering you the opportunity to see the Vatican in a way few othe
What's included
A passionate English-speaking private guide
Private English-speaking guide
Skip the line Vatican tickets
Pio-Clementino Museum
Raphael Rooms and School of Athens
Gallery of Candelabra, Gallery of Tapestries, and more!
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica access
Private tour
Itinerary
Skip-the-line Vatican tickets
Follow your Vatican guide past the long general public line and go directly to the "special entrance" area to access the Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Enter the spectacular Sistine Chapel and admire the masterpiece of Michelangelo.
Vatican Museums
Marvel at one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world!
Pinecone Courtyard
Enjoy the amazing views and open space of the Pinecone Courtyard, one of the many open spaces within the Vatican State and Museums.
Vatican Pinacoteca
Get up close and personal with works of art that date between the 12th and 19th century, painted by the likes of Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, Leonardo, Guido Reni and Giotto.
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Sun, 10 May 2026
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Patrizia is a 5 star tour guide!
Emily A.
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April 25, 2026
We had the most incredible private Vatican tour with Patrizia. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, she was exceptional. Her knowledge of the Vatican, its history, and the art is unmatched, but what really stood out was how she made everything feel engaging, personal, and easy to follow.
She navigated us through the crowds so seamlessly that the entire experience felt relaxed and effortless. Every detail was explained in a way that added so much meaning without ever feeling overwhelming. She also did a great job tailoring the tour to our group and pacing it perfectly.
Being in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with her guidance made the experience so much more impactful than it would have been on our own.
If you are considering a Vatican tour, book with Patrizia. It was absolutely worth it and something we will never forget.
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Scott E.
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April 23, 2026
Our guide from thetourguy was excellent! She led us through the crowds with ease, explaining the incredible beauty of the art and history of the Vatican without missing a beat. It was the highlight of our trip through the Mediterranean.
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Wendy C.
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April 14, 2026
Eleonora was our guide and she was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to things we were most interested in seeing. We all loved the tour of the garage! I would highly recommend the private tour with Eleonora. The price is worth it.
Advocate for the little guy!
Holly C.
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April 08, 2026
We had a three-person tour, so it would have been easy for us to be overtaken in the larger crowds. Not with Elenora! She maneuvered our group through and around the larger crowds, making sure we had every opportunity to see the amazing works of art. She was so kind and knowledgeable, waiting for us to rest when we needed to, and giving us ample time for pictures. So wonderful!!
Mark T.
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April 02, 2026
Great tour
Jennifer K.
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March 23, 2026
Eleonora was a fantastic tour guide to have for our visit to the Vatican. We did a private 5 hour tour with her, that was pleasant and not rushed. Her knowledge of history was excellent, explaining the art and architecture that makes this a must-see experience. Our visit would have been chaotic and exhausting at best, without her expert guidance.
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December 24, 2025
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Carolina P.
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December 18, 2025
Jeffrey S.
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November 18, 2025
Highly recommend!
Jeannie L.
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November 13, 2025
We had a wonderful experience on the private Vatican tour a few weeks ago. Our guide Erturk was great! He was very knowledgable and patient with all my questions. I highly recommend the private tour if you are able to do it! The Vatican was extremely busy (as usual, especially for it being a Jubilee year) with LOTS of big groups. The guards were herding everyone through the rooms quickly, but since it was just the 2 of us & our guide, we were allowed to step out of the flow of traffic and take our time in the majority of the galleries. It was so great! There were some logistical issues because the day before, Prince Charles decided to visit the Vatican and pray in the Sistine Chapel that morning, so we were unable to go through the chapel & the shorter way to St. Peter’s. That caused some extra walking & shifting in our tour schedule that was no fault of of the tour company or our guide, but it was handled well. I highly recommend both The Roman Guy & Erturk for a great tour!!
Delightful
Carlos E.
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October 07, 2025
While it is true it would take days to see everything in the Vatican, this personal tour is as good as anyone could ask for. Manuela is very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend.
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Alan M.
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October 07, 2025
Lea is a brilliant guide, a knowledgeable art historian who helped maximize our experience and led us through the crowds with astonishing ease. A wonderful experience.
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Andrew T.
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September 27, 2025
Eleonora was a fantastic guide, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable, never tiring of answering our relentless questions
Timothy C.
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September 26, 2025
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Mark K.
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September 07, 2025
Very informative moved at a pace to keep us on time but respected our capabilities. Thank you for the experience we will remember that part of our trip always. Keep serving just inside the line. We appreciate you.
Lowell T.
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August 15, 2025
Fabulous tour—tiring but worth it even for kids.
Akshay K.
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July 15, 2025
We are an extended family— 4 parents, 6 kids aged 10,12,15,16,18,20. We were initially wary about a 5 hour tour because of the young kids but a few of us adults had a great interest due to the historical and/or religious significance. The private tour was well worth it. Eleonora was an engaging extremely knowledgeable, passionate guide who occasionally talked fast but knew her way around the museums/chapel/basillica, guards/other tour guides, and the culture. She was a “momma bear” and ensured we saw the best exhibits from the right perspective. The private tour was worth it— tour was customized to our needs and had the family intimacy that our trip deserved. She made sure we had responsible breaks so the kids could enjoy the fullest. Tiring day—truthfully the youngest and the 16 year old were disengaged by the end of the day, so maybe think really hard about kids joining.
Vatican Uncovered
William O.
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July 14, 2025
The tour was amazing. The typical tour lasts 3 hours and this is 5. The extra 2 hours allowed for visiting much more, including the papal garage which almost nobody sees. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and guided us effortless around the Vatican.
An outstanding tour by an outstanding tour guide - Eli
Trent A.
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June 29, 2025
We had an amazing tour by Eli. She was deeply knowledgeable about the Vatican its history and stunning art. It was part art history and part religious history lesson from an expert. What set Eli apart was her clear love of the Vatican and more so her care for sharing the amazing gifts of her “second home” to the world. She exceeded all expectations. Of all the tours we took on our trip to Rome she stood out head and shoulders above th rest. Highly recommended!
Worth the price
Jeremy T.
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June 02, 2025
Great day with Manuela! It was honestly like having a tour with a family member. Her knowledge was amazing and she did a great job taking our needs into consideration. The private tour costs more, but if you are able to, it is definitely worth it! She knew everywhere to go and since we had such a small group it allowed for flexibility maneuvering the heavy crowd. My family had a great time with Manuela!
Jon made the day!!
Brett B.
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May 25, 2025
This was our first trip to Rome and our intention was for this tour to be the focal point of our time in the city and it did not disappoint. Shortly after meeting Jon we entered the line to go through security and his knowledge of the Vatican and Rome started there and didn’t let up the entire day. My wife and I aren’t “Art people” per se, but Jon’s perspective on pieces we saw really brought a whole new perspective to the experience. Also, the day we were there was crowded and we were able to navigate pretty easy due to his intimate knowledge of the buildings. If you’ve never been, it’s an amazing place and make a request for Jon if you can.
Wonderful trip because of Lei
Paul S.
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May 22, 2025
This was a bucket list tour for my wife and I. Unfortunately, the Pope passed and the Sistine was not available it was still a wonderful trip because of our Guide Lei. She was passionate and caring.
We will do this again and ask for her!
Dawn C.
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May 02, 2025
Vatican Uncovered
Terese A.
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March 16, 2025
Manuela S was our Tour Guide for the Vatican Uncovered Tour with our family, a group of 7 adults of varying ages. She was an outstanding tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. She was genuine and personable in wanting to get to know us individually and shared her own relevant experiences in regard to her expertise. She focused on what our particular individual interests were as we went through the tour. She went above and beyond in educating us about the art pieces we were shown and taught us art history in the process. In addition, she was very sensitive to the physical mobility one of our tour members had and accommodating their needs. We would highly recommend her and her high level of expertise and experience to anyone interested in an in depth exploration of the Vatican!
