Beat the crowds at the Vatican and follow your private guide for an early climb of St. Peter's Dome for panoramic views of Rome. With skip-the-line access, your expert guide will lead you through the Vatican Museums, showcasing renowned artworks and hidden gems. Then marvel at the intricate details of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. This personalized journey offers an intimate encounter with the Vatican's rich history and art, tailored to your interests.
Fun, English-speaking guide
Elevator access
St. Peter's Dome climb
Guided Vatican Museums
Vatican highlights and galleries
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica entry
Wheelchair accessible
An in-depth private Vatican experience
Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters and Dome Climb Tour
Meet near St. Peter's Square
Begin your morning in St. Peter's Square to beat the crowds into the Basilica
Explore St. Peter's Basilica
The most important church in Christendom and the home of the Pope. There's no better place to begin your Vatican tour.
Climb the Dome for incredible views
Enjoy the ultimate views of the Vatican and Rome with the Colosseum and "Wedding Cake" in the distance
Michelangelo's La Pietá
Michelangelo made this statue at the early age of 24. When you see it, it will be difficult to believe that this is actually made of stone, considering its life like features.
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Bryan R.
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November 05, 2025
Liliana B.
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October 30, 2025
Cindy H.
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October 27, 2025
Great tour!
Brian H.
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October 25, 2025
Bogdan was amazing and the best tour guide for my family and I. He was super patient and clearly knew his history as well as answered all of our 11 yr old’s questions. Would highly recommend a tour with him!!!
Thank you!!!
HEIDI L.
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October 21, 2025
Great tour of the Vatican.
Ken N.
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October 15, 2025
This was an amazing tour including walking up to the top. Chiara was outstanding....highly recommend.
Food for the soul
Luisa M.
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October 14, 2025
My husband and I booked a private tour of the vatican with tour guide Graffa (not sure if I am spelling it correct) and to be honest I wouldn't do it any other way. There is so much information to take in to fully appreciate the splendor of the vatican that having our private guide was well worth it to organize the day. Our tour guide Graffa was exceptionally knowledgeable in vatican history and all its splendid art and architecture that it made the whole experience more enriching then if we had just completed it ourselves.
Susana F.
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October 11, 2025
Enza was amazing!!!!! Highly recommend her for your tour guide. Funny, knowledgeable and such a lovely person!!!
John B.
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October 10, 2025
Bob Y.
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October 07, 2025
Great private tour of Vatican
Rob D.
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October 06, 2025
Enjoyed our private tour. The guide was very knowledgeable & adjusted our approach based on our interests. She also navigated the lines well, narrated well and highlighted the key pieces in the museum.
Amazing!
Kamila L.
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October 04, 2025
We enjoyed the day more than can be expressed. Antonella is amazing - ask for her if you can. She is so knowledgeable and a true gem!
Wow! Worth every penny!
Maureen D.
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September 28, 2025
The private tour with Marzia was outstanding and we are so glad to have booked it. What makes the private tour amazing is how it is catered specifically to your needs. We had climbed the dome in Florence the day before and my husband, who is afraid of heights, did not want to climb to the top of Saint Peter‘s dome. So we skipped the second half of the climb. Instead, we enjoyed the view from the rooftop, and had a morning cappuccino with Marzia at the rooftop café! I want to bring home some religious medals that had been blessed, so she expertly maneuvered us through crowds to get to a gift shop and then back to the area where a priest was offering blessings. She is incredibly knowledgeable with an extensive background in history and archaeology, and there was not a question she couldn’t answer. It is a very long tour, but it really takes hours (probably days) to fully appreciate the history, art, and artifacts contained in all these spaces. Truly amazing! We will never forget Marzia and this incredible tour!!
Maria is fantastic!
Linda M.
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September 23, 2025
we have worked with private guides all over the world and Maria ranks the highest of anyone. She was knowledgeable, professional, courteous and made all of us feel well cared for. We would highly recommend her!
Jarrod C.
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September 23, 2025
Vatican tour
David V.
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September 23, 2025
Maria was so sweet and polite. He knowledge of not only the Vatican but her historical knowledge was impressive.
No language barrier at all- easy to understand.
I highly recommend Maria as a tour guide.
Nothing but positive feedback.
Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Dome Climb Complete Tour
Heather G.
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September 13, 2025
Marina was amazing! Bursting with knowledge and so enjoyable to listen to. Marina kept the tour at a nice pace for our children with never a dull moment for adults! Flexible and kind, definitely recommend!
Amazing Tour
Jeff D.
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September 11, 2025
Titti was so knowledgeable. Without her, we would have been lost looking at amazing historical artifacts and features without any backstory. The Vatican is enormous. Titti helped us see the most impressive aspects. Amazing experience.
Glenn S.
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August 31, 2025
This tour was absolutely incredible. Raffa was one of the best guides we had on our trip. Great tour!
Devon S.
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August 19, 2025
Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Dome Climb
David F.
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August 13, 2025
My wife and I had a private tour with Bogdan and it was perfect. Our guide was knowledge and entertaining and we were able to see more sights in a few hours then we would have been able to see in several days on our own. I would highly recommend the Roman Guide
Jason T.
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August 09, 2025
Friendly, very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this tour.
Jeppe J.
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August 07, 2025
Jason A.
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July 27, 2025
Kristy O.
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July 23, 2025
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