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Vatican
A pair of tourists standing outside of the Vatican with their guide from The Tour Guy.

Semi Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Skip the Line

See the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Scala Regia, an exclusive passageway into the basilica

Skip the Line

5.0

(2009)

3 h

Max 12 Guests

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Crowds and long ticket lines can eat up your day and drain the excitement of your Vatican experience. Instead, skip the wait with timed entry tickets, and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a semi private group and an expert guide. This semi private tour offers a more personal experience with your dedicated guide, plus direct entry into St. Peter’s Basilica through the exclusive Scala Regia passageway. You’ll end the tour in the basilica, free to explore at your preferred pace.

What's included

Get exclusive time with a Vatican expert

Expert English-speaking guide

Timed entry Vatican Museums tickets

Vatican Museums guided tour

Entry to the Sistine Chapel

Privileged access to the Scala Regia (except Wednesday mornings)

Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica (except Wednesday mornings)

Semi private experience

Guide tips

Itinerary

Your tour begins near the Vatican Museums entrance

Meet your guide near the entrance to the Vatican Museums. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Get ready to use your timed entry tickets to enter security and head straight into the vast complex of the Vatican Museums.

Enter the Vatican Museums

Uncover the incredible breadth of the Vatican's extensive art collection, featuring pieces across distinct galleries and halls. Your expert guide will lead you through the highlights, providing historical context and captivating stories behind each masterpieces you encounter.

Step outside into the Pinecone Courtyard

In this open-air courtyard, you’ll enjoy a moment surrounded by greenery and iconic sculptures. Enjoy this refreshing pause before venturing into the museum's most celebrated halls.

Explore the Pio-Clementino Museum and Nero’s Bathtub

Enter the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to iconic ancient statues like the Apollo Belvedere and Laocoön and His Sons. You’ll also visit Emperor Nero’s massive bathtub, carved from a single block of rare red marble.

See the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of the Tapestries

Follow your guide through the Vatican's spectacular corridors, including the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of the Tapestries. Next, stroll down the 400-foot-long Gallery of Maps, admiring the stunning 16th-century topographical depictions of Italy.

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