Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
Free CancellationSkip the Line
Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms and Creation of Man
4.93
(1972)
3h
Max 20 Guests
Without the right access, visiting the Vatican means fighting crowds, long waits, and missing the most significant rooms and works of art. Our privileged entrance tour offers more than just entry—it’s an immersive experience led by a storytelling guide who brings the Vatican to life. Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums, including the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and the best of the Vatican's galleries with engaging insights that make each moment memorable and meaningful.
You'll begin your tour by meeting your local guide at the top of the stairs outside of Caffé Vaticano, which is across from the Vatican Museums. With your skip-the-line access, you'll walk past the long line of tourists and enjoy faster entry through security, even if you've booked an afternoon tour. With a small group and an expert local guide to keep you informed and entertained, you'll see all the top highlights of the Vatican from the Gallery of Maps to Nero's Bath and the glorious Sistin...
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Travelers
Skip the line tickets
Passionate, English-speaking guide
Sistine Chapel
Raphael Rooms
Pio-Clementino
Tapestries, maps and more
Wheelchair accessible
Meals
Guide gratuity
Hotel pickup
Meet your guide outside Caffé Vaticano
Begin your privileged entrance tour outside the historic Caffé Vaticano, where your guide awaits ready to unveil the Vatican's wonders.
Vatican Museums
With skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Vatican Museums to uncover its magnificent art collection.
Pinecone Courtyard
Pause in the serene Pinecone Courtyard, a beloved open-air space where art and nature blend seamlessly amidst the bustle of the Vatican.
Pio-Clementino Museum
Explore halls filled with some of the world’s most important classical sculptures, including Laocoön and His Sons and Apollo Belvedere.
Laocoön and His Sons
This ancient work, sculpted by Agesander, Athenodoros, and Polydorus, depicts Laocoön and his sons entwined by sea serpents sent by gods.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet your guide in front of Caffé Vaticano on Viale Vaticano, 100. This is across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance. Our friendly welcome staff will be there holding The Tour Guy signs.
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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Francesca was great
ANGELITO GONZALES
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April 07, 2025
A wealth of knowledge, and expert in what she does. We loved her charm and mixed in with humor. Kept the group engaged. Loved her tour...
Amy Odell
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April 07, 2025
Robert A Leone
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April 07, 2025
Great tour - very informative and the time flew!
David Simpson
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April 07, 2025
Excellent guide. John was very personable and spoke articulately throughout the entire tour. He allowed plenty of time at each ‘stop’ without overdoing it, and brought the history to life.
Mrs Gordana Sherriff
Gordana Sherriff
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April 07, 2025
Our guide was AMAZING. She was super knowledgable and interesting.
It was super busy however (not her fault!) as we were in Rome during the marathon, rugby and we did not realise that many museums are shut on a Monday so it was even busier than normal. I have forgotten her name but I would not hesitate to have her as a guide again.
James Bertram
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April 06, 2025
Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
Sandy Okugawa
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April 05, 2025
Our guide, Simona, was amazing. The Vatican is an incredible place. So beautiful. But…the crowds were awful. Shoulder to shoulder throughout most of the tour. We knew going in that was a possibility due to the Jubilee. Other than that, we loved it.
2 Thumbs Up! Convenient and efficient
Aiko Marie Zaguirre
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April 05, 2025
Had a great time with John as our tour guide. He is knowledgeable and witty! He gave us a great tour at the Vatican Museum and told us great stories and information about the Sistine Chapel. 5 stars!
Heather Davis
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April 05, 2025
Laureano Cordeiro
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April 05, 2025
Felicia Zambrano
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April 05, 2025
claire drew
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April 04, 2025
Gina Manrique
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April 03, 2025
Simon Bandsma
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April 03, 2025
Kathy Ann Murchison
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April 02, 2025
Becky Platt
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April 02, 2025
Marilyn Winn
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April 02, 2025
Taryn Escuriex
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April 01, 2025
Patrizia is wonderful
Zuheir Shahwan
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April 01, 2025
Patrizia is super knowledgeable and thorough. We enjoyed listening to all of the stories that added color to the various pieces.
The Vatican was super crowded which made the experience a little enjoyable but the tour and Patrizia are highly recommended.
Brandon Knapp
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April 01, 2025
A Highly Recommnded Tour
Larry Zafrin
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April 01, 2025
Could not have asked for a more knowledgeable tour guide. I enjoyed this 3 hour tour very much. This is my second 5 star review using the tour guide.
Great tour but not entirely as advertised
Elizabeth Makepeace
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March 31, 2025
More people on the tour than expected.
There was no mention of wearing headsets in the on- line description, my husband wears hearing aids so I assumed that as it was supposed to be a small group tour headsets would not be needed. However we were given poor quality ear pieces and he was unable to hear any of the commentary.
Tiffany Remuzzi
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March 31, 2025
donald konkol
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March 31, 2025
Paolo was the best!!!!
Teresa Calhoun
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March 30, 2025
This is a tour you cannot miss! We had the best tour guide. Not only did he wait for us which I’m so thankful for he was so knowledgeable and we had a great time. I can’t think all of them enough the next time we come to Rome, we’ll probably take the tour again
