Private Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica Tour
Enjoy a tailored VIP Vatican experience with a dedicated private guide
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Looking for a more intimate way to see the wonders of the Vatican City? Then join an engaging local guide for a private Vatican tour that’ll show you the finest art and most iconic sites at a pace that suits you! Our strong relationship with the Holy See means you’ll skip the line and you will receive a more peaceful, in-depth exploration of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and more!
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Skip-the-line early access Vatican private tour
Pio-Clementino Museum and Gallery of Masks
Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Maps
Raphael Rooms and School of Athens
Early entry to the Sistine Chapel
Explore inside St. Peter's Basilica (except Wednesdays)
A private, English-speaking Vatican guide
Meet your guide at Caffe Vaticano
Exact location can be found on your voucher
Vatican Museums
See the finest collections in the Vatican Museums, with an art history expert to guide you.
Gallery of the Candelabra
Originally an open "loggia", this gallery was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabras on display here date as far back as the 3rd century B.C.
Gallery of the Tapestries
Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after the cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.
Gallery of Maps
On display here are maps that were painted over 400 years ago, yet still remain remarkably accurate even to this day.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
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Sara Rahn
January 13, 2025 11 am EST
Amazing Experience! Worth the little extra money for the private guide!
Nikkole Liesse-Stone
January 08, 2025 02 am EST
This tour may have been our highlight while in Rome. We had the privilege to spend the morning with Leah, the most passionate, knowledgeable, funny and enjoyable guide we've spent time with. She knew so much regarding the history of the Vatican and Rome and truly brought the space to life. And, because it was just my husband and I, she was able to stealthily move us through very crowded spaces and show us artifacts and art that many groups simply aren't able to see. Additionally, she's a great photographer. She captured memories that we'll be able to look back on for years to come.
Kate C Nolan
January 05, 2025 03 am EST
Tracie Welch Brenton
January 03, 2025 11 am EST
Wonderful experience
Haniz Zattam
January 01, 2025 16 pm EST
Raffa our tour guide was fantastic. She was efficient and pointed out all the ‘Must see’ items and was so patient with our group. We had 5 kids from 2-14 and she was able to keep them all engaged. Thank you! Highly recommend!
Kate the Great of Rome!!
Sandra Powers
December 01, 2024 10 am EST
5 Stars for the Great Kate of Rome! We always choose private tour guides when we travel, and we can confidently say that Kate is the absolute best we’ve ever had! Her passion for sharing her expansive knowledge is evident from the moment you meet her. Simply put, she’s a born teacher, seamlessly weaving history with modern insights about Roman inventions and culture. Her storytelling brought the city to life, making our private tours not just educational but also unforgettable. Kate’s expertise and Italian pride are undeniable, but what makes her truly exceptional is her easygoing, engaging personality. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the world, funny, kind, and genuinely beautiful inside and out. She went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and accommodated every step of the way. Watching her gracefully navigate through lines and agents with ease was astonishing—we never had to stop or wait! If you’re visiting Rome and want an exceptional, one-of-a-kind experience, do yourself a favor and book with The Great Kate of Rome!!
Kim East
November 19, 2024 17 pm EST
John Cushing
November 19, 2024 14 pm EST
Amazing tour. Lia (spelling?) was incredible, friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. Would book her any time
Bunni sutton
November 15, 2024 11 am EST
Amazing guide. She was so full of historical knowledge. Fantastic
Superb experience with a knowledgeable and personable guide
Lynn Padgett-Brown
November 10, 2024 17 pm EST
Our experience in the Vatican City with Lia and with Tour Guy was outstanding. The communication before the visit was excellent. Lia is very knowledgeable of the historical context of the artworks and conveyed the fine points that made masterpieces special. Beyond this technical skill, she was able to shepherd us through mobs of visitors and in most cases she found elevators as alternatives where the stairs were more than our old knees wanted to handle.
Excellent Private Tour
Evan Prado
October 30, 2024 23 pm EST
My wife and I were leaving for Positano at 2 PM so we had a tight schedule. Easy to book a private tour. I cannot stress this enough: visiting the Vatican is chaos… spend the extra money and book a private tour… request Manuela! She catered to our our time constraint but we ended up wanting to spend the rest of the day with her… I would request her for any tour in Rome… her knowledge is amazing and she makes you feel like family!
Wonderful Tour of the Vatican
Doug Kaye
October 26, 2024 10 am EST
Lia was our guide and was absolutely amazing. We really enjoyed the entire tour.
Great tour
Larry Brown
October 22, 2024 14 pm EST
Naomi. Was a great guide, glad we had her.
Morgan Benton
October 18, 2024 21 pm EST
Vatican tour
Katherine Vachon
October 11, 2024 19 pm EST
We had a private tour of the Vatican with Manuela S. and she was the absolute best! She was so friendly and knowledgeable and fun! She was very engaging and we learned so very much. This was the highlight of our trip. It was breathtaking. This was also the second tour with The Tour Guy group and both were top notch!
The best Vatican Tour
Wake Warthen
October 08, 2024 04 am EST
We had Sarah as our guide for a private tour. Her knowledge of art , the Vatican and Roman history is astounding. We could not imagine a more wonderful experience.
Can't say enough wonderful things about Manola
Dana Borrero
October 03, 2024 07 am EST
My parents have been looking forward to this tour for months and Manola made the day perfect! Meeting her was easy, getting into the Vatican was easy, she taught us a ton, and she answered all of our questions with patience and care to ensure we got everything we wanted from the tour. I've already recommended this tour to 2 friends. Thank you, Manola!
Daisy Duchens
September 25, 2024 09 am EST
Teresa C Rhoan-Dvorak
September 15, 2024 09 am EST
Great experience!
Joseph Morgan
September 14, 2024 16 pm EST
Marina was excellent. I cannot express how great the experience was! She was knowledgeable and very personable. I would highly recommend this tour with her. The next tour I do will be with Marina. 100 percent will tell everyone to go on a tour with her!! The staff at the meeting point is super friendly, and easy to find. Great company!
Troy Smith
September 14, 2024 09 am EST
Highly recommended!
Steven Burcik
August 31, 2024 02 am EST
This private tour is highly recommended and well worth its cost, you will not be disappointed. Our tour guide Giovanni was super knowledgeable of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and the Basilica. He ensured we saw the most relevant works of art (paintings, frescos, sculptors, and mosaics) without feeling rushed. Giovanni took the time to explain each piece of art work and answered all of our questions. We cannot recommend this tour enough; a true highlight of our Rome vacation!
Andrew Vines
July 08, 2024 20 pm EST
Excellent tour!
Best tour & guide!!!
Daphne Lafferty
July 07, 2024 20 pm EST
Wonderful guide and great tour!
Heidi Son
July 02, 2024 08 am EST
Rafaella was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide who gave insight into the art and history of the Vatican.