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Discover the Vatican's treasures on a 3-hour private tour. Skip the lines with fast-track access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Customize your itinerary with your expert guide for a stress-free, unforgettable experience.

Highlights

Fast-track entrance
Exclusive private tour
Expert guide

What's included

Headsets ( Groups 6+ participants)
Fast-track entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
Private Tour Guide
Vatican Museums Fast-track entrance ticket
Sistine Chapel Fast-track entrance ticket

Not included

Hotel pick up/drop off

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
2h
Meet your Private guide and enjoy a stress-free, skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums. Your expert Tour Guide will show and explain the highlights of the Museums: Museum Pio-Clementino, Pinecone Courtyard, Vatican Galleries, and the Raphael rooms.
2
Cortile della Pigna
Pass by
Discover the Cortile della Pigna, a striking open-air courtyard named after its monumental bronze pinecone.
3
Pinacoteca Vaticana
Pass by
Discover the Vatican Pinacoteca, home to an extraordinary collection of paintings by masters such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Please note that this section is not always included in the tour, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
4
Museo Pio Clementino
Pass by
Discover the Pio Clementino Museum, home to the celebrated Laocoön masterpiece, whose dramatic beauty is said to have inspired Michelangelo.
5
Museo Gregoriano Etrusco
Pass by
Visit the Gregorian Etruscan Museum and explore a fascinating collection of artifacts that reveal the rich history and culture of the ancient Etruscan civilization. Please note that this section is not always included, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
6
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
Pass by
Uncover the Gallery of Maps, a remarkable Vatican gallery decorated with richly detailed frescoed maps that celebrate the geography and beauty of Italy, along with other iconic sections such as the Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries.
7
Stanze di Raffaello
Pass by
Admire the Raphael Rooms, a series of extraordinary frescoed chambers renowned for their beauty and for masterpieces such as The School of Athens, one of Raphael’s most celebrated works. Please note that this section is not always included, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
8
Sistine Chapel
30min
The Sistine Chapel is located at the very end of the Vatican Museums. Your Tour guide will take his time to explain the breathtaking frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
Visitors holding a disability card with more than 75% are entitled to free entrance and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter during your visit.
The tour involves climbing stairs. There is no elevator access in most areas of the Vatican Museums. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Accessibility

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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