Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour: Skip the Line

Highlights

• VIP Entrance & Skip-the-Line
• Private Expert Guide
• Vatican Art Collections

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Vatican Museums

   1h 30min

   Your private visit to the Vatican Museums is a unique opportunity to explore one of the most remarkable art collections in the world. Accompanied by an expert art historian, you will learn all about these ancient masterpieces, gaining a greater appreciation of Roman art and understanding why these artworks are so important in the wider context of art history. A walk through the famous Gallery of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, and Belvedere Courtyard is an unforgettable experience - an opportunity to be completely immersed in more than 2,000 years of art. Although it’s impossible to see the entire extent of the Vatican’s enormous collection, on your Vatican Museums private tour you will be able to optimize your time, seeing a selection of unmissable highlights along with some hidden treasures.

2. 2

   Sistine Chapel

   15min

   Many visitors are rushed through the Sistine Chapel, but on your Sistine Chapel tour, you’ll have time to gaze up at the ceiling and admire the artwork while your guide explains the secrets of Michelangelo’s intricately detailed frescoes.

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   15min

   After exiting the Sistine Chapel, you will be able to enter St Peter’s Basilica directly, without having to wait in line. During your visit to St Peter’s Basilica, your guide will tell you the fascinating story of the basilica within the context of Christian history, from its origins as a burial ground to its current state of splendor and international importance.

Before you go

Location