Vatican Private Tour: Stories, Secrets & Masterpieces with Official Guide

Highlights

• English Speaking Official Tour Guide
• Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
• Personalized Experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Vatican Museums

   10min

   Begin your private experience with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums. Together with your guide, follow a carefully curated route through the highlights, tailored to your interests and pace.

2. 2

   Cortile della Pigna

   10min

   Pause in one of the Vatican’s most striking open-air courtyards, centered around the monumental bronze pinecone sculpture that gives the space its name. A moment to take in the scale and atmosphere of the Museums.

3. 3

   Sphere within a Sphere

   Pass by

   As you move through the Museums, you’ll encounter the iconic “Sphere within a Sphere,” a modern sculpture rich in symbolism and contrast to the surrounding classical works.

4. 4

   Museo Pio Clementino

   45min

   Explore one of the most important sections of the Vatican Museums, home to exceptional ancient sculptures. Your guide will bring these works to life, highlighting their stories, symbolism, and artistic significance.

5. 5

   Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

   15min

   Walk through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, where vibrant 16th-century frescoes depict Italy in remarkable detail. Your guide will point out fascinating details and hidden stories within the maps.

6. 6

   Stanze di Raffaello

   20min

   Step into Raphael’s Rooms and discover the masterpieces created by Raphael and his workshop. Learn about the artistic dialogue—and rivalry—between Raphael and Michelangelo during this extraordinary period of the Renaissance.

7. 7

   Sistine Chapel

   20min

   Enter the Sistine Chapel, where your guide will have prepared you to fully appreciate Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes. Take your time to absorb the space, its scale, and its powerful imagery.

Before you go

Location