About this experience
- Official licensed PhD Archaeologist or Art Historian guide at your disposal for the entire tour
- An itinerary designed to explore the main sections of the Museums and pay the right tribute in terms of time dedicated and amount of info provided, to the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's
- Transfer from your accommodation to the attraction by private minivan or car with driver
- Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums
- Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule
- You skip the line with this tour
- Admission to sections otherwise unaccessible
- Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel
- Fully client-oriented service before during and after the tour
- All included, no extra fees!
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
What is included
- Local guide
- Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist
- Sistine Chapel brochure
- Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver
- Ticket fees
- Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more
Not included
- Food and souvenirs
Itinerary and highlights
- Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens
- Court of the pine cone
- Gallery of the candelabras
- Gallery of the tapestries
- Gallery of the geographical maps
- Raphael’s rooms
- Frescos by Michelangelo
- Private Chapel of the Pope
- Location of the Conclave
- Biggest Catholic Church in the world
- Canopy by Bernini
- Relics of Saint Peter
- Pietà by Michelangelo
- Saint John Paul II's tomb
Meeting and pickup information
- - You meet the tour guide at your accommodation where a private driver with car or minivan takes you to the site - If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rome in tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A current valid ID is required on the day of the tour for student unger 26 with a student card or under 18
- In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
- If your accommodation is beyond the defined area please contact us through the customer support in order to find a solution
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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