Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

With hotel pick up

Explore the wonders of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with a personalized tour accompanied by expert guides.

Hotel pick up
3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica***
Priority entrance without waiting in line, with reservation
Guided tours by expert guides specializing in art and archaeology
Tours conducted in English
Customized itinerary

Tour Type: Individual, Private
Departure Time: upon request, subject to availability
Departure from: Hotel, Vatican Museums
Duration: 3 hours
Customized Itinerary
Highlights: We will handle the reservations for the Museums, ensuring you skip the lines
The tour is conducted in Italian
Ideal for individuals, couples, friends, families – Suitable for children
Contact us for any specific interest, and we will tailor a tour to your needs
Dedicated Customer Service with mobile phone, available 24 hours for urgent needs
No agency fees
Immediate confirmation: The booking confirmation (with all details and voucher) will be sent via email within 24 hours

At the scheduled time, a car with a driver will be at your disposal at the hotel entrance to take you to meet the guide. The private tour offers a flexible itinerary, adaptable to your needs and preferences. Our expert and passionate guides will ensure an engaging and memorable experience. The visit can last 3 hours inside the Vatican Museums, or include the Basilica of St. Peter, the main place of worship in Christianity, which houses masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “Pietà.”

Suggested Tour Itinerary (to be refined with the guide based on your needs and available time)

Vatican Museums

• Belvedere Palace: the first masterpieces of Greek and Roman art, highly appreciated by Michelangelo and his contemporaries.
• Gallery of Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps: each with its own artistic peculiarities.
• Sistine Chapel: one of the greatest masterpieces of world art, with Michelangelo’s frescoes of Genesis and the Last Judgment, restored to their original splendor by recent restorations.
• Rooms of Julius II: beautifully decorated rooms by Raphael and his assistants.
• Vatican Picture Gallery: masterpieces by artists such as Giotto, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Titian.

You can end the tour by passing through the incredible Vatican Library, which houses the most precious and unique gifts received by the Popes over the centuries.
Alternatively, after visiting the Sistine Chapel, visit the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica, which contains some of the world’s most famous works of art, including Michelangelo’s “Pietà.”

Post-Tour Recommendations

We recommend, after the tour, a lunch break to enjoy typical Italian cuisine and reflect on the wonders you have just seen.
Then, you can continue your visit to Rome on foot, exploring:

• Castel Sant’Angelo – An imposing fortress on the banks of the Tiber.
• Via dei Coronari – The street of antique dealers, perfect for a picturesque stroll.
• Pantheon – One of Rome’s most iconic monuments, reachable by crossing the Tiber.

Additional Information

If you are a group of pilgrims, contact us for a special quote reserved for you.

Included in the price

• Hotel pick up
• 3-hour Italian-speaking guide
• Museum reservation without waiting in line
• Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
• Customized itinerary
• Taxes

Not included in the price

• Anything not mentioned in “Included in the price”

NOTE

Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with hotel pick up – Important

Entry is prohibited in shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless tops – Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended during visits.
This tour is available for guests with wheelchairs or reduced mobility with a dedicated route.
Children up to 2 years free, discount available for children aged 3 to 18, upon request.
The tour is also available in French, English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese