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Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

4.9 Excellent 196 reviews
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2h–3h
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English
Free cancellation Private tour Skip the line Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private guide who tailors the Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's to your family, with skip the line entry and a pace set by the children rather than the group. Admission to all three is included at €150 per person, transport and tips are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible, and a cheaper shared group version exists.

From the guide

Private entry at the Vatican is always a special experience. Even our seasoned guides who have seen it countless times appreciate the opportunity to admire art in this setting. You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican oversees over 6 million visitors each year, so entering alone can soon prove to be an overwhelming and painful ordeal.
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We recommend reserving this private tour with us to customize your experience for you and you family. We promise that this family/child-friendly setting will satisfy ever member of your group (our guides are known to keep the little ones intrigued!) Should we also mention Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?? This beautiful masterpiece needs no introduction.

No line = no stress! (not to mention that you get to steer clear of the sun and unbearable heat during the summer months!)
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We offer two time slots for this private tour experience (morning or afternoon). Have your pick!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

English - Private Vatican Tour

from €150 / person
Guide: English

-: Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica

Exclusive Private Vatican Tour

from €350 / person
Guide: English

Includes:: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

What this option includes

English Tour

Private Tour

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 11 start times between 08:00 and 15:30
Available year-round

This tour runs every day except Sun, with 11 start times between 08:00 and 15:30 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
A tour guide highly reviewed on Tripadvisor
Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica

What's Not Included

Private transportation
Gratuities

Itinerary

Borgo Stop 1
You will meet your tour guide at our office, which is located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. It is an area filled with charming local shops and vendors.
25 min
Vatican Museums Stop 2
After meeting your guide, you will head directly to the Vatican Museum through a special group entrance route and bypassing the enormous lines that are guaranteed to be present all year round. This is a 2.5 to 3 hour journey through one of the most amazing museums of the world. Learn about Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries, and interesting anecdotes about the artists and their times.
45 min
Admission included
Stanze di Raffaello Stop 3
This part of the museum, containing four stanze (Italian for rooms) features frescos by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. The famous “School of Athens” is displayed here. Portraits of history’s greatest thinkers, such as Aristotle, Plato, and Raphael himself, can also be gleamed.
15 min
Admission included
Sistine Chapel Stop 4
Enter in the beautiful Sistine Chapel, where you will witness the work of the the celebrated artist, Michaelangelo. Prepared to be dazzled as you look up to admire the frescoed ceilings that have stood the test of time, like the Last Judgement.
35 min
Admission included
St. Peter's Basilica Stop 5
Upon completion of the museum areas, you will discover how the smallest state in the world functions in its own right. Finally, a special door connecting the museums to the Basilica will bring you inside the church of S.Peters! Unlike other tourists who line up for normal entrance, you will be able to get access without the fuss of passing through security once again.
30 min
St. Peter's Square Stop 6
Goodbye! Got any questions about Rome or the Vatican? Raise your questions here. Your guide provide tips of your stay in the eternal city as the tour concludes.
15 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

The meeting point is located in Borgo Pio, very close to St. Peter's square. The exact address is Via Plauto 17/A. Please check your booking and confirm your chosen time. Be sure to arrive at the office earlier than the start time (9 AM)

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 150 / person