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Private Vatican Highlights Tour - Skip The Line

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3h
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Private tour Skip the line Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private guide for up to four people through the Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's, priced per group rather than per head at €800 per group/vehicle, which is what makes it cheap for a family. Entrance fees are paid to the guide on the day and are not in the price, nor are headsets. If the Basilica closes, the tour ends in the chapel.

From the guide

We are proud to offer the least expensive Private Vatican Highlights Tour available! You will visit all of the must sees of the

Vatican Museums,

Sistine Chapel and

St. Peter's Basilica on this 3 hour tour. Book with us and we assure you of "great fist class service with an exciting guide" who you can understand your needs.

As this is truly a one-of-a-lifetime experience, its best to have a

Private Vatican Tour so that you are not being rushed by a group tour and so that you can explore at your own pace.

With more then 2000 years of Art, History and Religion, there is no better way to explore the Vatican than with our professional English speaking private guides.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 09:00, 13:30, 14:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 09:00, 13:30, 14:00. Scheduled through December 2027. 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

Professional guide
Private tour
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Local taxes

What's Not Included

Entrance fees - Payable directly to the guide on the day of the tour.
Combined Vatican Museums + St. Peter's Basilica entrance fee
Free - Under 6 years
Radio Headsets - Compulsory after 5 people (rental fee of €3/person)
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Vatican Museums Stop 1
We first visit the largest collection in the world, the Vatican Museums. In these museums we will see the Gallery of the Maps, Tapestries, Old Papal Apartments and the Rooms of Raffaele.
1h 40m
Sistine Chapel Stop 2
Once in the Sistine Chapel we get to enjoy the fruit of Michelangelo's intensive labor. Mainly the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling, and the 'Last Judgement' on the alter wall.
20 min
St. Peter's Basilica Stop 3
Once in the Basilica we will get the chance to see the tombs of past Pope's, Michelangelo's Pieta, the central alter and baldachino designed by the famous architect Bramante. No visit to the Basilica would be complete without looking into the awe-inspiring dome, also built by Michelangelo.
45 min
St. Peter's Square Stop 4
The tour will finish looking over St Peter's Square with a full explanation of the piazza, the special markings throughout it, and the saints and martyrs looking over it.
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The tour meets at the bottom of the stairs located on Via Tunisi. These stairs are directly across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The meeting point is at the bottom of the stairs, look for your guide holding a sign with your name, and/or a sign with Maximus Tours.

End point

The tour will end at St. Peter's Basilica.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • St Peter's Basilica is a holy place of worship and it is not subject to the rules of the Vatican Museums. The Basilica can often close with little or no notice due to religious events and in this case the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel.
  • All youth / students aged 18-25 years must present a valid photo student ID and document with date of birth. Students below the age of 18 will only be asked to show proof of age. If you do not arrive with the proper documents, the Vatican will not honour the reservation and a new full price ticket must be purchased.
  • 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
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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