A private tour with an official licensed Vatican guide that lets you set the pace and the priorities, from the Museums and the Sistine Chapel to St Peter's when it is open, with a Basilica only version too. Priority tickets are included at €325 per person, dome and necropolis are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible.
This tour is for those who want to explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at their own pace. Whether you are looking for something specific or just want to see the highlights, this private excursion lets you choose what you see.
The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, the Vatican Museums make up an impressive assemblage.
The Sistine Chapel is an impressive sanctuary boasts works by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo.
Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included. In this case there will be an extended tour of the Vatican museums.
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 08:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30. Scheduled through November 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.
MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and your guide will meet you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Vatican.
You will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica if it is open. You will then exit into St.Peter's Square (If the Basilica is not open you will exit at the Vatican museums entrance)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |