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Private Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter's

4.9(195)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 195 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Europe Odyssey Tours di Rahul Raghavan & C.sas
Private Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter's

About this activity

**This tour will be conducted in English unless you request a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide when booking.**

Avoid the crowds, spend more time in the Sistine Chapel, and enjoy a truly special Vatican tour! Our private guide gets you into the Vatican Museums ahead of the line, where you’ll explore masterpieces like Raphael’s Transfiguration, the Belgian Tapestries, and Da Vinci’s St. Jerome. Admire the Papal Carriages and stand in awe of the Sistine Chapel before accessing St. Peter’s Basilica through an exclusive passage used by very few tours. You’ll descend the Scala Regia, pass by the Pope’s office and the Swiss Guards — a route rarely offered, making this experience truly unique!

What's included

  • ✓Ear phones are included for groups of 6 or more

Not included

  • ✕Private transportation
  • ✕Bottled water
  • ✕Wheelchair is not provided

Meeting and pickup

  • Get to 91, Viale Vaticano. Look across the street and you will see the guide standing by the bus stop along the Vatican walls with a placard of your surname on it.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour itinerary is 2.3 km long on hard marble. Hence wear comfortable sneakers or shoes with orthopedic inner soles.
  • The tour ends in front of the Basilica. You can spend more time inside the Basilica but you cannot go back to the Sistine Chapel nor the Museum.
  • Photography is permitted in most rooms but without flash. Photography inside the Sistine Chapel is prohibited.
  • There is a dress code for entry into the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You will be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • If it is raining carry umbrellas that are compact and can be folded and not ones that have sharp pokey end. The long one give by your hotels will have to be checked into the cloakroom of the museum and involves a 1 km walk to get it back again.
  • Do mention your preferred start time for the tour & we will accommodate it depending on the availability of the tickets & guides.
  • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is subject to availability and may be restricted or closed without prior notice due to religious ceremonies, papal events, or Vatican regulations. If access is unavailable, your guide will extend the tour within the Vatican Museums instead. No refunds or partial refunds will be provided.
  • Not recommended for clients who cannot climb and decend stairs

Cancellation policy

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

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