- Vatican Museums - With the luxury of our truly small group size of 6 people max, or in the personalized intimacy of your very own private group, you will be guaranteed to get the very most out of your Vatican experience. This way you can easily navigate through the countless masterpieces with an expert guide, ask all the questions you wish, and have the guarantee of a personalized experience. We trust this makes ALL the difference!
Walk through the heavily decorated Gallery of the Candelabras and enjoy the trompe l’oeil in the Gallery of the Tapestries. After you learn about the impressive Gallery of the Maps, continue to the exquisite Raphael Rooms. With your professional expert tour guide, you will be sure to see all the highlights as well as hidden gems! You will not only learn the fantastic history of the powerful Popes but will also delight in the bits of gossip and other little-known stories about life in Vatican City.
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Stanze di Raffaello - The Papal art collection at its best in the Raphael Rooms
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Sistine Chapel - Enjoy a thorough explanation of the incredible masterpiece that is the Sistine Chapel and learn all about it from your professional expert guide before you actually enter the chapel. As it is a holy place, it is strictly forbidden to speak inside. That is why we guarantee you will learn all about it before you enter. Then, once inside, you will have time to take it all in and admire the breathtaking beauty of this world famous site in contemplative silence.
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St. Peter’s Basilica - Your comprehensive Vatican tour concludes with VIP entrance directly into St. Peter’s Basilica without standing in the long lines. Walking through the Basilica, you will learn all about the secrets of the magnificent and ornate decorations, sculptures, altars and chapels. Visit Michelangelo’s Pieta and walk down the main nave to admire the dome he designed that sits on top of the largest Catholic church in the world.
- Skip long ticket queues
- Private tour option available
- Early access to the Vatican Museums
- Safe, semi-private group tour (max 6 people)
- Guidance from a professional local expert
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Gain an exclusive early admission to the Vatican Museums and marvel at the endless artworks and stunning courtyards an hour before the general public. Experience serenity, away from the large crowds, as part of a tiny group limited to just six people or your private crew. The Vatican Museums, a crucial stop on everyone’s Rome tour, fills up rapidly. This tour secures not just early admission but also the personalised and intimate ambience that only our limited group size, or your private group, can provide. We hold a firm belief that an intimate experience elevates your entire visit! Led by your knowledgeable local guide, explore the expansive Museums, featuring the most notable selections of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and the extraordinary Sistine Chapel. Wrap up your visit at the awe-inspiring Saint Peter’s Basilica.
- Occasionally the Basilica may be closed due to last minute private events outside of the tour operators control and often without notice. In these uncommon circumstances the tour will operate as usual and the time spent inside the basilica will be made up elsewhere on the tour. No refunds will be granted in the event the Basilica is closed
- Starting in 2024, the Vatican Museums will discontinue early access for ALL tour providers, instead opening to the public at 8AM. This tour will then be offered as a first entrance experience, which we recommend for a less crowded, more personalized, and fully guided experience.
- Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
- Please note St Peter’s Basilica is closed on most Wednesday’s. If you book during a day in which the Basilica is closed, your tour of the Vatican Museums will be extended to compensate the closure
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
