A private tour full allowing you to experience the most famous Chapel in the world as you never did before. The Vatican Museum attracts over six million visitors a year. Beat the rush on this VIP private tour, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets. Jump to the front of the queue and get on-the-spot access to world-renowned galleries, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, plus an in-depth orientation from your guide.
Via Plauto 17 (Google Map), near St. Peter’s Square
Please check your booking for the start time of the Vatican ENGLISH tour. Arrive 20 minutes before at the meeting point ( Via Plauto 17A ) for check-in. Thank you !
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.
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!)
Tour starts at 9:00 AM
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. Your guide will begin by sharing some background on the Sistine Chapel.
After meeting your guide, you make your way to the Vatican Museum through a special group entrance route and bypassing the enormous lines that are guaranteed to be present all year round.
Upon entering, we’ll spend some time being guided through the renaissance artworks collected here.
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.
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.
Our visit culminates in one of the most famous places in the world. The stairs and passages of the Vatican will lead you to the Capella Sistine, a monumental chapel which also serves as the Papal conclave where new popes are elected.
Within these beautiful walls, you will witness the work of the the celebrated artist, Michaelangelo. The chapel also houses world-renowned artworks such as the Delivery of the Keys, Creation of Adam, and the Last Judgement. Be prepared to be dazzled as you look up to admire the frescoed ceilings that have stood the test of time.
Note: The Sistine Chapel requires all visitors to follow a dress code. 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. Visitors are also required to observe silence (explanation will be given prior to entry). Cameras will be restricted in the chapel.
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.
Once out of the Vatican, we’ll stop back at the pick up point for goodbyes.
Got any questions about Rome or the Vatican? Raise your questions here. If you need any restaurant tips or anything else concerning your visit to Rome, your guides can provide some insights for your stay in the eternal city as the tour concludes.
