Early Bird Private Vatican Tour
Overview
Step into the heart of the Vatican & uncover its artistic & spiritual wonders on a private guided tour. From Michelangelo’s breathtaking masterpieces to the Vatican’s hidden gems, this is a journey you’ll never forget.
Vatican Museums: step in the Gallery of the Candelabra, Tapestries & Maps, each showcasing Renaissance artistry & historical significance.
Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s Genius Unveiled, stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam, where the touch of God & man symbolizes divine inspiration.
Admire the Last Judgment on the altar wall, a dramatic depiction of salvation & damnation that took Michelangelo 4 years to complete. Your guide will reveal the secrets behind Michelangelo’s techniques, and the hidden messages in his work.
Enter St.Peter's Basilica & marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, a marble sculpture carved at just 24. Gaze up at the magnificent dome, designed by Michelangelo and explore Bernini’s Baldachin .
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What's Included
- Private tour
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only if option selected)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional guide for 3 hours
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Via Vespasiano
00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
What To Expect
Vatican City (Pass By)
Vatican Museums
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, not recommended for customers with limited mobility.
- Personal photography is allowed during this tour, except in the Sistine Chapel.
- Please be on time in order to enter the Vatican Museums at the time booked and avoid losing the tour.
- Please note: a limited number of infant seats available, please inform us how many you need.
- Please note: in some areas of the Vatican the stroller must be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions.
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
- Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
- No shorts above the knees, no sleeveless t-shirts are permitted, no big backpacks are allowed, no big umbrellas are permitted, no pointed objects are allowed.
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Activity code: C-21175P48
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
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- Private tour.
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only if option selected).
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Professional guide for 3 hours.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Early Bird Private Vatican Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Early Bird Private Vatican Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private tour
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only if option selected)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional guide for 3 hours
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, not recommended for customers with limited mobility.
- Personal photography is allowed during this tour, except in the Sistine Chapel.
- Please be on time in order to enter the Vatican Museums at the time booked and avoid losing the tour.
- Please note: a limited number of infant seats available, please inform us how many you need.
- Please note: in some areas of the Vatican the stroller must be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions.
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
- Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
- No shorts above the knees, no sleeveless t-shirts are permitted, no big backpacks are allowed, no big umbrellas are permitted, no pointed objects are allowed.
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