Overview
Explore the wonders of Vatican City on this exclusive private tour, offering a guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with special access to the Holy Door. With skip-the-line privileges, bypass long queues and dive straight into the Vatican’s artistic and historical treasures.
Your journey begins in the Vatican Museums, where your expert guide will lead you through the most renowned galleries, unveiling masterpieces from ancient sculptures to Renaissance frescoes.
Next, step into the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, two of the most celebrated works in art history.
Conclude with special access to the Holy Door, a sacred threshold opened only during Jubilee Years. This marks the end of the guided portion, but you may independently explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line to the Vatican Museums
- Access St. Peter's Basilica from the Holy Door
- Bypass the queues & maximize your time exploring with pre-reserved tickets
- Headsets to hear the guide better (from 6 & more participants)
- Expert Private Guide: Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through Vatican City
- Transfer services
- Gratuities
- Dome access is not included. Tickets (€10 per person) can be purchased inside St. Peter’s Basilica.
Meeting Location
Via Vittor Pisani
00136 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
End Point: The tour concludes at St. Peter's Square.Transportation:Public Transportation: The closest metro station is Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani (Line A). This station offers convenient connections to other parts of Rome. Taxi: Taxis are readily available near St. Peter's Square.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums & Basilica
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- In the rare case of basilica closure your expert guide will curate an alternative itinerary within the Vatican to ensure a memorable experience
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
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Activity code: C-470823P4
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- Skip-the-line to the Vatican Museums.
- Access St. Peter's Basilica from the Holy Door.
- Bypass the queues & maximize your time exploring with pre-reserved tickets.
- Headsets to hear the guide better (from 6 & more participants).
- Expert Private Guide: Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through Vatican City.
- Transfer services.
- Gratuities.
- Dome access is not included. Tickets (€10 per person) can be purchased inside St. Peter’s Basilica.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Historical Tour of Vatican is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line to the Vatican Museums
- Access St. Peter's Basilica from the Holy Door
- Bypass the queues & maximize your time exploring with pre-reserved tickets
- Headsets to hear the guide better (from 6 & more participants)
- Expert Private Guide: Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through Vatican City
- Transfer services
- Gratuities
- Dome access is not included. Tickets (€10 per person) can be purchased inside St. Peter’s Basilica.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums & Basilica
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- In the rare case of basilica closure your expert guide will curate an alternative itinerary within the Vatican to ensure a memorable experience
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
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