private tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
Enjoy the best of the Vatican collections with your private guide. Skip the line with the ticket included. The private tour is customized to meet your special needs. With your tourist guide you will have the best experience, visit the masterpieces of Renaissance art and modern art. The itinerary will include the highlights of the Vatican museums, the gallery of the Pinacoteca the Pio-Clementine museum which is the first courtyard to be filled with ancient statues, the Museum of carriages, cars used by various popes over the years. The last stop, but no less important, is St. Peter's Basilica. Admire the immortal beauty of the "Pietà" by Michelangelo, who was only 23 when he sculpted it. Your guide will illuminate you with the history of the most important Catholic church in the world starting from the story of the apostle Peter, the first pope, to date.
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Skip-the-line ticket
- Guide in person who speaks your language
Meeting Location
Via Mocenigo
0019Roma 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
After bringing you to St. Peter's Basilica, the guide will leave you. You will be able to enjoy the wonderful Basilica of San Pietro according to your times and in complete freedom.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
- Large bags, suitcases, trolleys, scissors, knives, large umbrellas are not allowed but can be stored in the wardrobe
- Children under 18 must have a valid document showing their date of birth
- During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued regarding this.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- skip-the-line ticket.
- guide in person who speaks your language.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the private tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for private tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica 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
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Skip-the-line ticket
- Guide in person who speaks your language
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
- large bags, suitcases, trolleys, scissors, knives, large umbrellas are not allowed but can be stored in the wardrobe
- children under 18 must have a valid document showing their date of birth
- During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued regarding this.
