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Vatican Museums the Mask Cabinet and Sistine Chapel Private Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

If you want to be among those few priviledged visitors, do not hesitate to check out our “Tours of the Vatican with Restricted Areas” and discover how to visit the Vatican with a Private Guide, entering most of the restricted areas of the Museums! Experience a personal tour of the Vatican's collection with your own Vatican private, licensed guide at your side. Described as one of the best experiences in Rome, this tour takes you on a journey of discovery. The Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums' mind-blowing collection await you, the Bernini’s stunning sculptures, the Raphael Rooms’ unforgettable frescoes, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the hauntingly lifelike statues of the Gallery of the Candelabra. The Cabinet of the Masks is one of the Vatican Secret Rooms and not visitable on a normal entry or tour of the Vatican museums.The Room of the Masks, is a small square room that's named for the tiny mosaic tiles in the floor, which came from Emperor Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli.

What's Included

  • "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums
  • Entrance in the Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

What To Expect

Vatican City

The Vatican City boasts countless great museums, with extensive art collections attracting thousands of visitors everyday. Inside these galleries we can admire classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance art. Inside the Vatican Museums a vast number of art pieces and amazing architectures can be admired, belonging to different persiods, cultures and countries from all over the world. One of the biggest exhibition spaces inside the Vatican is the Pio-Clementine Museum, built in the 18th century as ordered by Pope Julius II to host countless Ancient Greek and Roman collections belonging to the Papacy. Among these priceless pieces lies an uncompared Renaissance architecture, commissioned by the same Pope Julius II at the start of the 16th century to link the Belvedere Palace of Pope Innocent VIII to the city of Rome. The Niccoline Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. It is especially notable for its fresco paintings by Fra Angelico and his assistants, who may have executed much of the actual work. The name is derived from its patron, Pope Nicholas V, who had it built for use as his private chapel. The chapel is located in the Tower of Innocent III, in the most ancient part of the Apostolic Palace. The walls were decorated by Fra Angelico with images of two of the earliest Christian martyrs; the upper level has Episodes from the Life of St. Stephen, and the lower one Scenes from the life of St. Laurence. The vault is painted blue, decorated with stars, and features figures of the Four Evangelists in the corners. The pilasters are decorated with the eight Doctors of the Church. This tour also includes another "hidden" Museum: the Cabinet of the Masks which offers a unique experience to our clients. You will you see the highlights of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an engaging and knowledgeable private guide: the cherry on the cake will be the exclusive visit to the Cabinet of the Masks. This area is part of the Museums, but is usually closed to the general public. This constitutes an exclusive area of the galleries, whose name comes from the beautiful Roman mosaics depicting masks that adorn its floor. Your tour will continue with the gem of the Vatican, Michelangelo’s masterpiece Sistine Chapel. Only visitors who has been granted a special access have the privilege to walk this precious staircase. If you want to be among those few priviledged visitors, do not hesitate to check out our “Tours of the Vatican with Restricted Areas” and discover how to visit the Vatican with a Private Guide, entering most of the restricted areas of the Museums!
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3 hours • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums.Entrance in the Gallery of the Candelabra.Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur.Entrance in the Gallery of the Tapestries.Entrance in the Sistine Chapel.Entrance in the Gallery of the Geographical Maps.Entrance in the Raphael’s Rooms.Entrance in the Cabinet of Masks (Hidden Vatican).Educational professional guide authorised by Vatican City State. The following is NOT included: Gratuities (optional).Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums
  • Entrance in the Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Entrance in the Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Entrance in the Sistine Chapel
  • Entrance in the Gallery of the Geographical Maps
  • Entrance in the Raphael’s Rooms
  • Entrance in the Cabinet of Masks (Hidden Vatican)
  • Educational professional guide authorised by Vatican City State
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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