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Highlights
- Experience an exclusive Vatican Museums Private Tour with your own dedicated guide.
- Bypass ticketing queues and visit key attractions including the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, Braccio Nuovo, and more.
- Tailor your tour to suit personal interests such as art, history, architecture, or lesser-known sites.
- Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a reserved exit passage, avoiding lengthy public lines.
- Opt for an enhanced experience with the Guided Basilica option to explore its renowned masterpieces.
Your Experience
Experience the Vatican in your own style with this private tour featuring an expert guide, personalized itinerary, and exclusive access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Getting started
Gather at the meeting point near the Vatican Museums entrance where you'll meet your guide. After a brief security check, bypass ticket lines for direct entry with your private group.
Vatican Museums
Dive into one of the world's most extensive art collections guided by an expert who tailors insights to match your interests.
Sistine Chapel
Before entering, enjoy a quiet moment under Michelangelo’s masterpiece with guidance from your private guide. Inside, reflect in tranquility before proceeding.
- Customizable highlights: Discover often-overlooked areas like the Borgia Apartments or Braccio Nuovo as your guide crafts an itinerary around you.
St. Peter’s Basilica
A special access corridor leads from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica, where you can explore at your leisure or opt for a guided tour upgrade.
- Guided Basilica upgrade: Opt for an detailed exploration of Michelangelo’s Pietà , Bernini’s Baldachin, and the stunning dome with expert commentary.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access
- Reserved Entry and Private Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica (optional based on selection)
- Expert Guide speaking English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian (based on selected option)
- Headsets
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring a photo ID and mobile voucher for entry; ensure you arrive at your selected time to meet your guide.
- A strict dress code applies: knees and shoulders must be covered. Please adhere to this requirement.
- Maintain silence on mobile phones within the Museums, Chapel, and Basilica premises.
- While wheelchair users cannot access all areas of the tour, free wheelchairs are available at the Vatican Museums for those with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) along with a companion if needed.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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