From €360 per person
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4.9 / 5 from 28 reviews on Viator
- Per booking
- Up to 10 people
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 28 reviews
About this tour
Discover the Vatican your way on a 3-hour private tour with an expert guide and fast-track entrance – no other participants, and an itinerary tailored to your interests. Choose ONE of two options: the St. Peter's Basilica option continues from the Sistine Chapel straight into the Basilica (the Raphael Rooms are not included), while the Raphael Rooms option dedicates more time inside the Museums to Raphael's masterpieces (St. Peter's Basilica is not included). Every detail is taken care of, so you can simply enjoy the art, history and stories of one of the world's greatest treasures.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Stroller accessible
The supplier asks you to tell them your needs when you book.
“Visitors holding a disability card with more than 75% are entitled to free entrance and do not need to purchase a ticket. Wheelchairs and mobility aids are never permitted through the passage from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica, due to Vatican security regulations. For travelers using wheelchairs or mobility aids, we recommend the Raphael Rooms option (without Basilica), which allows your guide to follow the accessible route inside the Museums. Please contact us before booking so we can organize your visit in the best way.”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet your private guide and enjoy a stress-free, skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums. Your expert guide will show and explain the highlights of the Museums, such as the Pio-Clementino Museum, the Pinecone Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps.(1 hr 30 min)
- 2
Discover the Cortile della Pigna, a striking open-air courtyard named after its monumental bronze pinecone.(pass by)
- 3
Discover the Vatican Pinacoteca, home to an extraordinary collection of paintings by masters such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Please note that this section is not always included in the tour, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.(pass by)
- 4
Discover the Pio Clementino Museum, home to the celebrated Laocoön masterpiece, whose dramatic beauty is said to have inspired Michelangelo.(pass by)
- 5
Visit the Gregorian Etruscan Museum and explore a fascinating collection of artifacts that reveal the rich history and culture of the ancient Etruscan civilization. Please note that this section is not always included, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.(pass by)
- 6
Uncover the Gallery of Maps, a remarkable Vatican gallery decorated with richly detailed frescoed maps that celebrate the geography and beauty of Italy, along with other iconic sections such as the Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries.(pass by)
- 7
Raphael Rooms – ONLY if the Raphael Rooms option is selected. This option does NOT include St. Peter's Basilica. Admire the Raphael Rooms, a series of extraordinary frescoed chambers renowned for masterpieces such as The School of Athens, one of Raphael's most celebrated works.(pass by)
- 8
The Sistine Chapel is located at the very end of the Vatican Museums. Your Tour guide will take his time to explain the breathtaking frescoes painted by Michelangelo.(pass by)
- 9
St. Peter's Basilica – ONLY if the St. Peter's Basilica option is selected. This option does NOT include the Raphael Rooms. You will use a shortcut from the Sistine Chapel to enter St. Peter's Basilica, so you won't have to wait in line, and your guide will show you the masterpieces of the largest church in the world. Wheelchairs and mobility aids are not permitted through this passage.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is offered in two options: the St. Peter's Basilica option (Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica – the Raphael Rooms are NOT included) or the Raphael Rooms option (Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel – St. Peter's Basilica is NOT included). Please check your selected option carefully.
- Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
- Visitors holding a disability card with more than 75% are entitled to free entrance and do not need to purchase a ticket.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter during your visit.
- The tour involves climbing stairs. There is no elevator access in most areas of the Vatican Museums. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Strollers are allowed inside the Vatican Museums, though many areas have stairs and lifts are limited. In the St. Peter's Basilica option, strollers must be foldable and carried through the passage to the Basilica.
- Wheelchairs and mobility aids are never permitted through the passage from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica, due to Vatican security regulations. For travelers using wheelchairs or mobility aids, we recommend the Raphael Rooms option (without Basilica), which allows your guide to follow the accessible route inside the Museums. Please contact us before booking so we can organize your visit in the best way.
Included
- Guided visit of the Raphael Rooms (Raphael Rooms option only)
- Headsets ( Groups 6+ participants)
- Private Tour Guide
- Vatican Museums Fast-track entrance ticket
- Fast-track entrance to St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica option only)
- Sistine Chapel Fast-track entrance ticket
Not included
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- St. Peter's Basilica (Raphael Rooms option)
- Raphael Rooms (St. Peter's Basilica option)
- St. Peter's Dome / Cupola
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Rome
- Meeting point
- Please check in at our office located at Via Sebastiano Veniero 74. Look for the sign outside that reads "Inside Out Italy."
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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