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- Per booking
- Up to 6 people
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
About this tour
Start your day at 7:30 am with an early access to the Vatican Museums and enjoy a truly intimate experience with a maximum of 6 guests. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to maximize their time in Rome by exploring the Vatican’s most treasured sites.
You’ll discover remarkable masterpieces including the stunning Pine Cone Court-yard, the Map Gallery, the Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Statues, as well as the world-famous Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes of the Last Judgement and the overwhelming ceiling with the Creation of Adam. Your journey ends in the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica where you will see Michelangelo's Pietà,the baroque bronze Canopy by Bernini and many Popes monumental tombs.
With just 6 guests per tour, you’ll receive personalized attention and have plenty of time to fully appreciate each masterpiece. This exclusive early access tour sells out quickly—book now to secure your spot and enjoy the Vatican in a unique and unforgettable way!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
The supplier hasn’t ticked Viator’s accessibility boxes for this tour, but describes wheelchair access in their own words below.
Limits the supplier notes
- Stairs or steps
The supplier asks you to tell them your needs when you book.
“This semi-private tour may present challenges for guests requiring wheelchair access, due to steps and certain areas without full accessibility. For a completely accessible experience with suitable routes, we recommend booking a private tour instead. If you believe you qualify for free admission to the Vatican due to a disability, please notify our team ahead of time.”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Our Semi Private Vatican Tour is almost a private tour with only 8 to 10 people touring the Vatican Museums. Our aim is to show you the highlights of one of the largest museums of the world. The semi- Private Vatican Museums tour with skip the line tickets will be lead by a friendly and professional licensed guide is taking you along the gallery of the Candlestick, Tapestry and Maps and to the awesome Raphael’s Rooms once the private apartment of the Pope Julius the II. While in the Museums you cannot miss the Apartment of the Borgia Pope painted by Pinturicchio and his school.(1 hr 30 min)
- 2
Gallery after another Gallery you will reach the Sistine Chapel, with the frescoes of the Creation of the World with stories of the Genesis and and the Last Judgment. Michelangelo spent in total 9 years inside the Sistine Chapel. You will have some free time inside to admire Michelangelo’s frescoes their beauty will take your breath away!(30 min)
- 3
Finish your visit with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica(30 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware that modest dress code is required for all religious sites. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees to gain entry. Sleeveless tops, short skirts or dresses, and similar attire are not allowed.
- Occasionally, entry to the Sistine Chapel may be delayed or restricted due to religious ceremonies. In these cases, your guide will adjust the itinerary to spend more time exploring the museum galleries until access is restored.
- For liturgical reasons, St. Peter’s Basilica might be temporarily closed to visitors. If this occurs, your guide will focus on other sections of the Vatican Museums to ensure a full and enriching experience.
- Photography inside the Sistine Chapel is strictly prohibited.
- The Sistine Chapel is a sacred space where silence is required. Your guide will provide all commentary before entering so you can fully absorb its significance in quiet.
- Large backpacks are not permitted inside the Vatican Museums and must be left behind or checked elsewhere.
- This semi-private tour may present challenges for guests requiring wheelchair access, due to steps and certain areas without full accessibility. For a completely accessible experience with suitable routes, we recommend booking a private tour instead.
Included
- Skip the line tickets to skip the long lines
- Professional guide for all 3 attractions
- Headset
- Group up to 6 people
Not included
- Tips for the Guide
- Meals
- Transportation
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Rome
- Meeting point
- Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr, Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office
- Contact
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