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Michelangelo's frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling
A long sculpture gallery in the Vatican Museums under a gilded vault
The dome and facade of St Peter's Basilica under a blue sky
The facade of St Peter's Basilica from St Peter's Square
An ornate frescoed gallery ceiling above classical sculpture

Private tour

Vatican Private Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

The Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, with an art historian reserved for your clients alone.

Duration
3 to 3.5 hours
Format
Private
Group size
Up to 20 guests
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian

Overview

A private visit with a licensed art historian guide, reserved for your clients alone: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, finishing inside the basilica.

Departures run daily, with a flexible start time arranged at booking. The route below is a suggestion and can be fully tailored to your clients' interests.

Suggested route

  1. Vatican Museums, with priority entry
  2. Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Tapestries
  3. Raphael Rooms, including The School of Athens
  4. Sistine Chapel
  5. St Peter's Basilica, with direct entry: Michelangelo's dome, Bernini's baldacchino and the Pietà
  6. Bernini's Colonnade and St Peter's Square

Fully customisable.

What's included

  • Licensed private art historian guide
  • Priority entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Direct entry into St Peter's Basilica
  • Entry tickets included

Not included

  • The dome climb, the Vatican Gardens and the Necropolis, which can be added separately

What to expect

  • A guided walk through the Museums and the Sistine Chapel, ending inside St Peter's Basilica.
  • Close to 7 km of galleries, with some stairs.
  • Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Museums and the Basilica, without exception.

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs.
  • Substantial walking: close to 7 km, with some stairs.

Meeting point and transport

  • Hotel pickup on request.
  • Or meet the guide near the Vatican Museums entrance on Viale Vaticano.

Cancellation

  • Cancellation terms for agency bookings: to be evaluated on request.

Questions advisors ask

Is the tour private?
Yes. The art historian guide is reserved for your clients alone.
How long does it take?
About 3 to 3.5 hours, covering the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
Are entry tickets included?
Yes. Entry tickets for the sites visited are included.
Do guests have direct access to St Peter's?
Yes. The guide takes the group in directly, avoiding the general security queue.
Is there a dress code?
Yes. Shoulders and knees must be covered for the Museums and St Peter's, without exception.
How much walking is involved?
A good deal: close to 7 km of galleries, with some stairs.

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