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

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Duration:2 hours to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Private entry at the Vatican is always a special experience. Even our seasoned guides who have seen it countless times appreciate the opportunity to admire art in this setting. You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican oversees over 6 million visitors each year, so entering alone can soon prove to be an overwhelming and painful ordeal.
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We recommend reserving this private tour with us to customize your experience for you and you family. We promise that this family/child-friendly setting will satisfy ever member of your group (our guides are known to keep the little ones intrigued!) Should we also mention Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?? This beautiful masterpiece needs no introduction.

No line = no stress! (not to mention that you get to steer clear of the sun and unbearable heat during the summer months!)
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We offer two time slots for this private tour experience (morning or afternoon). Have your pick!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Borgo
You will meet your tour guide at our office, which is located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. It is an area filled with charming local shops and vendors.
2. Vatican Museums
After meeting your guide, you will head directly to the Vatican Museum through a special group entrance route and bypassing the enormous lines that are guaranteed to be present all year round. This is a 2.5 to 3 hour journey through one of the most amazing museums of the world. Learn about Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries, and interesting anecdotes about the artists and their times.
3. Stanze di Raffaello
This part of the museum, containing four stanze (Italian for rooms) features frescos by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. The famous “School of Athens” is displayed here. Portraits of history’s greatest thinkers, such as Aristotle, Plato, and Raphael himself, can also be gleamed.
4. Sistine Chapel
Enter in the beautiful Sistine Chapel, where you will witness the work of the the celebrated artist, Michaelangelo. Prepared to be dazzled as you look up to admire the frescoed ceilings that have stood the test of time, like the Last Judgement.
5. St. Peter's Basilica
Upon completion of the museum areas, you will discover how the smallest state in the world functions in its own right. Finally, a special door connecting the museums to the Basilica will bring you inside the church of S.Peters! Unlike other tourists who line up for normal entrance, you will be able to get access without the fuss of passing through security once again.
6. St. Peter's Square
Goodbye! Got any questions about Rome or the Vatican? Raise your questions here. Your guide provide tips of your stay in the eternal city as the tour concludes.

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Posted By : Susan_H
We all were overwhelmed by the beauty and magnificence of this glorious treasure. Andrea,our guide, was the best! He was so knowledgeable about the Vatican Museum, Michaelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. I am the oldest in the family group and he made sure I was comfortable. He is a treasure as well! This tour was private and we did indeed "skip the line ".

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Posted On : 2024-06-30 01:28:19

Posted By : dianabW744PI
Excellent tour and the guide Carlo was so knowledgeable and nice. It showed us more than I could have ever imagined. So many rooms and the places that the pope actually goes to and stairs that dignitaries used also. So special!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 05:25:10

Posted By : Radichs
Interesting tour with our very nice and knowledgeable guide - Susanna. As our little group walked past horrendous queues for entry and saw enormous numbers in other tours, we were very pleased with our choice to select a private tour. Headsets are provided so we could easily hear our guide amongst the busyness of the museum hallways. Highlight was seeing and learning about St Peter’s basilica, where we continued to wander ourselves once the tour ended.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 12:30:01

Posted By : Julie_D
Barbara was outstanding! She was extremely knowledgeable about Rome and especially the Vatican. I certainly would take a tour with her as the tour guide again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 00:20:55

Posted By : B8326OVcharlotteh
Took the decision to book this trip and it was absolutely the right one - this visit made our holiday to Rome unforgettable. I went with my 12 and 13 yo daughters and all 3 of us were fully absorbed in the experience, and the fascinating information provided by our guide. All arrangements were clear, the meet-up was punctual and the tour excellently organised and managed from start to finish. Our guide managed to strike just the right balance between providing the history and facts behind the exhibits whilst leading and directing the group, and allowing the freedom to explore at leisure. We loved it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 03:56:02

Posted By : lukehalbur
Maria was a fantastic tour guide! She knew so much about the museum, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s and all the works of art within them. She made the whole experience more exciting since we knew what we were looking at and the history behind it! What a highlight of our trip to Rome! Highly recommend Maria— she was awesome!
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 07:36:53

Posted By : Sunshine26837684667
Our guide Giovanni was fantastic, my daughter and I did the tour of the Vatican and thoroughly enjoyed it would highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 03:58:12

Posted By : Lori_B
Enjoyed our day with Maria. She was amazing and some accommodating to my mother whom has some difficulties with walking and breathing. Her patience and knowledge ensured we saw “it all” and yet avoided crowds and numerous lines. We had an amazing experience that will last a lifetime,
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 10:16:42

Posted By : hilarysZ3343ML
Giovanni is an excellent guide, knowledgable and entertaining. He clearly loves Rome and the Vatican so of course we did too!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 05:24:16

Posted By : emilydH9876BH
Sooo glad we did this!! MUST DO if visiting Rome and touring the Vatican. Easy instructions on where to meet, very punctual and just made the whole thing seamless! 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 03:36:36