Private Sistine Chapel & Vatican Highlights Tour with Fast Access
Private Sistine Chapel & Vatican Highlights Tour with Fast Access
You have two optional start time options on this 3-hour private – 9.00 am or 2.00 pm. and as it is a private tour you gain access to parts of the Vatican not on the usual tour itinerary. You can go at your own pace and with skip-the-line access bypass the crowds an get to see so much more of this magnificent place.
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Vatican Museums
Some of the Vatican’s most precious treasures are on display in the Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Maps that has the largest collection of Renaissance Maps in the World. The Sobeisky Rooms holds the largest canvas to be displayed in the Vatican Museums and the Immaculate Conception Rooms has some of the most wonderful frescoes. Nothing can compare however with the wonderful works of art by Raphael displayed in the rooms he painted for Pope Julius II. Here is the famous Parnassus ad School of Athens.
1 hourSistine Chapel
Then it is on to the Sistine Chapel. Before you enter your guide will explain the history of this famous chapel, still in use today to host the conclave for the election of a new Pope, and tell you about the famous frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli and their Renaissance contemporaries.
1 hourLa Pieta
The tour end in Saint Peter’s Square; see the Pope’s Palace, gaze upon Bernini’s statues that surround this magnificent square and perhaps take a photo of the uniquely attired Vatican Swiss Guard.
10 minutesSt. Peter's Basilica
The sheer scale of this magnificent building is breathtaking and there is so much to see. Try to count the numerous monuments to Saints and past Popes and don’t forget to see Bernini’s altarpiece the Baldacchino.
20 minutesSt. Peter's Square
The tour end in Saint Peter’s Square; see the Pope’s Palace, gaze upon Bernini’s statues that surround this magnificent square and perhaps take a photo of the uniquely attired Vatican Swiss Guard.
30 minutesIncluded
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Private tour
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - La Pieta
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Square
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Not Included
- Gratuities
- drop-off Hotel
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.