Why choose this Rome tour ?

Discover the secrets of the Roman Catholic Church and the Vatican on a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an Expert Guide. Optional: private car transfers.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.

3-hour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Enjoy a private tour of the rich collections of the Vatican Museums and see the famous Sistine Chapel.

4,5-hour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the rich collections of the Vatican Museums and experience the breathtaking beauty of Sistine Chapel with a dedicated Private Guide who will reveal the history and mysteries of the Vatican. Book now to secure your tickets as the museum often sold out weeks in advance.



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What makes Secrets of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour a unique experience ?

Meet your guide in front of the Tmark Hotel Vaticano (next to the stairs), Viale Vaticano, 99, 00165 Roma RM, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point.

Our Expert Guide will show you the highlights and hidden treasures of the museum’s enormous collection that varies from ancient Roman and Egyptian artifacts, religious objects, and art masterpieces. Established by Pope Julius II during the sixteenth century, this museum complex is one of the largest cultural institutions in the world with over 20,000 objects to explore.

Highlights include the famous painting of ’The School of Athens’ by Raphael Santi, which depicts philosophers Plato and Aristotle, as well as the works of Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci Titan and other great masters displayed in the Vatican Pinacotheca.

Of course, you cannot miss the Vatican’s most famous room: the Sistine Chapel, which features Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ and ‘The Creation of Adam’. It is something that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime, so book now to not be disappointed!

The Eternal City is huge and crowded, so private car transfers will save you a lot of time and effort.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that all sales are final and non refundable.The Vatican Museums are usually sold out well in advance, so it’s best to book this tour earlier to avoid disappointment.
  • The pre-booked entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapels are reserved for a specific time slot, so it’s important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You can save time by skipping the line at the ticket office, but there may be a line to exchange the voucher and undergo security checks.
  • Live commentary inside the Sistine Chapel is prohibited. Please dress and act appropriately.
  • The 4,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
  • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
  • For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
  • Headsets/whispers will be provided for groups larger than 10 people.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • 4,5h: 3h itinerary + Transfers
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    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITRO021
    Pickup included
  • 3h:VaticanMuseum+SistineChapel
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    Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy a private tour of the rich collections of the Vatican Museums and see the famous Sistine Chapel.
    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITRO021

Secrets of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Private tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (itinerary depends on the option selected)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking
  • Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5-hour option only)
  • Pre-booked tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel

Not Included

  • Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3-hour option only)

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Special Instructions:

    Information for the customer (Know before you go)

    – Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
    – Please note that all sales are final and non refundable.The Vatican Museums are usually sold out well in advance, so it’s best to book this tour earlier to avoid disappointment.
    – The pre-booked entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapels are reserved for a specific time slot, so it’s important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You can save time by skipping the line at the ticket office, but there may be a line to exchange the voucher and undergo security checks.
    – Live commentary inside the Sistine Chapel is prohibited. Please dress and act appropriately.
    – The 4,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
    – We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
    – For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
    – Headsets/whispers will be provided for groups larger than 10 people.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel – Italy City Tour.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.