Why choose this Rome tour ?

On this private tour you will have the chance to visit the highlights of the Vatican city with a top rated local guide.

You will not be standing in the long entrance lines but instead use our preferential fast access. You will see all the important and famous artworks in the Vatican! Discover masterpieces of art from the papal collections on a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel. Marvel at art and antiquity by Michelangelo and others.

The Vatican City visit is a lifetime experience you’ wont’ forget.



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What makes Skip-the-line Private: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter a unique experience ?

The tour begins from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, where, after skipping the long line,  from Momo’s spiral staircase you will walk to the Belvedere courtyard where the huge bronze pinecone is located.

The visit continues to the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Room of Muses, the Room of Animals and the Rotunda. Next, the guide will take you to the gallery of Geographic Maps, the Gallery of Tapistries, and the Sobiesky Hall.

After this comes the most famous part of the Museums, the popular rooms painted by Raphael for Pope Julius II and the Sistine Chapel including Michelangelo’s masterpieces: the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.

Your Vatican visit will end in the square where you will see the Pope’s Palace, the smoke’s chimney and the Balcony of blessings. 

While in Vatican City you can’t miss the opportunity of sending a postcard from the smallest country of the world! 

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • 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.
  • At the moment the Basilica is not accessible from the Vatican Museums because of anti-Covid19 measures. Our tour guide will explain everything about it and you can go there on your own right after the tour. Our guide will assist you.
  • FFP2 Masks are required until further notice.


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Skip-the-line Private: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes

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Special Instructions:

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • 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

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  • This Tour is Provided by Private Tours of Rome.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 157 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.