Get an in-depth introduction to the Vatican Museums during this private two-hour tour, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets. Admire masterpieces like the Raphael Rooms and the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with commentary and background from your own personal art historian-trained guide. Upgrade to extend your visit with an hour-long tour of either the interior of Saint Peter’s Basilica or a climb to the top of the dome.

A private 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museum
Enrich your visit with context and commentary from a trained art historian
Admission tickets are included and audio headsets are provided free of charge
Upgrade to include a 1-hour visit to St. Peter’s Basilica or Dome

What's Included

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums with a professional art historian
Entry fees to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Entry fees to the top of the Dome
Guided tour of St. Peter Dome
Sterilized headsets to hear your guide clearly
Full on-site assistance

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Santamaura, 1, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide across the street from the Vatican Museums' entrance. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time.

End point

Vatican Museums
00120, Vatican City
The tour ends in the Sistine Chapel.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cupola di San Pietro

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts
An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the Vatican Museums: knees and shoulders should be covered
This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Rosy is Awesome!!

Alisa_K, Sep 2023

Rosy was very informative and it was extremely helpful having someone so much knowledge navigating such a large place especially with a wheelchair.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)

Excellente visite

JeanPhilippe_P, Oct 2023

Notre guide Marco était excellent, à l'écoute et plein de petites anecdotes qui ont parfaitement illustré cette visite privée.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Merci d'avoir partagé votre avis! — Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié cette expérience :)

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