Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour Premium - Skip the line

Rome, Italy

Private Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour Skip the Line

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Lay eyes on some of the world’s greatest art on a private, 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. With a private guide and flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, admire the beauty and treasures of St Peter’s, including Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà.’ Explore the art-filled Vatican Museums to see highlights such as the Gallery of Maps and masterworks by Da Vinci, Raphael and other greats as your guide recounts their stories and secrets. Finish at the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s glorious, 16th-century frescoes.

Skip-the-line private 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica
Avoid the lines at each attraction with fast-track admission
Learn about the wondrous art and architecture from a knowledgeable guide
Visit Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church, and admire Michelangelo’s masterly sculpture, ‘Pietà’
Explore the Vatican Museums to view highlights such as the Gallery of Maps and priceless art by Da Vinci and Caravaggio
Gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
Enjoy a flexible itinerary with personalized attention from a private guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour

Gratuities
Transportation to/from tour meeting point
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Vatican Museums
00120, Vatican City
Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums main entrance, at the steps next to the entrance with reservation. Your guide will be holding a sign saying "ANNO DOMINI - Viator".

End point

St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour will end in St. Peter's Basilica

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican City

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code: Shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts, are NOT allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered
Note: St Peter's Basilica may be closed on any given Wednesday at the discretion of the Vatican Administration
A current valid passport or ID is required on the day of the tour.
We recommend you bring a small bottle of water during the hot summer months.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names prior to crossing the border will result in denied entry into the State of the Vatican City.
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.

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Reviews

5.0

27 reviews

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The Best Guide Around. !!!

Ronald_F, Aug 2023

Our guide was just outstanding!! Knowledgeable, kind funny and so helpful to educate on the massive history of Vatican . She knew about everything and worked with my son on history!

Guide was a no show no answer

Stephanie_p, Jun 2023

I would give zero stars if I could . My tour guide never showed up . I was there 40 minutes early at the meeting spot . I called 4 times and no answer. Very disappointed

Great tour, exceptional guide!

Mustafa_I, Jan 2023

By all accounts, the guide himself (Sev) was the highlight of the tour. So knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. If you wanna learn and have a blast he’s your man. Would definitely recommend this tour for private groups!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. It was wonderful to meet you and I do hope we will meet again!

Great tour guide

Mitchell_C, Dec 2022

Anna was a fantastic tour guide. Very accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun. This is the only way I recommend seeing the Vatican

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are really happy to know that our work is appreciated. Thank you!

Amazing Tour

karriediaz558, Nov 2022

Learned so much history of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica, we were in awe. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and did not miss anything. Skipping the long lines was a huge part of us being to see everything.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your kind comments! We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour, and we hope to see you on your next visit to Rome!

Amazing 5 star experience

nesser12, Aug 2022

Maria was such an amazing tour guide. She was so passionate and knowledgeable, we learned so much from her. I couldn’t imagine touring the Vatican , Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s any other way than a private tour like this one. It was absolutely perfect and would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

I wish to personally thank you for these kind comments. I am so happy you enjoyed your experience! Looking forward to seeing you again on one of our tours!

A Must See to Believe

Maryann_D, Jun 2022

We were amazed at the grandeur and beauty of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Museums. We had a wonderful guide, Niccolo Arcangeli. He took hos time and made sure we saw everything we wanted. He was so knowledgeable. We couldn't have been more pleased.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon on another one of our tours!

Loves our Tour!

Karine_S, Mar 2022

Ana was incredible. Great energy and clearly an expert. The kids and I learned so much and she was incredibly accommodating during our visit. Highly recommend!!

Tour was excellent---I would...

Laura S, Oct 2017

Tour was excellent---I would definitely not have learned as much about the history of the location as I did with our tour guide---plus the skip the line is a must---when we were leaving, the line was 3.5 hours long! Do yourself a favor and book the morning tour, it's less congested. Our tour was very small there were only 4 of us so I think that makes the experience so much better because you can stay close to your tour guide and she can speed up/slow down when we wanted to spend additional time somewhere.

We had the most pleasant informed...

Paul M, May 2017

We had the most pleasant informed guide anyone could ask for! We skipped every line and she took the time to explain everything and answer all of our questions. We felt like we were the only people there because of her! She truly loved her job and helped us to get a full experience. She even sat down with us over cappuccinos to explain what to look for and what to see when we entered the Sistine chapel as you cannot speak when you enter. She was WONDERFUL and we would definitely recommend this private tour with skip the lines. Worth the money!!!

Our private tour guide brought...

Karen H, Apr 2017

Our private tour guide brought alive to us the many stories and history of Vatican City. I was traveling with my eight year old and he tailored it in such a way, that my son was totally absorbed and intrigued by the history lessons that surrounded us. Highly professional and informative. AMAZING!!

Our guide was well informed...

Karen Z, Oct 2016

Our guide was well informed, interesting and went above and beyond what would be expected of a tour guide. She made this experience very enjoyable for us.

the tour guide knows a lot. I was...

Cindy S, Sep 2016

the tour guide knows a lot. I was not comfortable when she brought us to the store to buy souvenirs instead of bringing us to the store inside the Vatican near the St. Peter's Church. When we brought us outside, we can't go back to the store inside.

This was the highlight of our trip...

MrsBettina_B, Aug 2016

This was the highlight of our trip, made even more special with the private tour guided by Ala - She was amazing - knowledgeable, patient, interesting and just made every aspect of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and the Basilica educational and enjoyable. We were four in our party and did not feel rushed - plenty of time to take photos and inhale the beauty of this beautiful site. Would highly recommend the private skip the line tour - and Ala - if you are lucky enough to get her as your guide!

I can't say enough good things about...

Cindy G, Jul 2016

I can't say enough good things about Sev and our tour. My husband and I were on a cruise and arrived a bit late to the Vatican, but Sev was there waiting for us. He gave us a personal, insider tour of the Vatican, the gardens, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. We skipped all lines and it was WONDERFUL! It was seriously the best part of our trip. Sev was AWESOME! Thank you so much!