Exclusive Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
Description
Private entry at the Vatican is always a special experience. Even our seasoned guides who have seen it countless times appreciate the opportunity to admire art in this setting. You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican oversees over 6 million visitors each year, so entering alone can soon prove to be an overwhelming and painful ordeal. - We recommend reserving this private tour with us to customize your experience for you and you family. We promise that this family/child-friendly setting will satisfy ever member of your group (our guides are known to keep the little ones intrigued!) Should we also mention Michelangelo’s frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?? This beautiful masterpiece needs no introduction. No line = no stress! (not to mention that you get to steer clear of the sun and unbearable heat during the summer months!) - We offer two time slots for this private tour experience (morning or afternoon). Have your pick!
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You will meet your tour guide at our office, which is located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. It is an area filled with charming local shops and vendors.
After meeting your guide, you will head directly to the Vatican Museum through a special group entrance route and bypassing the enormous lines that are guaranteed to be present all year round. This is a 2.5 to 3 hour journey through one of the most amazing museums of the world. Learn about Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries, and interesting anecdotes about the artists and their times.
This part of the museum, containing four stanze (Italian for rooms) features frescos by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. The famous “School of Athens” is displayed here. Portraits of history’s greatest thinkers, such as Aristotle, Plato, and Raphael himself, can also be gleamed.
Enter in the beautiful Sistine Chapel, where you will witness the work of the the celebrated artist, Michaelangelo. Prepared to be dazzled as you look up to admire the frescoed ceilings that have stood the test of time, like the Last Judgement.
Upon completion of the museum areas, you will discover how the smallest state in the world functions in its own right. Finally, a special door connecting the museums to the Basilica will bring you inside the church of S.Peters! Unlike other tourists who line up for normal entrance, you will be able to get access without the fuss of passing through security once again.
Goodbye! Got any questions about Rome or the Vatican? Raise your questions here. Your guide provide tips of your stay in the eternal city as the tour concludes.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(167)
As a family who have traveled all over the globe, we were incredibly surprised that our last-minute reservation to tour Saint Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and gardens was led by one of the best tour guides we have ever had! Alexandra was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, kind, and engaging to all of us on the tour. She made the entire experience five star.!
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Our private tour with Francesca was outstanding. We were just three of us (two teens) and she made the stories and history interesting & colorful. It was definitely worth avoiding the long lines & knowing where to go in the massive crowds. We appreciated the stories of what statues & art we encountered along the way that inspired Michelangelo in his creation of the Sistine Chapel. Francesca showed a great respect to the sanctuary of St. Peter’s Basilica, and even us as non church-goers understood the significance. We learned so much and came away appreciating these notable sights! So glad we did this. Grazie Mille, Francesca!
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Silvia gave our family a wonderful tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s. She did a great job helping our daughters understand the history and significance of the art and sites, and even though my wife and I had visited before, we were surprised by how much we learned from her. The Vatican was very crowded during peak summer, but Silvia seemed to know all the other guides and navigated everything smoothly, making the experience much more pleasant. I would highly recommend Silvia for both first-time visitors and those returning to the Vatican.
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Mario was a wonderful guide! He was very knowledgeable, funny and patient. We were already exhausted from our earlier excursion to the Colosseum so we were worried about jumping into a 3 hour tour of the Vatican, but Mario had us so captivated and engaged that the time flew by! This tour company and Mario are definitely worth every penny!!
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Mario was the best guide ever! He kept our group on track and engaged! Very passionate and knowledgeable! Kept our group engaged from age 9-50’s!
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Mario cool guy. Very knowledgeable. Recommended
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Lara Top Top, very skilled and well-prepared!!
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We had an amazing time in Rome thanks to our guide Barbara. So knowledgeable and very sweet. She went over and above. She was engaging, informative, and full of great stories. We left with great memories and a new friendship. I would highly recommend her.
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I have been to the Vatican many times. Jade was an amazing, knowledgable, and highly personal guide.
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LoLo was an outstanding tour guide!
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