Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up
Description
This tour offers an immersive experience of some of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world, including Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his monumental "Last Judgment" masterpiece. In addition, accompanied by your expert private tour guide, you will delve into the Vatican’s most breathtaking galleries, including the intricate Hall of Tapestries and the spectacularly ornate Map Room, each a visual feast of art, history, and craftsmanship. Explore these iconic spaces at your own pace and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance behind every masterpiece.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be taken to the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check. All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge in art and history. They are perfectly trained to follow your pace, assist you throughout the whole tour and guarantee you an unforgettable experience! The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter's dome overlooking the Vatican gardens. The guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations.
Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are the highlights of the tour.
3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel ans St. Peter's Basilica 4 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, ans St. Peter's Basilica 5 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Mosaic focus
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please specify your hotel accommodation in Rome at the moment of the confirmation in order to arrange your pick-up. It is mandatory to bring copy or pic of your ID on the day of the service! The drop-off is not included! You can add it for extra cost.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- 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
- The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- For the 3hours, 4hours and 5hours option: If the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
- Hotel drop off at the end of the tour is not included but it can be added for an extra cost. Please message us to add drop off at the end of the tour
Reviews(221)
Pasqualino was an amazing tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about the Vatican. He is also very flexible and customer -service oriented. As an example, since we were very jet lagged and wanted to skip a part of the tour, he graciously complied. I would definitely book with him again. Thank you so much Sav
Goodmorning, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Pasqualino. His extensive knowledge of the Vatican, flexibility, and genuine dedication to ensuring our guests have the best possible experience are qualities we truly value, and we're so pleased they made a difference during your visit. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. It was a pleasure assisting you, and we would be delighted to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Kind Regards, Exploro Team
Incredible expérience with our super French speaking guide Luisa. We have learned a lot of ne realky enjoyed the visit.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Luisa. She will be thrilled to know that her knowledge and passion helped make your visit both interesting and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in Italy. Kind Regards,
This was an absolutely fantastic tour. Our guide Yulia was amazing--friendly, informative, and engaging. She was knowledgeable in both Vatican history and Renaissance art. This was such a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Vatican.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at the Vatican. Yulia will be thrilled to know that her friendliness, knowledge, and engaging storytelling made your visit so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future!
First, I have to say that I have been to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica years ago, but wanted to have a guide this time. I'm so glad I made that decision because Sonia, our guide, was absolutely AMAZING! If I could give her a million stars, I would. She was so knowledgeable about everything. She wove a thread through many of the important pieces that created an amazing story about Michelangelo's artwork and life. It made everything come alive, and I started noticing things that I had never seen before. On top of that, she knew how to navigate everything like a pro. I cannot thank her enough for the fabulous tour! If you are trying to decide if you should do the private tour or not, DO IT! It is worth every penny.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that your second visit to the Vatican became such a memorable experience. We’re absolutely delighted that Sonia made the tour so special with her knowledge, storytelling, and expertise in navigating the museums. She’ll be thrilled to know that her passion helped you discover details you had never noticed before. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending the private tour. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another unforgettable experience in the future!
Great experience, absolutely worth it, especially with this heat.. Pietro was great.
Goodmorning, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it was especially appreciated despite the summer heat. We will be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Pietro, who will be thrilled to know that he helped make your day so enjoyable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in Italy. Kind Regards,
I had tried to book this tour with a different tour company with no luck. After almost two weeks the tour was still not finalized. I talked to a Viator representative on the phone and it was booked within minutes. A wonderful experience with our tour guide, Louisa. She really knew her history and way around the Vatican.
Goodmorning, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that everything was arranged smoothly and that we were able to help make your booking process quick and easy. It is especially rewarding to know that you enjoyed your visit to the Vatican and that Louisa's knowledge and passion for history made your experience even more memorable. We will be sure to share your kind words with her. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Italy. Safe travels!
Prompt pick up with luxury vehicle, excellent driver, private guide was very knowledgeable. He also took photos as we requested.
Goodmorning, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that everything, from the punctual luxury vehicle pick-up to the professionalism of our driver, met your expectations. We are especially pleased that you appreciated your private guide's knowledge and willingness to capture special moments by taking photos for you along the way. Creating memorable and seamless experiences is always our goal. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Italy.
Wonderful guide was knowledgeable and informative. Bring your patience alot of people. Make sure you setup your return travel back to hotel it wasn't included. Our guide helped us 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that your guide's knowledge and passion made your experience even more memorable. We also appreciate you sharing your helpful tip regarding the return transfer, and we're glad our guide was able to assist you. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Italy!
Our tour guide helped us get everywhere and see all the sights in a time efficient manner! We loved the Vatican.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Vatican and that our guide made the experience both enjoyable and time-efficient. It was a pleasure assisting you, and we truly hope to welcome you back to Italy for another unforgettable experience in the future!
Andy was terrific and very knowledgeable. We have a family of six with four kids under 14 and they were engaged and attentive the whole tour, despite the incredible heat.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your family enjoyed the tour and that Andy kept everyone engaged, even in the intense heat. We hope to see you again soon!
