Exclusive Semi-Private Vatican Tour

Meet your guide and small group near the Vatican, then skip the long line and be among the first visitors to enter the Vatican Museums. Pass through security and don headsets so you can clearly hear your art historian guide.

See highlights of the museum’s art treasures, including the rich collection of Roman sculptures, the Gallery of Maps, and the Gallery of Tapestries. Then, enjoy Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel before the crowds really appear.

Your tour ends with skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica through a special entrance reserved exclusively for official guides and their groups.

• Enjoy skip-the-line entry and be one of the first inside the Vatican Museums
• Learn about Renaissance art from your art historian guide—without the crowds
• See the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and St. Peter’s Basilica
• Enjoy an intimate experience in a group of no more than 15 people

With over six million visitors per year—and some 30,000 visitors per day during high season—the Vatican Museums can get busy. Escape the worst of the crowds on this early-morning Vatican tour which gives you skip-the-line access before most have even finished breakfast. With a professional art historian as your guide, discover the Vatican’s world-class art in a quieter and more focused way.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket includes: The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Sistine Chapel!
Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure this could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID; you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers