Private Vatican Tour: Egyptian, Etruscan Museum & Golden Room: Transfer Included

Summary Description

Choose between morning and afternoon departure time when booking. Be ready at your hotel for taxi pickup at 9:30am or 2pm, depending on option selected. 

When you arrive at the Vatican Museums, you'll be able to skip the often long entry lines for fast track access to the popular attraction. 

Follow your private guide through the maze of galleries filled with priceless works of art. Make your way to the Golden Room, an off-the-beaten path part of the museums that most visitors don't see. This part of the Georgian Etruscan Museum contains jewelry dating from the 9th to the 1st century BC. 

Continue through the collection, focusing on the most important masterpieces. Visit the Belvedere Courtyard and see the Lacoon Group and the Belvedere Torso, as well as the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries. Follow your guide to the Sistine Chapel to learn about the meaning of Michelangelo's famous frescoes. 

The private tour's last stop is St. Peter's Basilica, where you will see Bernini's Baldachin and Michelangelo's Pietà.

Highlights
  • Choose between morning and afternoon departure time when booking. Be ready at your hotel for taxi pickup at 9:30am or 2pm, depending on option selected.  When you arrive at the Vatican Museums, you'll be able to skip the often long entry lines for fast track access to the popular attraction.  Follow your private guide through the maze of galleries filled with priceless works of art. Make your way to the Golden Room, an off-the-beaten path part of the museums that most visitors don't see. This part of the Georgian Etruscan Museum contains jewelry dating from the 9th to the 1st century BC.  Continue through the collection, focusing on the most important masterpieces. Visit the Belvedere Courtyard and see the Lacoon Group and the Belvedere Torso, as well as the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries. Follow your guide to the Sistine Chapel to learn about the meaning of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.  The private tour's last stop is St. Peter's Basilica, where you will see Bernini's Baldachin and Michelangelo's Pietà.
Description

Enjoy this exclusively designed private 4 hours tour of the stunning Vatican Museums, the second largest and the fifth most visited art museum in the world, home to the famous Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms. Skip the line and enter directly with your personal guide to enjoy some of world's most renowned masterpieces produced by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and make it special by visiting the off-the-beaten-path  Golden Room, part of the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Explore the fascinating Egyptian Museum and the vast collection of classical sculptures. Continue the visit by entering into St. Peter's Basilica directly from the museums, without queuing up from the main square, and finish your tour in the charming St. Peter's Square.

Pick-up and drop-off included in the tour.

Included / Excluded
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional Blue Badge guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
  • Special access to the Golden Room & Etruscan Museums
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 4h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
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
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Private Vatican Tour: Egyptian, Etruscan Museum & Golden Room: Transfer Included is hosted by Eyes of Rome. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

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Private Vatican Tour: Egyptian, Etruscan Museum & Golden Room: Transfer Included cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Private Vatican Tour: Egyptian, Etruscan Museum & Golden Room: Transfer Included price starts from $311.24.

Operated by:

Eyes of Rome

About operator:

Visit Rome in the company of its most passionate admirers, us! Your Roman adventure is sure to be unforgettable with Eyes of Rome, a creative club of independent tour guides! You set the pace of the tour with your private guide, personally selected for you from our small team of enthusiastic professionals. You'll be captivated as your passionate guide helps bring Rome to life with a tour that is customized to your interests and energy level. We offer city walking tours, but we also provide bike and segway tours, and car services. We will accompany you off the beaten paths, to discover the historical and cultural heritage, sharing also the most local aspects of the Eternal City, like the arts & crafts, the food & wine and the best music, theatre and sport events.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 4 hours
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