Private Vatican Tour with Extended Itinerary And Papal Grottoes

Explore Vatican in just 3.5 hours and skip the line tickets to save your valuable time!

With this tour, you will have the opportunity to discover the main highlights of the Vatican such as the beautiful Maps Gallery, Candelabra and Tapestry Gallery plus the Pinecone Courtyard.

From the Museums, visit the impressive Sistine Chapel, where you will see the stunning ceiling painted by the great Michelangelo. Continue your special experience with our private guide entering the St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino, two of the must-sees in the basilica. Take advantage of the opportunity of visiting the exclusive Papal Grottoes, a vast underground crypt that houses the Papal Tombs.

Take the chance to book the tour with one-hour extra private guide and visit the Pinacoteca (Painting Gallery), which reserves a great collection of great artists' masterpieces. In this case the tour last 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not 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
St Peter's Basilica is a Church and as such the Vatican can decide to close it for religious functions without any notice. We are not responsible for unexpected closure of the Basilica. When the Basilica of St. Peter is closed for religious functions, you will spend longer time in the Vatican galleries with your guide.
Please note: if you arrive late you might loose the entrance for the Vatican
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us. Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate