Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour

Meet your private guide just across the street from the Vatican Museum Entrance, in front of a local cafe, at your chosen departure time. You and your private party will have the full attention of your dedicated guide as you explore the premises. 

Skip the often long entry lines and proceed directly inside the Vatican Museums to explore the rooms, courtyards, and corridors where various Popes lived, studied, and ruled. Learn about the history and culture behind each of the artworks that span more than 2,000 years of history. 

Walk through the Raphael's Rooms and pause to learn about the Laocoön Group, then make your way to see Michelangelo's famous fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. You'll also see other highlights such as the Hall of Maps, the Hall of Tapestries, and Porphyry Sarcophagi made for Emperor Constantine’s family. End your tour inside St. Peter's Basilica, where you can see Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino. 

This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

• Meet your private guide just across the street from the Vatican Museum Entrance, in front of a local cafe, at your chosen departure time. You and your private party will have the full attention of your dedicated guide as you explore the premises.  Skip the often long entry lines and proceed directly inside the Vatican Museums to explore the rooms, courtyards, and corridors where various Popes lived, studied, and ruled. Learn about the history and culture behind each of the artworks that span more than 2,000 years of history.  Walk through the Raphael's Rooms and pause to learn about the Laocoön Group, then make your way to see Michelangelo's famous fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. You'll also see other highlights such as the Hall of Maps, the Hall of Tapestries, and Porphyry Sarcophagi made for Emperor Constantine’s family. End your tour inside St. Peter's Basilica, where you can see Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino.  This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

On this Vatican private tour, you won't only enjoy skip-the-line access to the astonishing collection of Vatican City. You'll enjoy the full, undivided attention of your expert guide, who'll answer any question you have about these marvelous artifacts.

First, you'll see the wonderful collection of classical statues in the Vatican Museums, including the iconic 'Laocoön' and stunning frescoes by Raphael. If you have any special interests, whether the history of Roman Jews or Oceanic Art, your guide will be able to accommodate them.

Continue to the Sistine Chapel. There you'll see the astonishing frescoes of Michelangelo — all 12,000ft of them. Your expert guide will explain all the details — and secret meanings — behind this iconic work.

Finally, go down a secret, restricted-access passage to St. Peter's Basilica. There, you'll see a true triumph of architecture, made by geniuses like Bernini and Raphael. See Michelangelo's great sculpture: 'La Pieta'.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate