The Vatican Museums Private Tour is the ultimate way to discover the treasures of the Vatican.

One of the tour highlights is the chance to experience Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel, where you’ll gaze in awe at the stunning frescoes that adorn the ceiling and walls. Your guide will help you understand the symbolism and meaning behind these works of art, and you’ll be able to appreciate Michelangelo’s genius in a whole new way.
But the tour doesn’t stop there. You’ll also have the chance to visit the magnificent Raphael Rooms, where you’ll see some of the greatest works of art from the Renaissance, including the famous School of Athens fresco.

By booking the Vatican Museums Private Tour, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Vatican, and you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the art and architecture of this amazing place.

Included

• Priority access tickets to the Vatican Museums 
• Priority access tickets  to the Sistine Chapel
• Private guided tour in English
• Official guide
• Headset to hear the guide clearly (over 6 people)

Not included

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Gratuities
• Food and drinks

Bring along

• A valid photo ID or passport is mandatory.
• Please dress appropriately for this holy place and ensure that your shoulders and knees are covered. 

Participants

• Private Tour, max 24 people

Languages

• English, Italian – To book a private tour in another language contact us!

Requirements

• A valid photo ID or passport is mandatory.

• Please, provide the first and last name and date of birth of each traveler as shown on the ID or Passport. Incomplete or incorrect information on the booking will result in denied entry and loss of the tour.

Important information

• A valid photo ID or passport is mandatory.

• Please, provide the first and last name and date of birth of each traveler as shown on the ID or Passport. Incomplete or incorrect information on the booking will result in denied entry and loss of the tour.

• Please dress appropriately for this holy place and ensure that your shoulders and knees are covered.

• The tour is Wheelchair Accessible.

• Please note that a metal detector security check is required to enter the Vatican Museums, and while priority tickets are included, there may be some wait time to pass through security.
  This is a list of prohibited items inside the Vatican Museums.
  It includes:
  a) food and beverages of any kind;
  b) luggage, bags, packages, and containers that exceed the dimensions of 40 x 35 x 15 cm;
  c) backpacks, with the possible exception of small ones that can be worn on the shoulders and do not protrude more than 15 cm from the body’s silhouette at the maximum point;
  d) pointed umbrellas or those of medium and large sizes, sticks (when not used to facilitate mobility), tripods for cameras and camcorders, signs and signs of any kind;
  e) knives, scissors, and/or metallic tools of various kinds that could pose a danger to people and/or the exhibited works inside the Museums;
  f) any object that, at the indisputable discretion of the Custody Corps, may pose a danger to the integrity and safety of the Vatican Museums’ premises.

• Pets are not allowed.

Please be aware that the Vatican Museum Administration may close the Museum or parts of it at any time, with or without notice, due to events, strikes, or any other reasons.