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Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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120 minutes
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Embark on a private 2-hour tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, providing you with the unique opportunity to navigate one of the world's most renowned museums at your leisure, accompanied by a dedicated guide exclusively for your group. Delve into the history and intriguing behind-the-scenes anecdotes of this distinctive location, and feel free to pose any questions you may have to your knowledgeable guide. They will gladly provide thorough answers, satisfying your curiosities. This personalized tour, available at 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM, ensures a tailored and enriching exploration of these iconic cultural treasures.

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FromNZD $1,084.48Per Person

What's included in Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

This tour will give you the opportunity to explore the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Candelabra. After visiting the Galleries, your guide will lead you through Raphael Rooms and you will have a chance to admire the Raphael masterpiece, the School of Athens.

Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

The magnificent Raphael Rooms will give you an insight on the master Raphael's work. The recently opened Constantine Room is also included in this tour! You will be mesmerised by the artworks of the master of the Renaissance art.

Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

At the end of the tour you will access the Sistine Chapel where you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo's Last Judgement and the Creation of Adam on the ceiling.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Private guide
  • Tickets and reservations
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Snacks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair users will have to follow a wheelchair-friendly itinerary
  • Due to the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, the passage from the Vatican Museums to St. Peter’s Basilica might not always be open. On certain days, groups may enter the Basilica directly from the Sistine Chapel. If available during your visit, your guide will lead you through, allowing you to skip the line for a smooth, hassle-free experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to making your visit as enjoyable as possible!

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The meeting point is at Bar Da Paolo, Viale Vaticano 104

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Please meet us at the meeting point where you will join your guide and start the tour. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time of your tour. St Peter's Basilica skip the line is not included in the tour on Wednesday mornings during the Pope's Audience Shoulders and knees must be covered

Operator

City Lights Tours