Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Private Skip-the-Line Tour
by Private Tours of Rome Vatican Sistine Chapel and Colosseum Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€710Overview
This private 3-hour tour focuses on the main sites of Vatican City with a local art historian guide. The tour starts at the Vatican Museums entrance, using fast-track access to avoid long lines. Visitors walk from Momo's spiral staircase to the Belvedere courtyard, where the large bronze pinecone sculpture is displayed. The route continues through the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Room of Muses, the Room of Animals, and the Rotunda. The guide then leads to the Gallery of Geographic Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Sobiesky Hall. Next is the Sistine Chapel section, including the rooms painted by Raphael for Pope Julius II and Michelangelo’s frescoes such as the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment. The tour proceeds to St. Peter’s Basilica, where the group explores several side chapels and crypts. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pietà, which is the only work he signed. The guide also explains Bernini’s altarpiece and Michelangelo’s role in painting the basilica’s dome. The visit concludes with 15 minutes in St. Peter’s Square. The tour includes local taxes and guarantees skipping the long lines. It requires appropriate dress covering knees and shoulders for all visitors. Due to the pope’s schedule and Vatican events, the Sistine Chapel or Basilica may close unexpectedly; if this occurs, the guide will provide an alternative tour inside the Vatican Museums.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The tour begins at the Vatican Museums entrance where long lines are avoided. Visitors follow a route from Momo's spiral staircase to the Belvedere courtyard, home to a large bronze pinecone. The tour continues through the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Room of Muses, the Room of Animals, and the Rotunda. It then proceeds to the Gallery of Geographic Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and Sobiesky Hall.
120 min
Sistine Chapel
This section includes the rooms decorated by Raphael for Pope Julius II and the Sistine Chapel itself. The chapel contains Michelangelo's frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.
15 min
St. Peter's Basilica
The tour visits St. Peter’s Basilica, exploring its side chapels and crypts. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pietà, the only work he signed. The guide discusses Bernini’s altarpiece and Michelangelo’s achievement in painting the basilica's dome.
30 min
St. Peter's Square
The tour ends with 15 minutes in St. Peter’s Square.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the white gate of the Vatican Museums, below the statues of Raphael and Michelangelo, it is the Museum entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Private Skip-the-Line Tour
by Private Tours of Rome Vatican Sistine Chapel and Colosseum Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€710Overview
This private 3-hour tour focuses on the main sites of Vatican City with a local art historian guide. The tour starts at the Vatican Museums entrance, using fast-track access to avoid long lines. Visitors walk from Momo's spiral staircase to the Belvedere courtyard, where the large bronze pinecone sculpture is displayed. The route continues through the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Room of Muses, the Room of Animals, and the Rotunda. The guide then leads to the Gallery of Geographic Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Sobiesky Hall. Next is the Sistine Chapel section, including the rooms painted by Raphael for Pope Julius II and Michelangelo’s frescoes such as the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment. The tour proceeds to St. Peter’s Basilica, where the group explores several side chapels and crypts. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pietà, which is the only work he signed. The guide also explains Bernini’s altarpiece and Michelangelo’s role in painting the basilica’s dome. The visit concludes with 15 minutes in St. Peter’s Square. The tour includes local taxes and guarantees skipping the long lines. It requires appropriate dress covering knees and shoulders for all visitors. Due to the pope’s schedule and Vatican events, the Sistine Chapel or Basilica may close unexpectedly; if this occurs, the guide will provide an alternative tour inside the Vatican Museums.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The tour begins at the Vatican Museums entrance where long lines are avoided. Visitors follow a route from Momo's spiral staircase to the Belvedere courtyard, home to a large bronze pinecone. The tour continues through the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Room of Muses, the Room of Animals, and the Rotunda. It then proceeds to the Gallery of Geographic Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and Sobiesky Hall.
120 min
Sistine Chapel
This section includes the rooms decorated by Raphael for Pope Julius II and the Sistine Chapel itself. The chapel contains Michelangelo's frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.
15 min
St. Peter's Basilica
The tour visits St. Peter’s Basilica, exploring its side chapels and crypts. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pietà, the only work he signed. The guide discusses Bernini’s altarpiece and Michelangelo’s achievement in painting the basilica's dome.
30 min
St. Peter's Square
The tour ends with 15 minutes in St. Peter’s Square.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the white gate of the Vatican Museums, below the statues of Raphael and Michelangelo, it is the Museum entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.