Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Tombs Private Tour
by Maya Tours
Choose from 6 available options
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.€650Overview
The tour begins with a private visit to the Vatican Museums, where the guide leads the group through the extensive collection featuring about 20,000 works spread over more than 4 miles of gallery space. Visitors spend roughly two hours viewing the main highlights at their own pace, focusing on areas of personal interest or famous exhibits. After the museums, the tour proceeds to the Sistine Chapel for a 30-minute viewing of the ceiling and altar wall paintings by artists including Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino, and others. The guide explains the significance of these artworks during this time. The tour also includes access to St. Peter's Basilica and the tombs, though entry to the Basilica can be subject to last-minute religious closures. If the Basilica is closed, the schedule allows for an extended visit through the Vatican Museums instead. The entire experience lasts about two and a half hours and includes skip-the-line access and a licensed Vatican guide. Food, drinks, and transportation are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Spend about two hours viewing the key highlights of the Vatican Museums collection, which contains approximately 20,000 works displayed over more than 4 miles of gallery space.
120 min
Sistine Chapel
A 30-minute viewing of the ceiling and altar wall paintings inside the Sistine Chapel.
30 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and we’ll escort you inside the Museums, where we will provide you with your ticket.
End point
You will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica if it is open. You will then exit into St.Peter's Square (If the Basilica is not open you will exit at the Vatican museums entrance)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Tombs Private Tour
by Maya Tours
Choose from 6 available options
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.€650Overview
The tour begins with a private visit to the Vatican Museums, where the guide leads the group through the extensive collection featuring about 20,000 works spread over more than 4 miles of gallery space. Visitors spend roughly two hours viewing the main highlights at their own pace, focusing on areas of personal interest or famous exhibits. After the museums, the tour proceeds to the Sistine Chapel for a 30-minute viewing of the ceiling and altar wall paintings by artists including Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino, and others. The guide explains the significance of these artworks during this time. The tour also includes access to St. Peter's Basilica and the tombs, though entry to the Basilica can be subject to last-minute religious closures. If the Basilica is closed, the schedule allows for an extended visit through the Vatican Museums instead. The entire experience lasts about two and a half hours and includes skip-the-line access and a licensed Vatican guide. Food, drinks, and transportation are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Spend about two hours viewing the key highlights of the Vatican Museums collection, which contains approximately 20,000 works displayed over more than 4 miles of gallery space.
120 min
Sistine Chapel
A 30-minute viewing of the ceiling and altar wall paintings inside the Sistine Chapel.
30 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and we’ll escort you inside the Museums, where we will provide you with your ticket.
End point
You will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica if it is open. You will then exit into St.Peter's Square (If the Basilica is not open you will exit at the Vatican museums entrance)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.