Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Guided Tour
Description
This tour is for those who want to explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at their own pace. Whether you are looking for something specific or just want to see the highlights, this private excursion lets you choose what you see. The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, the Vatican Museums make up an impressive assemblage. The Sistine Chapel is an impressive sanctuary boasts works by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included. In this case there will be an extended tour of the Vatican museums.
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Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps
"Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx"
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.
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- 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
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
Reviews(320)
A guided tour is the only way to go! Our guide, Maggie, was so knowledgeable yet animated and organized. Would highly recommend!
Very friendly guide. Visit 2.5 hours.
Deborah was amazing! She guided us through thr Vatican effortlessly and with expert knowledge. She was warm, kind, organized and overall made what could have been a harrowing visit on a hot day a wonderful experience !
Our private tour of Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s and Sistine Chapel with Deny and Maya Tours was nothing short of exceptional. She was friendly, engaging, and kept us all wanting to learn more (even the teens). Highly recommend Deny.
Deny was the best tour guide I’ve encountered! She had a great sense of humor and was incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you, Deny for making our trip to Rome wonderful!!!
Fantastic tour with very good historical advice from our guide Dany.
Thank you to Mariana, our guide, she was extremely kind to me and my husband José. We appreciated a lot her time, her dedication to us, her knowledge and her commitment. We have a beautiful memory from this visit and will keep Mariana in our thoughts and prayers.
Our tour guide Maggy was fantastic! Her knowledge was exceptional and her smiley disposition was a joy. The tour was very informative and well paced.
We were traveling as a family with two grown-up children. Since another family had not shown up for the appointment, we were very lucky to enjoy a very private tour. Our guide Paola gave us a wonderful insight into the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in perfect German and with a lot of humor. The background information on Michelangelo's life and the creation of the frescoes was particularly exciting. Of course, you cannot see everything in the 2-3 hours of a guided tour – that would be impossible. But we got a great first impression and learned a lot. Paola responded to all our wishes and questions and made the Vatican visit an unforgettable experience for us. Thanks for that ❤ At the end of the tour we were released into St. Peter's Basilica, which we could then explore on our own. We were even allowed to walk through the Holy Door and climbed all the way up to the dome. All in all, it was a perfect day that we will remember for a long time to come.
We had a wonderful time on our tour. Antonella was fantastic and so knowledgeable. The pace of the tour was spot on and we learned so much. I would highly recommend this experience. Thank you!
