Private Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Your guide will take you through the Vatican Museums, leading you through exclusive, never-before-used secret passageways. As you explore, please note that there is no chatting allowed, so be prepared to focus on the intriguing features that you may have missed on your own. During this part of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the main highlights of the Vatican Museums, including: ► Raphael’s masterpiece ► The famous spiral staircase ► The Sculpture of Laocoön ► The Rotunda Room ► Galleria degli Arazzi ► The room of Maps ► The Papal Residence ► Niccoline Chapel ► Cabinet of the Masks

Walking into the Sistine Chapel is an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe. Situated inside the Vatican Museums on the right, the Sistine Chapel boasts stunning frescoes on its ceiling and rear wall, painted by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 15th century. Many of the world’s greatest artists, such as Raphael, Botticelli, and Pietro, have contributed to the exquisite frescoes and paintings that adorn the Sistine Chapel. Some of the most notable artworks that you can see in the Sistine Chapel include: ► Fresco of Last Judgment ► The Last Supper ► Creation of Eve

The Vatican Private Tour concludes with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the last and final adventure of the tour. To access the basilica, a connecting door from the Vatican Museums is used, ensuring that visitors do not have to go through security again. With the Vatican Private Tour, you can experience the architectural complexity of St. Peter’s Church with an exclusive private guide. The private guide will provide insights into the history and significance of St. Peter’s Basilica as well as answer any questions that you may have. You will have ample time to explore the basilica, admire its beauty, and take in its spiritual atmosphere. Whether you are religious or not, St. Peter’s Basilica is an awe-inspiring sight that is not to be missed when in Rome. ► The Bernini Canopy ► Pietà by Michelangelo ► The Pope Alexander VII Memorial ► The Saint Peter statue ► Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica