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Private Vatican Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $317 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 50 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Rometourguide
- Meeting point
- We welcome our guest right in front of the marble door of the Vatican museums, located at Viale Vaticano 100, Roma.The guide will wait for you holding a sign with your name on it
Description
With a private guide you will have a luxury experience, entering the museums early in the morning when the museums will be empty.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 10–90)
- $317
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Enjoy with your private and licensed guide of The Vatican City an incredible independent state since the year 1929. Enter the amazing Vatican museums skipping the line to see the private collection of the popes, including, sculptures, tapestries, candelabras and Michelangelo’s Sistine chapel. Being with a private guide you will have the great opportunity to spend more time inside of the Sistine chapel also pretty close to the Fresco. Then only with your guide you will leave The Sistine chapelm to enter Saint Peters Basiloca skipping the line. At the end a beautiful mosaic experience will wait for you inside of a beautiful Mosaic gallery.
Sistine Chapel
Enjoy Michelangelo’s beautiful paintings.
St. Peter's Basilica
Enjoy the largest Roman Catholic Church. See the thumb of Saint Peters, the holy statue representing Saint Peter, the main altar with the canopy by Bernini and the Pietà by Michelangelo
What's included
Included
Admission tickets skipping the line
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
50 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $317 is close to the typical $297 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,044 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Vatican Experience take?
Private Vatican Experience lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Private Vatican Experience cost?
Prices start at $317 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Vatican Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Private Vatican Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We welcome our guest right in front of the marble door of the Vatican museums, located at Viale Vaticano 100, Roma. The guide will wait for you holding a sign with your name on it. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Vatican Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Vatican Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 50 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rometourguide.
Reviews(50)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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