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Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $529 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 63 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Through Eternity Tours
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you in front of Caffè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Description
Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. Skip the queues and find yourself inside St Peter's Basilica where you will be able to contemplate the long history of Christian faith and be moved by Michelangelo's world famous sculpture, Pietà.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 19
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $529
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,060.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,
Sistine Chapel
sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
La Pieta
Stanze di Raffaello
The rooms of the apartament of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students.
La Pieta
Inside St Peter's Basilica
Cortile della Pigna
Inside Vatican Museums
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
View from inside the Basilica Sant Peter
What's included
Included
Special Pinacoteca Visit
Fast-Track Entrance to St. Peter's
Skip-the-Lines Access
Expert, English-Speaking Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Vatican Museums ticket
Not included
Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
63 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $529 is 77% above the typical $299 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,083 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
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 Tour: VIP Experience take?
Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience cost?
Prices start at $529 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,060. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 10 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
Can I cancel Private Vatican Tour: VIP 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 Your guide will meet you in front of Caffè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
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 Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 63 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Through Eternity Tours.
Reviews(63)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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