• Vatican Museums - Guests will explore the highlights of the vast collection at the Vatican Museums with a private guide. This exclusive Vatican Tour offers the quickest skip-the-line access available.

Discover the Pinecone Courtyard and Belvedere Courtyard, along with the Hall of the Muses, Round Room, and Gallery of the Candelabra. Marvel at the intricate tapestries by Raphael’s students in the Gallery of Tapestries, and the historical maps crafted by Vatican cartographers in the Gallery of the Maps.

Have a special request or particular interest? Please share it to customize the experience. The tour will proceed at your pace, allowing you to spend as much time as desired at the masterpieces. This is the advantage of having a private guide dedicated to you and your group!

• Cortile della Pigna - Among the many open-air courtyards in the Vatican Museums, this is one of the first to visit. It is named after the large bronze pinecone sculpture that dominates the area.
• Sphere within a Sphere - Situated in the Pinecone Courtyard, Arnaldo Pomodoro’s “Sphere within a Sphere” is a renowned piece of modern art on display. Various versions of this sculpture are exhibited worldwide. Give it a spin!
• Museo Pio Clementino - The term “Vatican Museums” refers to the collection of smaller museums or “wings.” The Pio Clementino Museum is the first encountered on the private tour and is the most significant, featuring the largest number of highlights. Here, find the Round Room with its giant bronze sculpture of Heracles, and the Room of the Animals, showcasing lifelike sculptures of creatures from turtles and horses to lions and bears. In the Octagonal Courtyard, encounter the Laocoön, the collection’s first statue, as well as the Apollo Belvedere. In the Room of the Muses, discover the famous, twisting Belvedere Torso. Admire the 3D painted ceilings of the Candelabra Gallery.
• Gallery Of The Maps - Accompany your guide to the Gallery of the Maps to gain a perspective of the world as it was five centuries ago. These intricately detailed, hand-painted giant maps are a favorite of the Vatican Museums. Try to locate the Italian cities you have visited or spot the reference to Christopher Columbus’ journey to the Americas.
• Stanze di Raffaello - Renowned painter Raffaello frescoed this series of rooms in the Vatican Museums. Explore them with your private guide.
• Sistine Chapel - The private visit to the Vatican Museums concludes at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. As speaking is not permitted in the Chapel, enjoy free time to appreciate this masterpiece.
• Museos Vaticanos - The tour ends at the entrance of the Vatican Museums.
• Vatican City - Visit to Vatican Museums - Vatican City

• VIP skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
• Exclusive private guide for insider experience

• Food & Beverages
• Gratuities

Enjoy the freedom of moving at your own speed and spend as much time as you wish with the works of art. This is the advantage of a private tour guide dedicated to you and your group in the Vatican! Utilize the quickest possible skip-the-line entry and leave all logistic considerations to your guide - your task is simply to delight in your Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit. Do you have a specific desire in mind? Tell your local expert guide to adapt the tour to your preferences.

• Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
• Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
• Entrance into St. Peter’s Basilica is separate from the Vatican Museums and is not included in your ticket.
• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.