Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Papal Tombs Private Tour

Discover the Vatican’s treasures on a private tour. Explore the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maya Tours - Check in at the Maya Tours Office
  • Vatican Museums - Spend time seeing the highlights of the Vatican Museums collection
  • Sistine Chapel - View the marvelous Sistine Chapel ceiling
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - Explore the incredible St.Peter’s Basilica and Papal tombs
What's Included
  • Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica & Papal Tombs
  • Expert Official Vatican Licensed Tour Guide
  • Skip the Line Private Tour
What's Not Included
  • Pick-Up & Drop-Off
  • Food & Drink
Additional Information

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked departure time) and your guide will escort you inside the Museums & provide you with your ticket.

This tour is for those who want to explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter’s Basilica 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.

St.Peter’s Basilica is an incredible monument of indescribable beauty, see the beautiful art and architecture and visit the Papal tombs below

  • Ticket includes: The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
  • 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 to enter the Sistine Chapel!
  • Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events and national holidays.
  • Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
  • Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
  • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
  • The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
  • 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.
  • Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
Location
Via Germanico, 16
Via Germanico
MEETING POINT: MAYA TOURS OFFICE - VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and we’ll escort you inside the Museums, where we will provide you with your ticket.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dream07487760960
Jun 20, 2024
geniale Tour - Great tour in the vatican ( Museum, sixtinische Chapel, Petersdom) with our very competent tour guide Paola!!! Great and thanks a lot best the swiss
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Jeffrey_l
Jun 17, 2024
Top-notch guide, interesting tour - My family (kids 8 & 11, grandparents) took this tour with Debora and had a great time. It's a fairly long tour, but the time goes by quickly because Debora was a top notch guide. She kept it interesting, taught us lots of interesting history/facts, and kept the kids engaged. She also knew half the staff there, it's clear she's a true pro. We felt lucky to be matched with her, we whole-heartedly recommend.
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Norbon_j
Jun 11, 2024
Personal tour is the only way to go - Our guide, Deborah, was wonderful. If you’re going to spend all the money and all the time with family to come to Rome, you deserve to pay for a private tour with this kind of expertise. It’s life-changing and a lifetime experience. You’ll never forget it. The guide makes all the difference. Deborah our guide, knew guards and Gatekeepers personally.
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675nataliet
Jun 10, 2024
Anniversary trip in Rome - Our tour was perfect. Our guide Tijana was incredible. She was very knowledgeable and navigated us through all the crowds with ease. When we come back, we will definitely book with her again!!!
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Christineccmf
May 21, 2024
Great tour - Great guide Paola, great experience! Kids were fascinated and all of us enjoyed it very very much!! Wonderful explanations.
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Michael_p
May 16, 2024
DEBRA! - Our tour guide, Debra was incredible. A rock star! Knew everything, everyone, and all of the best spots. Wouldn't go to the Vatican without her.
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Harvey_b
Apr 10, 2024
Best Tour Guide Ever - I’ve been on this tour before with a small group, but this time felt completely new and different. Maggie, our truly exceptional tour guide, was so very passionate about the Rome, Vatican, the museums, the Basilica, and everything within. Even though there were tens of thousands of people all around us, it felt like my wife and I were alone. Maggie was so attentive, but more importantly, she was super informative with fascinating stories and details. In fact, she was so fascinating that I forgot to even take pictures most of the time we were in St. Peter’s Basillica. I would HIGHLY recommend the private tour. Again, it felt like we were moving at our own pace, seeing more, and hearing more details.
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M2138iqbarbaral
Mar 25, 2024
Guided tour with Marco - Great discovery of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with Marco, the specialist in French tours. Marco is passionate and exciting.
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Krakel1967
Feb 17, 2024
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel - We visited the Vatican Museums as well as the Sistine Chapel with Marco as our guide. We were lucky to be a small group. Marco is an exceptional guide who, to begin with, speaks our language very well and who, secondly, has infinite knowledge of the history of Rome and Italy. If you come to Rome don't hesitate to go to maya tours and ask for it. It will make your visit an unforgettable moment.
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Tod_o
Feb 13, 2024
Arnaldo is the best - Arnaldo was an excellent guide! Highly recommend him. Only reason I don’t give 5 Stars is the expense for only 90 minutes
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