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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Virginie
Aug 25, 2024
Superb guided tour - We made this visit with Marc in French which is increasingly rare these days Marc is passionate about his profession so the visit was captivating and exceptional Thank you for this unique moment I recommend 100% Virginia
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Sophie
Aug 19, 2024
Long live Marco!!! - An exciting visit thanks to Marco: passionate and exciting Guide, generous and attentive to everyone. The visit in French is a must! It's amazing. Thank you!!!
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Happiness21953109021
Aug 15, 2024
Long live Marco! - I recommend Marco for the very nice, informative and fun visit he organized in French with great enthusiasm despite the Roman heat!
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Michael
Aug 13, 2024
Great Vatican tour - We had Kelly for our guide today, she did a fantastic job with the group and dealing with extreme heat. She provided us with tons of great information about the Vatican and the Popes and history of how it went through history. Our tour started on time with details on the Square and how it was built. While going through the line to enter she had more information and answered any questions asked. Once inside she again provided much more information about the Popes and the Basilica itself we went through the tombs and finally climbed the dome. Overall it was a great tour and would recommend to anyone. The radios worked great and the group really stayed together. Kelly was one of the guides we have ever had. Awesome experience and worth every penny!!!
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Daniel_r
Aug 2, 2024
Wonderful experience - Absolutely wonderful experience!! Our guide Vanessa was awesome from beginning to end. We purposely booked a private tour so that we would have a more personal and detailed experience. We were very pleased.
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I7752tfjohanness
Jul 23, 2024
Unforgettable - Paola de fazio was a great tour guide with humor, making the tour memorable!Her knowledge was broad!It was a fun and interesting tour, in which I learnt a lot!
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Mariefn1686ku
Jul 17, 2024
Vibrant and exciting - Marco our Guide on this tour was exciting. We were literally immersed in the heart of Roman culture. It was a real pleasure to discover all its riches through impeccable French. Many thanks to Marco for this immersion and vibration.
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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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