Explore the highlights of the Vatican with significantly fewer people during this 3-hour private tour. Enter the museums a full hour before the crowds with your guide and discover the history and artifacts that kept within its walls. Visit the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, with skip-the-line entrance tickets and make the most of your time in Rome.
Discover the Vatican city-state on this 3-hour private tour
Enter the Vatican an hour before the crowds with an early access ticket
See the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide
What's Included
Private tour
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Professional guide for 3 hours
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Departure & Return
Departure Point
V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani, 00192 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Departure Time
7:30 AM
Return Details
Saint Peter's Square, Forum Sancti Petri, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
A moderate amount of walking is involved, not recommended for customers with limited mobility.
Personal photography is allowed during this tour, except in the Sistine Chapel
If you arrive late you might loose the entrance at the Vatican
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews for Private Tour: Vatican with Early Entrance
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Steven_A
Great tour of the Vatican. He was very enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, funny and very friendly. He went out of his way to give us a little more and personalize it.
Worth
JasonG4152
My girlfriend and I were in awe after this tour. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in history or art because I genuinely don't think we would of gotten as much from our visit without our tour guide Matteo Ippoliti. Matteo was excellent, full of knowledge and enthusiasm. This tour was a genuine highlight of our trip but I would recommend having an easy afternoon planed after it, we both physically and mentally tired after walking and learning so much. When, not if, we return to Rome we will be booking another tour and requesting Matteo.
Highly Recommend! Amazing experience
John_F
Our tour guide was amazing! His English was understood with ease and he had so much knowledge! I couldn’t believe how much I was learning while witnessing some of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. Highly recommend!
Gained knowledge
Donna_G
This tour was spectacular. We had Chiara to ourselves and could tailor what we wanted to see.
Chiara was informative and interesting- she wove history and facts into stories which helped us to appreciate what we were seeing. I walked away with a greater understanding of artworks and felt I learnt something of history rather than just seeing it.
The visual guide of the Sistine chapel was much appreciated and it seemed no other tour group got one of these. A very useful resource!
Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Private guide is true only way to go
abuffum
Having a private guide is the only way to see the Vatican. Our guide was so knowledgeable and engaging. We asked so many questions
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