Private Hidden Vatican Museums Tour with Hotel Pick up and Drop
Rome, Italy
3 to 4 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
Our guided tour permits access to areas of the Museum normally closed to the public. The extraordinary opening of the Niccolene Chapel, or the Bramante Staircase, will further enrich an already precious and unique itinerary which unfolds through the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Room of Maps and Tapestries, and the Raphael Rooms culminating in the Sistine Chapel.
You can choose between the:
Bramante Option:
The tour follows an itinerary which includes: the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and the opening of the Bramante Staircase.
or
Niccolene Chapel Option:
The tour follows an itinerary which includes: the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and the opening of the Chapel of Nicholas V.
or
BOTH
You can choose between the:
Bramante Option:
The tour follows an itinerary which includes: the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and the opening of the Bramante Staircase.
or
Niccolene Chapel Option:
The tour follows an itinerary which includes: the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gallery of the Candelabras, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and the opening of the Chapel of Nicholas V.
or
BOTH
What's Included
Private Entrance to the Niccolene Chapel or the Bramante Staircase or Both
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Licensed Private guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Restroom on board
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1477 and 1480.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Bramante Staircase is the name given to two staircases in the Vatican Museums in the Vatican City State: the original stair, built-in 1505, and a modern equivalent from 1932. The Niccoline Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. It is especially notable for its fresco paintings by Fra Angelico and his assistants, who may have executed much of the actual work. The name is derived from its patron, Pope Nicholas V, who had it built for use as his private chapel.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The itinerary is subject to change if unforeseen activities or events in the Holy See or in Vatican City State occur.
- Most travelers can participate
- If your time slot is not available after confirmation you will be booked on the next available slot.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
