Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Semi-Private Tour

Tour Description

Intimate Vatican Tours: Limited to 10 Guests

Enhance your visit to the smallest country in the world by joining our semi-private guided tour, limited to only 10 participants, ensuring you receive the most informative and unforgettable experience yet. With fast-track admission tickets, you can save valuable time and explore the Vatican comprehensively with the guidance of our expert tour guides.

Unveiling the Treasures: A Journey Through the Vatican Museums

Your tour will commence in the Vatican Museums, where you will encounter countless works of art spanning a wide range of artistic periods. The first section you will encounter will be the Museum Pio-clementino which was established to house the Vatican’s collection of classical sculptures and is in fact where you will find one of Michelangelo’s greatest inspirations Laocoön and His Sons, an ancient Greek statue, believed to date back to around 40-30 BCE. Continue to be amazed whilst your expert Tour Guide continues to lead you through the museums and reveals other masterpieces such as Nero’s Bathtub, The Apollo Belvedere, and The Belvedere Torso. Your journey will follow by visiting the three main Vatican Galleries: The Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Candelabra. At this point in your tour, you’ll truly appreciate how easy it is to navigate this breathtaking museum with such a small group and an expert guide leading the way.

Masterpieces Unveiled: Exploring the Sistine Chapel

The moment you’ve been waiting for will finally arrive: the Sistine Chapel. While Michelangelo’s work is the most famous, the Sistine Chapel also boasts contributions from other notable Renaissance artists. The walls are adorned with frescoes by Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Pietro Perugino, and Cosimo Rosselli. These frescoes depict the lives of Moses and Christ, creating a theological dialogue between the Old and New Testaments. Your expert Tour Guide will unveil Fascinating insights about the history behind the chapel and Intriguing information about how it all came together.

Icon of Faith: Discovering St. Peter’s Basilica

Last but not least will be the biggest church in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica. Thanks to your licensed tour guide, you will be able to use a revered pass that leads you directly into the church without having to wait in the lines on St. Peter’s Square. The first stop here will be La Pietà, created by Michelangelo in 1499, this exquisite marble sculpture captures the moment when the Virgin Mary holds the lifeless body of her son, Jesus Christ, after his crucifixion. Here you will also encounter numerous masterpieces made by another Renaissance genius, Bernini. Your Tour Guide will not make you miss out on The Baldacchino, The Tomb of Pope Alexander VII, and St. Peter’s Chair. After your tour ends you will have the chance to continue your visit inside the church at your own pace giving you the opportunity the climb the dome or visit the Pope’s tombs.

Highlights

Explore Vatican City's highlights with our exclusive semi-private tour limited to 10 guests
Enjoy skip-the-line access and expert guidance
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Vatican City on this intimate tour designed for an unforgettable experience.

Tour Detail

Duration

Approximately 3 hours.

Meeting point

Via Sebastiano Veniero 74

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start, punctually, at the designated meeting point.

Stops

Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Inclusions

Fast track admission tickets
Expert Tour Guide
Headsets to listen clearly
Small group guaranteed ( Max 10 people)

Exclusions

Hotel pick up / drop off
Food and drink

Good to know

It is imperative to observe modest dress standards while visiting the Vatican, with both knees and shoulders required to be covered.
For security reasons, visitors are advised that large bags or suitcases are prohibited from being brought into the Vatican Museums.
In strict adherence to Vatican regulations, punctuality is paramount, and late arrivals may not always be accommodated. Please ensure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Important Information

Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings.

In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you full access to the Vatican Museums.

The tour is available in the following options: English , Italian , Portuguese , French , Spanish .

TOP ACTIVITIES

What our clients say

Read who Chose us and Trusted in our Tours. We will take you around the Eternal City.

Speedy Entry – DONE

The check in process is at the office steps a short walk from the vatican museum.
The service truly does have you SKIP the LINE.
We walked right in despite the long entryway lines.

28 July 2025

Haydée B

Best Vatican Reservations

Thank you for making it so easy to book tickets for the Vatican.
The booking process was quick and clear and very satisfying,
and thanks to the friendly guidance of the staff, there was no inconvenience at first use.
The flexible response on schedule was impressive, and careful care was felt.

25 July 2025

Chang H

Worth the money

I had great experience a couple weeks ago with the purchase, Veronica texted me for time and meeting place one day ahead,
gave clear instructions when we met her, printed museum map for us,
and even gave us a free reduced-price ticket for our kid as she happened to have a spare one. Thank you!

19 July 2025

Joyce Y

Colesseo

I loved the experience with Reeva, tour was very well worth it!
Despite the excessive heat we really like the expedi! I highly recommend!

12 July 2025

Francielly F

An unforgettable visit

Everything was amazing, the follow-up we were given was wonderful,
Reeva was always aware that the experience we lived was unique, my mother and I are very happy.

25 June 2025

Kioa Garcia

Excellent!

Excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable, funny and interesting. Spoke great English too.
Really recommended. The tour was prompt, well run and I couldn’t fault anything.

14 June 2025

Chloe C

Amazing!

Claudia was amazing, very engaging but also very informative.
The tour was excellent!! Our family really enjoyed it!!

12 June 2025

Janine R

Roberta Super guide

Our wonderful experience was with Roberta!
Incredible, fantastic, brilliant, very nice, welcoming guide that makes you love the history of art!
She welcomed my kids who loved the tour!
Roberta you are so strong!!!

5 June 2025

Sasha, Dominic, Amedeo and Mike

Very happy with this tour!

Great experience! The tour guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and entertaining.
Skipping the line was fantastic, especially once seeing how long it was!

2 June 2025

gregory p

Fantastic tour!! 100% recommend

The tour was great! The tour guide was informative and interactive with the group,
and spoke clearly with loads of knowledgeable information of history of Colosseum and the Roman empire.

25 May 2025

Hannah S

Completely excellent

Completely excellent .. well organised, fascinating place and the most wonderful guide imaginable (thanks Alex)
who explained everything with clarity, intelligence and humour. The highlight of our trip.
Loved the galleries, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s .. jaw dropping stuff.

22 May 2025

Jenny H

Perfect amount of Borghese!

Fantastic tour of the Borghese gallery! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative
while still being charming and keeping things rolling along smoothly for 2 hours!

14 May 2025

Jspin

Excellent and easy ticket service.

The individuals handling the tickets were EXCELLENT. Made picking up the tickets simple and even supplied a printed map so
you didn’t have to stand in line when you entered. Clear communication via phone prior to entry and genuinely helpful with all questions.
Would definitely use this service again for tickets to a venue. Thank you.

2 May 2025

Tamra P

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Semi-Private Tour

Tour Description

Highlights

Tour Detail

Good to know

You may also like

What our clients say