Vatican Museums Classic Tour

Wonders of Vatican Collections: Main Galleries, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica through a shortcut

Focus

What makes this tour Special

If you are not a morning person you can take advantage of the mid-morning or afternoon schedule

Visit the Museums Galleries, Belvedere Courtyard, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peters' Basilica and get a complete overview of the large collections of the Vatican State

Learn the fascinating stories of archeologists, artists, curators and Popes who took care of the collection during the centuries

What to Expect

PRIVATE TOUR

Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only

DURATION

3.5 hours

START TIME

08:45 - 09:30 - 09:45 - 10:00 - 11:00 - 13:30 - 13:45

TRANSFER

Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included

NOT AVAILABLE

Sunday

KID FRIENDLY

This tour is suitable for kids of all ages

ENTRANCE TICKETS

Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!

What's Included

Blue badge certified private tour guide
Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Fast Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
Meet & greet your private guide at your hotel or accommodation
One Way Transfer from your hotel/accomodation to the tour site

Not Included/ Optional Extras

Drop Off back to your hotel/accomodation after the tour (available upon request)

Sites you’ll visit

Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican Museums

Famous throughout the world, the multiple galleries and rooms can take days to visit although only just over a third of the art that Popes throughout the centuries have collected is on show to the public. The museums house an immense collection that includes some of the most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world along with some of the most precious Ancient Rome and Egyptian statues.
Sistine Chapel

Definitely the most known work of art of all time, the frescoes by Michelangelo are considered the finest work of art ever created by Man. The iconic narration of the vault dedicaded to the Holy Creation and the Bible is a pendant of the huge wall scene (60 feet tall) just behind the altar: the “Last Judgment” with its 391 figures. The side walls welcomed Michelangelo’s creation with pre-existing stories of the Life of Jesus and Moses by Botticelli and the Renaissance masters. Despite the religious dedication, the meaning of the Sistine Chapel trascends the time and space of the Church and reveals its universal meaning for mankind.
St. Peter's Basilica

The largest Basilica in the world is also home to worldwide masterpieces like the famous Pietà by Michelangelo! it even houses an underground crypt for Popes, of which can be visited. The Basilica has a big influence from Michelangelo and you can see his art work throughout. The Basilica was originally built above the tomb of the Prince of the Apostles, where the Pope visits every Christmas or Easter Time.

Tour description

Enjoy a private tour at the stunning Vatican Museums with an expert, entertaining and knowledgeable private guide through a maze of artwork and interesting stories and anecdotes.

Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world famous Vatican Museums complex, made up of galleries with an impressive number of artwork and masterpieces. During your visit you will have the chance to see one of the world's finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes and paintings. Your expert tour guide will be your story-teller, focusing your attention on the most important masterpieces and making this experience easy and unforgettable.

Stroll through the most interesting rooms such as the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps. Be stunned by Michelangelo's masterpiece inside the Sistine Chapel.

At the end enter the beautiful St. Peter's Church, where the famous Baldachin by Bernini is. You will also have the opportunity to admire the incredible sculpture of "La Pietà" by Michelangelo.

Useful information

Not available on Sunday.
Not suggested on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience.
Even with your ‘Skip the Line’ ticket you are NOT exempt from the line (queue) for the Security Check. As you enter in the Museums all visitors and their bags have to be screened under metal detectors and to be checked by the Vatican guards.
It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags, big umbrellas and selfie-sticks. All weapons, hazardous or flammable objects are strictly forbidden.
Food and beverages are permitted but must be checked.
Appropriate clothing is recommended, especially in high season when visiting some important holy sites, such as Basilicas and Churches. Shoulders and knees have to be covered (Sistine Chapel included).

Full Refund Cancellation Policy

Eyes of Rome has two policies with full refund terms.
The policies are included and non-optional.

Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.

Enhance your Experience

St. Peter's Dome - Elevator and Steps

Extra Duration: 1 Hour Climb the most famous Dome in the world designed by Michelangelo and learn its secrets! You can take an elevator and an additional 320 steps to reach the roof level for an astonishing view of the eternal city.

Castel Sant' Angelo without "Il Passetto"

Castel Sant'Angelo, a circular castle along the city's river. The castle has seen a lot of change from its original use as a leafy top tomb for Emperor Hadrian. It was later used as a fortress for the Pope with a convenient secret passage leading right to the Vatican. Nowadays it still stands but as a museum of its great history. Also offering grand panoramic views of Rome.

Crypt of the Popes

The Crypt of the Popes, also known as the Vatican Grottos, are positioned just below St. Peter's Basilica and above Constantine’s 4th century basilica. The grottos contain chapels dedicated to various saints and tombs of kings, queens and popes, dating from the 10th century.

Extra Hour

Give yourself the freedom to take it easy- add an extra hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra hour ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Kid-Friendly

Request a Kid-friendly Tour Guide at no extra cost.

Religious Perspective

Request for a Tour Guide with a strong religious background at no extra cost. Your experience will be rich in spirituality.

Smile & Tour

Request for a funny and entertaining Tour Guide. Your laughs come at no extra cost.

Niccoline Chapel

Situated in the heart of the Apostolic Palace, close to Raphael’s logge and the areas where the apartment of Julius II and Leo X would later be established, the Niccoline Chapel owes its name to Pope Nicholas V (Tommaso Parentucelli, 1447-1455), who ordered its construction corresponding to the final two floors of the tower constructed at the behest of Innocent III (1198-1216), the fourth pontiff bearing the name (1243-1254), protecting a pre-existing palatial core. The sumptuous decoration of the Chapel, ascribable to the Dominican Fra Angelico (or Beato Angelico) by two payments made in February and March 1448, is one of the great works of fifteenth-century Italy and is probably the peak of what may be defined as the Florentine painter’s “Christian humanism”.

Niccoline Chapel and Bramante Spiral Staircase

A breathtaking access to areas of the Museum normally closed to the public. The extraordinary opening of the Niccolene Chapel and the Bramante Spiral Staircase, will further enrich an already precious and unique itinerary.

Colosseum

No time to do a full Colosseum tour? Make it quick! Marvel at this epic engineering feat of the ancient Romans, one of the most amazing attractions of the Ancient World, and a highlight of any trip to Rome. Your guide will bring to life the stories of this iconic monument, its famed gladiators and the emperors who made it all happen. Visit the place where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only 8 years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum.

Jewish Ghetto

At the heart of Rome lies Via del Portico d’Ottavia which gives access to the Jewish Neighborhood: a street peppered with medieval homes, kosher food stores, and restaurants serving Jewish specialties...an area where you can truly get a taste of yesterday's ghetto and today’s Rome. The Jewish quarter is now one of Rome’s coolest areas and comprises a rich assortment of ancient, medieval and Renaissance architecture. Discover with your private guide the endless history of the Eternal city, one way or another connected with this remarkable area. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Campo de' Fiori

Discover Campo de’ Fiori, the very heart of the Eternal City. Presided over by the statue of the brooding Giordano Bruno who was burnt at the stake in 1600 for heresy, it hosts the city’s most colourful street market. At night Campo de’ Fiori becomes very active with its square-side cafés, pubs and bars. Listen to the many stories from your personal story teller and ask tips on the very best places where to have an Italian Aperitivo or a traditional Dinner. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Extra 30 Minutes

Add an extra 1/2 hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra 30 minutes ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Catacombs of Domitilla

The quiet tunnels will come to life as your guide tells you the stories and legends of early Christianity during the days of Roman persecution. The catacombs were the underground burial places of the early Christian and Jewish communities. You will discover the secrets of Christianity's earliest proponents who helped Christianity survive during the persecution from Rome's pagan emperors.

Raphael Rooms and Borgia Apartments

Walk through the Raphael’s Rooms, the four papal rooms famous for their frescoes painted by Raphael, one of the most important evidence of the High Renaissance in Rome. Discover the Borgia Apartments, a suite of rooms in the Apostolic Palace adapted for personal use by Pope Alexander VI, adorned with wonderful paintings and frescoes.

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