Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Full Experience

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, including access to the Pinacoteca

• Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece “The Creation of Adam” in the Sistine Chapel

• Explore the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica with your private, expert guide

• Enjoy a skip-the-line experience at all major Vatican sites

FULL DESCRIPTION

Embark on a fascinating 5-hour private journey through the artistic and spiritual heart of the Vatican. With your dedicated guide, begin your tour at the Vatican Museums, home to one of the greatest art collections in the world.

Start in the Pinacoteca Vaticana, the Vatican Art Gallery, where you can admire masterpieces by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Continue to the Greek Cross Gallery, with its impressive ancient sarcophagi, and explore the Sala degli Animali, filled with marble sculptures of both real and mythical creatures.

Walk through the Upper Galleries, including the renowned Gallery of Maps, where centuries of cartographic knowledge unfold along the walls. Step inside the Raphael Rooms, where the frescoes “The School of Athens” and “The Fire in the Borgo” reveal the genius of the Renaissance.

Next, enter the Sistine Chapel, one of the most breathtaking places in the world, and gaze upon Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, culminating in “The Creation of Adam” and “The Last Judgment.”

Finally, enjoy direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica, the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church, where you can admire Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà. Your guide will bring to life the art, history, and devotion that make this sacred place truly unique.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Peter’s Basilica

• Access to the Vatican Pinacoteca (Art Gallery)

• Private guided tour (5 hours)

NOT INCLUDED

• Pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks

WHAT TO BRING

• Passport or ID card

NOT ALLOWED

• Shorts or short skirts

• Sleeveless shirts

• Non-folding wheelchairs

WHAT TO KNOW

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and certain museum areas. No shorts or sleeveless tops are permitted; knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Entry may be refused if dress requirements are not met.
St. Peter’s Basilica may close at short notice for private services or religious events.