Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
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Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
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Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Make the most of limited time in Rome with a private express tour of the Vatican. Skip the long general access lines and head straight inside with your dedicated art historian guide. Following a carefully designed route, explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums, from ancient statues like Laocoön and His Sons to the Gallery of the Maps. With a private guide, you’ll uncover the history, symbolism, and stories behind the masterpieces while moving at a pace that suits your group. The tour culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where your guide’s expert context allows you to experience Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment with greater depth. Perfect for travelers on tight schedules, families ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided private tour
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Points
Departure
Touristation Cappella Sistina
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM.
Return
Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums
Itinerary
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Vatican Museums
Skip the (always long) lines into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. Visiting after the daytime crowds have left, you’ll appreciate the extra space and silence to appreciate the magnificent artwork in the Museums.
2 hours
2
Sphere within a Sphere
Inside the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
3
Sistine Chapel
Before entering, your guide will explain the meaning and symbolism behind Michelangelo’s frescoes, giving you a deeper appreciation of iconic works
Make the most of limited time in Rome with a private express tour of the Vatican. Skip the long general access lines and head straight inside with your dedicated art historian guide. Following a carefully designed route, explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums, from ancient statues like Laocoön and His Sons to the Gallery of the Maps. With a private guide, you’ll uncover the history, symbolism, and stories behind the masterpieces while moving at a pace that suits your group. The tour culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where your guide’s expert context allows you to experience Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment with greater depth. Perfect for travelers on tight schedules, families ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided private tour
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Points
Departure
Touristation Cappella Sistina
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM.
