Explore the art history of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica in style on a private walking tour with an art expert - and skip the queues. Accompanied by your own private guide who specializes in art history, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your special private tour of the Vatican Museums, without wasting time waiting in line.

Highlights

  • Private walking tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica
  • Prioritized Skip the Line entry to the Vatican Museums (price includes entry fees)
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel with magnificent Last Judgment fresco
  • Choice of morning, afternoon and evening three-hour tours
  • English-speaking guide specializing in art history
  • Departs from the entrance to the Vatican Museums and concludes at St Peter's Basilica
  • Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your guide on this special private art tour
  • Customize the tour to suit your own interests

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Your fascinating private walking tour starts at the Vatican Museums, where you will take a journey of discovery to the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Best of all, when you book your Vatican Museums Art History Walking Tour with your own private art historian, you can skip the line when you reach the Vatican Museums. There's no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!

Next, you'll visit St Peter's Basilica to admire the famous artworks by Michelangelo and Bernini, where your private walking tour concludes.

This in-depth private tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica is hosted by an English-speaking guide specializing in art history. Please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at the time of booking to alert your guide, so they can prepare for your private tour.

Schedule Details

Skip the Line Private Tour: Vatican Museums and St Peter's Art History Walking Tour

Inside of St Peter's Cathedral at Vatican City

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from Vatican Museums main entrance.

Departure Time:

  • between 9am - 11pm
  • between 2pm - 3pm
  • at 7pm

Please include a preferred time at time of booking. The closest available time will be allocated. You must call 24-48 hours prior to travel to reconfirm exact meeting time.

Duration:

3 - 3.5 hours

Return details:

Concludes at St. Peter's Basilica

Tour and Pricing Options

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Tour options:
Morning TourCode: AMTOUR
Departs between 9:00am & 11:00amLanguage Options
From USD $106.58 Pricing details
Afternoon TourCode: PMTOUR
Departs between 2pm & 3pmLanguage Options
From USD $106.58 Pricing details
Evening TourCode: EVENINGTOUR
Departs at 7pmLanguage Options
From USD $106.58 Pricing details

Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Walking tour
    • Professional guide
    • Entrance fees
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Excellent tour by truly knowledgeable guide.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Very beautiful and very interesting tour.

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