Receive the Papal treatment with your very own Private Vatican Tour!

Book your Skip the Line: Private Vatican Museums Walking Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. Accompanied by a expert guide, you will enjoy an intimate, personalized tour of the Vatican Museums, which were originally meant for the sole enjoyment of the Pope. This lavish, intricate labyrinth composes of 2000 rooms that stretch over almost 9 miles. It is said that if you spend 60 seconds looking at every item it would take you 12 years to see everything. Your guide will open your eyes to the beauty and secrets hidden within the masterpieces lining these rooms.

Experience Michelangelo's famous "Creation of Adam" with your own eyes as you explore the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. After taking in the Vatican Museums, be humbled by the imposing beauty of Saint Peter's Basilica, where you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta. For a fascinating finish, you will stop to admire the magnificent Saint Peter's Square, as your guide points out Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.

All entrance fees to the Vatican Museums are included in the tour price.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Monday to Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 26 (Boxing Day)

Departure Point:

Tour commences at the foot of the steps across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.

Departure Time:

Depends on your choice at time of booking.

Hotel Pickup:

Not provided

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Guided walking tour (3 hours)
• Vatican Museum entrance tickets
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines!
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Personalized private tour

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking, unless you are booking within 5 days of travel date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
• By pre-booking this tour it enables you to skip the long lines (which can take up to two hours!) to enter the Vatican Museums. Please note, all visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.
• Strollers and pram must be left at the front entrance to the museum and collect before leaving.
• If you are interested in booking this tour on a Wednesday (morning tour only), there is the possibility that you will be unable to include St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in your itinerary. This is due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St. Peter's Basilica could be blocked off from the Museums. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would prefer a tour with St. Peter's Basilica and Square guaranteed to be included, please do not select Wednesday as your travel date.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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