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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour w/Holy Door Access
Private Historical Tour of Vatican
Private Historical Tour of Vatican
Private Historical Tour of Vatican
Private Historical Tour of Vatican

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour w/Holy Door Access

By Wanderwise
Price is AU$1,066 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the wonders of Vatican City on this exclusive private tour, offering a guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with special access to the Holy Door. With skip-the-line privileges, bypass long queues and dive straight into the Vatican’s artistic and historical treasures.

Your journey begins in the Vatican Museums, where your expert guide will lead you through the most renowned galleries, unveiling masterpieces from ancient sculptures to Renaissance frescoes.

Next, step into the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, two of the most celebrated works in art history.

Conclude with special access to the Holy Door, a sacred threshold opened only during Jubilee Years. This marks the end of the guided portion, but you may independently explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Activity location

  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
    • 271/e, Roma RM
    • 00171, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8
    • 6/8 Via Vittor Pisani
    • 00136, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Private Tour w/Holy Door Access
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$1,066.28 x 1 AdultAU$1,066.28
Total
Price is AU$1,066.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line to the Vatican Museums
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert Private Guide: Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through Vatican City
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets to hear the guide better (from 6 & more participants)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccess St. Peter's Basilica from the Holy Door
  • What's includedWhat's includedBypass the queues & maximise your time exploring with pre-reserved tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransfer services
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDome access is not included. Tickets (€10 per person) can be purchased inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
  • Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
  • All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums & Basilica
  • During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
  • In the rare case of basilica closure your expert guide will curate an alternative itinerary within the Vatican to ensure a memorable experience
  • During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.

Activity itinerary

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Immerse yourself in a world of artistic and historical marvels within the Vatican Museums. Explore vast galleries brimming with sculptures, paintings, and artefacts, spanning from ancient civilisations to the Renaissance. Your expert guide will navigate you through iconic spaces like the Gallery of Maps, featuring intricate cartographical masterpieces, revealing the geographical understanding of the past.
Sistine Chapel
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Prepare to be awestruck by the Sistine Chapel, a pinnacle of Renaissance art. Gaze upwards at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis, and marvel at the powerful Last Judgement adorning the altar wall. Your knowledgeable guide will unveil the rich symbolism and stories hidden within these artistic wonders.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 45m
Enter St. Peter’s Basilica through the Holy Door, gaining direct access to the world’s largest church. Once inside, explore at your own pace and take in the breathtaking grandeur of this sacred space. Admire the intricate mosaics, towering columns, and magnificent sculptures that fill the vast interior. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, a deeply moving depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ, and stand beneath Bernini’s majestic bronze canopy, which soars above the main altar. While this part of the visit is self-guided, the Basilica’s awe-inspiring beauty and rich history speak for themselves, making for an unforgettable experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
    • 271/e, Roma RM
    • 00171, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Vittor Pisani, 6/8
    • 6/8 Via Vittor Pisani
    • 00136, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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