Vatican City
Witness the splendour of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Vatacombs with a private Vatican Guide. Learn about how the Vatican came into being, it's power and influence in modern times. This is an exclusive private tour of the Vatican city / Vatican Tours Reviews
Prices
To confirm your 'Vatican City' booking, click Check Availability below and pay a 50 Euro deposit per person. Balance payment information will be sent with your confirmation e-mail.
1 person: 295 Euro; 2 persons: 335 Euro; 3 persons: 375 Euro; 4 persons: 415 Euro; 5 persons: 455 Euro; 6 persons: 495 Euro; 7 persons: 535 Euro; 8 persons: 575 Euro; 9 persons: 615 Euro; 10 persons: 655 Euro; 11 persons: 695 Euro; 12 persons: 735 Euro; 13 persons: 775 Euro; 14 persons: 815 Euro; 15 persons: 855 Euro; 16-50 persons: + 40 Euro per person. Free for under 7 year olds.
Tour Duration / Availability
Approximately four (4) hours on Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Vatican City / Meeting Point
Your private tour guide will meet you at your hotel and arrange for transfer by taxi to the Vatican City. Should you prefer, or if you are staying outside the city center, we'll be happy to arrange for an on site meeting point at the Vatican. You are welcome to meet your guide in our office which is located at Via Santamaura 21, just one block away from the Vatican Museums entrance.
Overview
We begin the tour with a visit to the Vatican Museums. Once inside, you will be guided through major galleries such as the Belvedere Courtyard, which houses the ancient and classical pieces from which so many artists took their inspiration. You'll see and learn about the Room of the Muses, the Gallery of Maps, and of course the magnificent Raphael Rooms. Before making your way into the astonishing Sistine Chapel, you will hear how Michelangelo struggled to accept and then complete the single most recognized piece of art ever created.
From the Sistine Chapel, as a customer of When In Rome Tours, you'll have right of way through a special exit which leads directly into St. Peter's Basilica. In the church we cover all the major works of art including Michelangelo's beautiful Pieta' and dome, the Baldacchino, and Bernini. The Vatacombs are included and you'll see the Crypt of St Peter, the Holy Altar and other monuments of great artistic importance. We conclude the tour on the portico where we discuss the Swiss Guard and the history of the Vatican City State.
The When In Rome Tours Promise
** WE TAKE CARE OF YOUR VATICAN TICKETS WITH PRIORITY NO LINES ENTRANCE
** Our prices include priority skip the line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tickets.
No hidden costs.
English speaking guides.
Personalized assistance.
Original articles & top stories from Italy.
Free Rome orientation & maps at our office.
Suggested time to visit the Vatican Museums is after midday, when peak lines and crowding have subsided. Once your booking is received, you will receive an automatic email from our website. Within the next 24 hours, a second and more detailed confirmation will be sent to you. There is a strict dress code at the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men. Capri pants are permitted, as long as knees are well covered. Sandals are considered appropriate. This tour is conducted as a walking tour, as no vehicles are allowed inside the Vatican. As a significant amount of walking is required, in the event of physical disabilities, we ask that you contact us before booking so that we can assess whether or not a wheelchair is needed.
