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Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up
★ 4.8 (243 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Exploro Tours
- 5 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Private, up to 6 per booking
- Live guide: French, English, Spanish, Italian
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Editor's take
Exploro adds hotel pickup to a private Vatican tour. The 3 hours with Basilica option covers the Museums and Sistine Chapel before St Peter's, with guides working in 4 languages.
The 4-hour option adds the Raphael Rooms. The Basilica itself is free. Your return to the hotel costs extra. If St Peter's closes or reaches capacity, you spend the remaining time in the Museums.
Which Exploro Vatican tour includes the Raphael Rooms?
3 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 hours with BasilicaDuration: 3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Pickup included | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:30, 14:00 | French, English, Spanish, Italian | €350 |
| 4 hours with BasilicaDuration: 4 hours Itinerary: Vatican Museums, Raphael's room, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Pickup included | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:30 | French, English, Spanish, Italian | €425 |
| 5 hours with BasilicaDuration: 5 hours Itinerary: Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, SISTINE CHAPEL, ST. PETER’S BASILICA and mosaic focus Pickup included | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:30 | French, English, Spanish, Italian | €525 |
What's included
Included
- Private tour
- Priority admission tickets
- Professional tour guide
- Vatican Museums Adult: €25 Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free admission: children under 6
- Pick-up at your hotel with deluxe vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Drop-off service
Tour or official ticket?
The 3-hour option costs from €350 per person, against €25 for official Museums and Sistine Chapel entry. The extra buys a private guide and hotel pickup before your visit. Use the official ticket if you prefer to visit independently and arrange your own transport.
Itinerary
From the operator: Exploro Tours's own description of the route.
Vatican Museums
You will be taken to the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check. All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge in art and history.
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They are perfectly trained to follow your pace, assist you throughout the whole tour and guarantee you an unforgettable experience! The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter's dome overlooking the Vatican gardens. The guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations.
Sistine Chapel
Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are the highlights of the tour.
St Peter's Basilica
3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel ans St. Peter's Basilica 4 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, ans St. Peter's Basilica 5 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Mosaic focus
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: Exploro Tours's own notes for this tour.
What to wear
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Access and children
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Route and closures
- The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- For the 3hours, 4hours and 5hours option: If the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Hotel drop off at the end of the tour is not included but it can be added for an extra cost. Please message us to add drop off at the end of the tour
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 from 243 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 94% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.8
22 reviews
As shown on Viator, read . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
From the Exploro Tours listing, 14 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: Exploro Tours's own description of the tour.
This tour offers an immersive experience of some of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world, including Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his monumental "Last Judgment" masterpiece. In addition, accompanied by your expert private tour guide, you will delve into the Vatican’s most breathtaking galleries, including the intricate Hall of Tapestries and the spectacularly ornate Map Room, each a visual feast of art, history, and craftsmanship.
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Explore these iconic spaces at your own pace and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance behind every masterpiece.
