Italy, Vatican City · Museum

3-Hour Vatican City Private Tour with Early Access Highlights

3 Hours Round trip from 00120 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Early access to the Vatican Museums before the general public enters
02 Explore the Hall of Candelabra, Hall of Tapestries, and Hall of Maps
03 Admire the incredible art of the Raphael Rooms and contemporary sections
04 Visit the iconic Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

Experience the wonders of Vatican City on this exclusive 3-hour private tour. Avoid the crowds with early access to the Vatican Museums, where you'll explore the Hall of Candelabra, Hall of Tapestries, and Hall of Maps before they open to the general public. Admire the incredible art of the Raphael Rooms and pass through the contemporary art sections before reaching the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, two of the world's most iconic religious sites.

Admire the incredible art of the Raphael Rooms and pass through the contemporary art sections before reaching the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, two of the world's most iconic religious sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rome, Vatican City

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Early Access to the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica

Meet your Rome tour guide and head to the Vatican Museums.
Collect your tickets and headsets before entering the museums.
Explore the Hall of Candelabra, Hall of Tapestries, and Hall of Maps before they open to the general public.
Stop at the incredible Raphael Rooms.
Follow the required route through the contemporary art sections.
Reach the Sistine Chapel before it gets too crowded.
Spend time admiring Michelangelo's masterpiece and the other works of art in the chapel.
Continue to St Peter's Basilica before the museum opens to the general public.
Admire the stunning architecture of the basilica and learn about its history and significance. If time permits, climb the stairs to the top of the dome for breathtaking views of Rome.
End the tour with some free time to explore the square and take photos.