Tour the Vatican your way—with a private guide, tailored itinerary, and exclusive Basilica access.
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near the Vatican Museums. After a quick security check, skip the ticketing lines and step right in with your private group.
Explore one of the world’s richest art collections with your private guide, who adapts the experience to your interests.
Take your time under Michelangelo’s ceiling, with your guide offering insight before entry for quiet reflection inside.
Customizable highlights
Visit areas most tours skip, like the Borgia Apartments or Braccio Nuovo—your guide builds the route around you.
Exit the Chapel through a special access corridor into the Basilica, where you can explore independently or opt for a guided upgrade.
Guided Basilica upgrade
Choose a full tour to uncover the stories behind Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the awe-inspiring dome.
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Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside both, the Museums, the Chapel, and the Basilica.
The price displayed is for two people and increases as you add more participants.
Around religious holidays at the Vatican, parts of the tour such as the Papal Tombs may not be open.
The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.