Semi-Private VIP Vatican Tour: Experience Art And History - Vatican City

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 5 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10:00 AM
  • Return Details :
    Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine chapel and St peters basilica on this in-depth group tour. In the company of an expert guide, youll learn about the history of the Vatican and the geniuses of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo Da Vinci. Highlights include the masterpieces of the often overlooked Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery), famous statues such as Laocoon, and the sublime ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

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The rooms of the apartment of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students.
Inside St Peter's Basilica
Inside the Vatican museums
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter

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The rooms of the apartment of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students.
Inside St Peter's Basilica
Inside the Vatican museums
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter

Inclusions

  • In-depth Vatican Experience and Sistine Chapel Tour
  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Expert, English-Speaking Guide
  • Skip-the-line Tickets

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.

Please note that to obtain a student discount, valid student ID must be shown on the day of your tour. If a student does not have valid student ID, theymay be chargeda new fullticket price by the Museums, which must be paid by you on the day of the tour.

As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.

Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.

At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of 100 for lost property.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 01-May-2023

    Our Guides knowledge, experience and analysis of the Vatican was excellent. She did a great job herding us through the throngs of people.

  • 03-Apr-2023

    Maria Letizia war eine super Führerin! War sehr bemüht uns alles wichtige zu erklären und zu zeigen. Wurde nie langweilig. Kurz und knackig alles gesehen.

  • 05-Feb-2023

    We participated in the VIP Vatican In a Day Tour: Experience Art and History As Never Before tour. Our guide (Eugenia D'Andrea) was truly wonderful. We (2 couples) had a small, intimate tour on a rainy day in mid-January. We met at 10AM and had a full day touring the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, the Raphael rooms, and St. Peter's. My wife and I have professional backgrounds in architecture and art history and booked the longer tour (5 hours, instead of the 3 hour version). We walked in knowing a lot but were still blown away with how good of a job Eugenia did guiding us through the works and weaving together interesting stories to explain the significance of what we were seeing. I think the tour was supposed to run from 10:00 - 3:30 but she stayed with us longer to answer questions and ensure that we saw everything we could. What a wonderful tour guide and professional! I can't imagine trying to tackle this museum alone, especially during high season. It is so big and can get really crowded. Our guide did a remarkable job showing us the highlights and some lesser known pieces to explain the cultural and historical context of the collections and their broader significance. I know that many people visit this place successfully on their own and have a good time. For us, it was absolutely worth it to take a guided tour. It made the experience more manageable, less stressful, and more meaningful to be able to learn from Eugenia and benefit from her vast experience and knowledge of this important place.

  • 22-Jan-2023

    Die Tour war von der Zeit her so bemessen, dass man einige der wichtigsten Exponate in den Museen sehen konnte sowie die Sixtinische Kapelle und den Petersdom. Kurzum: Möchte man sich alles anschauen, reicht ein Tag nicht aus. Unser Guide hat auf lebendige Art und Weise viele Informationen und Hintergrundwissen vermittelt und war sehr freundlich. Man hatte nicht das Gefühl etwas im Vatikan nicht gesehen zu haben, allerdings wäre auch bei einer Gruppe von 4 Personen eine Mikro/ Kopfhörerkombi super gewesen, damit man in den Räumen auch mal etwas herum laufen kann. So kam man sich teilweise etwas getrieben vor.

  • 29-Dec-2022

    John’s knowledge of the Vatican and its history was extensive. He was funny and well presented. He was able to give us sight of some closed areas from the public tour. I recommend John and his company for the Vatican tour.

  • 27-Aug-2022

    Le guide que nous avons eu été John. Nous avons fait la visite du musée du Vatican, de la Chapelle Sixtine et la Basilique Saint-Pierre en après-midi. Nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir faire plus de pièces que prévu au vu de l'affluence. La visite fut très complète de par le tour que nous avons réalisé ainsi que par les commentaires de John. Très passionné et connaisseur, c'était un plaisir de passer ces quelques heures avec lui. Il n'a d'ailleurs pas compté son temps puisque nous avons fait 1h de plus pour finir la visite complète !

  • 04-Aug-2022

    We had a very interesting and pleasant Tour with Thomas. We all enjoyed it a lot. this was one of three tours we took with Through Eternity in Italy, and all of them were excellent.

  • 05-Jun-2022

    Great guide. Incredible knowledge, great personality, love of subject that drew us in!! Couldn’t have asked for a better tour! Gained a whole new understanding and appreciation of the museum complex and the Sistine Chapel. I highly recommend these tours

  • 10-May-2022

    Unser Guide John hat eine wirklich schöne, interessante und kurzweilige Tour geführt! Würden wir jederzeit wieder machen!

  • 08-May-2022

    We had the absolutely best experience with John Tinto. We were blessed to have John as our guide on back-to-back day tours of the Colleseum and the Roman Forum, and then the Vatican and St. Peter's Square and Basilica. John's delivery of details [to our specific desired level] was masterful. No matter what religious denomination, John was able to bring history to life and had a wealth of information to share. He made the tours more than enjoyable!

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