Private Vatican Museums Hidden Gems Tour with Optional Pick-Up

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Starts
Caffè Vaticano
Duration
4 Hrs.
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Step into the heart of Vatican City on a private four-hour journey through the Vatican Museums, where world-renowned art and hidden treasures await. With your personal guide, you'll skip the lines and explore masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, the awe-inspiring Pinacoteca, and the tranquil Cortile della Pigna.

This exclusive experience grants you access to exquisite galleries and rooms often missed by the crowds, including works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Marvel at the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries, each offering a unique glimpse into Renaissance artistry and history.

Your tour continues with seamless entry into St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can stand before Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s majestic Baldachin. Feel the spiritual energy and architectural grandeur that make this basilica a must-see for visitors to Rome, Italy.

Choose the luxury option to enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off from centrally located accommodations within the Aurelian Walls, making your visit even more comfortable. Tours are available in several languages and are suitable for all fitness levels, with thoughtful guidance on dress code and accessibility.

End your unforgettable experience in St. Peter’s Square, surrounded by Bernini’s iconic colonnades. Availability is limited, so secure your spot now for an unparalleled exploration of art, history, and spirituality in the Vatican.

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Included

Access to the Pinacoteca Art Gallery
Only for COMFORT Option: Pick-up included
Only for LUXURY Option: Pick-up and Drop-off included
Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide for A Private Walking Tour
Shortcut to St. Peter's Basilica (free access)
Skip the Line Tickets
Visit to the Sistine Chapel

Destinations

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Vatican City

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Attractions

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St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican CitySt Peter's Basilica

Options

Comfort Option
Pick up included: This tour option has a PICK-UP SERVICE INCLUDED in the offer.
Pickup included
Basic Option
No Transportation: This tour option has NO TRANSFERS included. Meet and greet with the guide on-site at Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100
Luxury Option
Pick up and drop off included: This tour option has PICK-UP and DROP-OFF SERVICE INCLUDED in the offer.
Pickup included

Good to know

Allow at least 20 minutes for monument/attraction security checks.
Children under 18 require a valid passport or ID for age verification on the tour day.
Dress appropriately for worship places and museums; no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Cover knees and shoulders for both genders to avoid entry issues.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Please notify us of mobility issues or disabilities.
Please review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.
St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel may close last-minute for ceremonies; extended Vatican Museums tour offered in such cases.
Timings and reservations may vary and are subject to last-minute changes.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
Wear comfortable shoes for moderate walking during the tour.
Wheelchair users note partial museum accessibility; Basilica not included.

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