Vatican Highlights Tour: Semi-Private, Skip-the-Line

Embark on a small group tour of the Vatican, exploring the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and more. Experience the history and beauty of the Roman Catholic Church with an expert guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican Museums - Explore some of the most renowned paintings and sculptures from Western civilization and enjoy entertaining stories about the former popes and artists featured in the museums. With a small-group tour of up to 6 people, or your own private tour, navigate the bustling museums at a leisurely pace.
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What's Included
  • Private Option available
  • Gallery of Tapestries
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms
  • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private group of 6 people
  • Bernini’s bronze altar canopy
  • Pinecone and Octagonal Courtyard
  • Michelangelo’s ceiling & Last Judgement
  • The School of Athens painting
  • St Peter’s Basilica
  • Gallery of Maps
  • Professional, Local, Expert Guide
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What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a semi-private Vatican tour with a limit of six participants. With the assistance of an expert guide and skip-the-line tickets, delve into the Vatican Museums and marvel at the Pinecone and Octagonal Courtyard, as well as the Belvedere Torso.
Discover Constantine’s coffins and distinctive sculptures while gaining insights into Church history, the…

Location
Viale Vaticano, 100
Viale Vaticano
In front of Caffé Vaticano, just across the street from the Museum entrance. Your guide will be holding a LIvTours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Z7994xpjens
Jun 10, 2025
Excellent tour - We had a tour with Luciana and really enjoyed every minute of it. She went out of her way to ensure that we were swiftly moved through lines or avoided them, and took us into private areas. She was very informative and knowledgeable. Thank you for an excellent tour!
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Mark_e
Jun 10, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She started the tour by asking about our interests and then tailored the experience.
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Bryan_s
Jun 10, 2025
Such an enjoyable... - Such an enjoyable experience! Our guide gave us the perfect amount of information without being too much!
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Paul_p
Jun 9, 2025
Private Vatican Tour - Our private guide made the Vatican feel personal and unforgettable. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and efficient - turning a massive, often overwhelming site into a rich, intimate experience. Though the Sistine Chapel was closed, the tour through the museums and St. Peter’s was seamless and inspiring. A perfect way to explore the Vatican without the crowds.
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Christopher_m
Jun 8, 2025
Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter - knowledgeable guide, enjoyed the tour and the guide. great experience. Small group, so, all our questions were answered.
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Barbara_b
Jun 8, 2025
350 steps in... - 350 steps in claustrophobic stairway to get up in dome. BUT the elevator takes you to the roof of the Basilica, worth the price!
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Katie
Jun 8, 2025
A great tour! - My mom and I had a fantastic time with Laura P on our private tour. :) She was very knowledgeable and kind. My mom particularly enjoyed hearing about the hall with the map frescoes, and I really appreciated all of the information about how and why different parts of the collection/museum were gathered, displayed, and constructed. Overall, the tour was informative, engaging, and really just a wonderful way to spend a Wednesday morning. While we didn't realise we'd miss going to St. Peter's as part of the tour due to the Vatican's scheduling, it was ultimately a bonus! Laura gave us all the directions we needed to visit after the tour, and we got to spend more time in other parts of the museum.
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Haily_j
Jun 8, 2025
We loved it!!! - This was THE best tour I’ve ever taken. It was just me and my husband and tour guide, very personable, she was so knowledgeable and so nice!!!! Would highly recommend!
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Ashlee_r
Jun 8, 2025
Great tour!! - Fabulous tour! Lucille is amazing! The sistene chapel was beautiful and all the museums were fantastic.
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Campaignpremiere
Jun 11, 2025
Skip this tour on Wednesdays. Not as advertised - Do NOT book on a Wednesday. The basilica is always closed Wednesday mornings so you only get half the tour. The guide said we could see the Basilica on our own after the Vatican, but no way! The stagnant line in sweltering heat is not an option without a skip the line pass. We were very sad not to get the full tour described. The closure is neither sudden nor unexpected. Please do not advertise this tour as an option on Wednesdays.
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From $207
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).