Explore the art history of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica in style on a private walking tour with an art expert - and skip the queues. Accompanied by your own private guide who specializes in art history, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your special private tour of the Vatican Museums, without wasting time waiting in line.
- Choice of several departures throughout the day
- Led by an art historian
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Skip the line
- All entrance fees included
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Your fascinating private walking tour starts at the Vatican Museums, where you will take a journey of discovery to the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Best of all, when you book your Vatican Museums Art History Walking Tour with your own private art historian, you can skip the line when you reach the Vatican Museums. There's no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!
Next, you'll visit St Peter's Basilica to admire the famous artworks by Michelangelo and Bernini, where your private walking tour concludes.
This in-depth private tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica is hosted by an English-speaking guide specializing in art history. Please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at the time of booking to alert your guide, so they can prepare for your private tour.
Schedule details
Inside of St Peter's Cathedral at Vatican City
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Departure Point:
Tour departs from Vatican Museums main entrance.
Departure Time:
- between 9am - 11pm
- between 2pm - 3pm
- at 7pm
Please include a preferred time at time of booking. The closest available time will be allocated. You must call 24-48 hours prior to travel to reconfirm exact meeting time.
Return Details:
Concludes at St. Peter's BasilicaPricing information
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Tour options:
Departs between 9:00am & 11:00am
Conducted in English
Departs between 2pm & 3pm
Conducted in English
Departs at 7pm
Conducted in English
Additional information
Visit the Raphael Rooms and see Adam and Eve depicted in the "Original Sin"
Inclusions:
- Walking tour
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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