• Vatican Museums - Enjoy the luxury of an intimate group size, with a maximum of 6 people, or the personalized touch of a private group, ensuring you make the most of your Vatican visit. Navigate effortlessly through the numerous masterpieces with an expert guide, ask any questions you have, and enjoy a tailored experience. This truly makes a significant difference!

Stroll through the elaborately adorned Gallery of the Candelabras and appreciate the trompe l’oeil in the Gallery of the Tapestries. After exploring the remarkable Gallery of the Maps, proceed to the stunning Raphael Rooms. With a professional expert tour guide, you will see all the highlights and uncover hidden treasures! Discover the fascinating history of the influential Popes and enjoy intriguing anecdotes and lesser-known stories about life in Vatican City.

• Stanze di Raffaello - Experience the Papal art collection at its finest in the Raphael Rooms
• Sistine Chapel - Receive a detailed explanation of the magnificent Sistine Chapel from your professional expert guide before entering, as speaking inside is prohibited due to its sacred nature. This ensures you are well-informed before you enter, allowing you to fully appreciate the breathtaking beauty of this world-renowned site in peaceful silence.

From January 12 through March 31, the Vatican Museums will conduct special conservation work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. During this period, scaffolding will cover the entire Last Judgment wall. The Sistine Chapel will remain open and accessible, but this particular artwork will not be visible during the restoration. Thank you for your understanding as this masterpiece receives essential care.

• St. Peter’s Basilica - Your comprehensive Vatican tour concludes with VIP access directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, bypassing the long lines. As you walk through the Basilica, learn about the secrets of its magnificent and ornate decorations, sculptures, altars, and chapels. Visit Michelangelo’s Pieta and walk down the main nave to admire the dome he designed, which crowns the largest Catholic church in the world.

• Skip the long ticket lines
• Private Option of this tour is Available!
• Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 people
• Learn from a Professional Local Expert Guide
• Enjoy Early Morning Entrance to the Vatican Museums for a quieter experience

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Get early morning access into the Vatican Museums to admire countless works, and beautiful courtyards! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy these wonderful masterpieces. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! With your expert local guide, make your way through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and of course the exceptional Sistine Chapel. Finish with the incredible Saint Peter’s Basilica.

• Important Notice Jubilee Year 2025: As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will remain exceptional. Your guide will seamlessly adapt the itinerary to include alternative highlights, ensuring the full duration and quality of your tour. Please note that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions agreed upon at the time of booking, partial or full refunds cannot be issued due to Basilica closures.
• Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
• Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
• Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel and all other artwork can only be photographed without flash.
• Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during while inside the chapel is strictly forbidden. Therefore, your guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Sistine Chapel before entering and will be able to answer more questions once you have left the space.
• St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies. If closed, your guide will provide a revised itinerary including more of the Vatican Museums. No compensation is granted in these circumstances.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
• Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. To ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
• Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
• IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
• Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a comprehensive experience.
• From January 12 through March 31, the Vatican Museums will be carrying out special conservation work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment inside the Sistine Chapel. During this time, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire Last Judgment wall. The Sistine Chapel will remain open and fully accessible, but this specific artwork will not be visible during the restoration period. Thank you for your understanding as this masterpiece receives important care.
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

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