Vatican Museums, the Niccoline and Sistine Chapels Private Tour
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Vatican Museums, the Niccoline and Sistine Chapels Private Tour
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If you want to be among those few priviledged visitors, do not hesitate to check out our “Tours of the Vatican with Restricted Areas” and discover how to visit the Vatican with a private Guide, entering most of the restricted areas of the Museums! Visit part of the "hidden Vatican Museums" with this unforgettable tour. The tour is conducted by an educational guide authorised by Vatican City State and includes: Vatican Museums, Niccolina Chapel, Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Geographical Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel.
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- "Skip the line" entrance tickets in the Vatican Museums
- Educational professional guide authorised by Vatican City State
- Entrance in the Niccolina Chapel (Hidden Vatican)
- Entrance in the Raphael’s Rooms and in the Gallery of the Candelabra
- Entrance in the Gallery of the Tapestries and in the Gallery of the Geographical Maps
- Entrance in the Sistine Chapel
What's not included- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance in St. Peter's Basilica
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick up at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120696P109- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
- Dress code required for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120696P109
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- 1The Vatican City boasts countless great museums, with extensive art collections attracting thousands of visitors everyday. Inside the Vatican Museums a vast number of art pieces and amazing architectures can be admired, belonging to different periods, cultures and countries from all over the world. One of the biggest exhibition spaces inside the Vatican is the Pio-Clementine Museum, built in the 18th century as ordered by Pope Julius II to host countless Ancient Greek and Roman collections belonging to the Papacy. The Niccoline Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. It is especially notable for its fresco paintings by Fra Angelico and his assistants, who may have executed much of the actual work. The name is derived from its patron, Pope Nicholas V, who had it built for use as his private chapel. The walls were decorated by Fra Angelico with images of two of the earliest Christian martyrs.
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- MarilynC23300 contributionsUnforgettable experienceI requested the tickets in July for the New Year mass at The Vatican. Around the second week of December, I received a confirmation email from The Vatican office with instructions on how to retrieve our tickets at the Vatican. We arrived around 2:30pm on New Year eve, there was a long line already, Mass was scheduled to start at 5pm. At 3pm they started to let us in, the process was a bit chaotic. Mass started at 5pm, it lasted about an hour. It was simply beautiful. The choir was angelical. At the end of the mass, the Pope took the time to randomly give blessings, sign books, and give chocolates to some children, my child included. It was a very special moment for our entire family.Written January 15, 2025
- maryrJ3703GC0 contributionsWorth the stop!Fantastic side trip on our way to Montepulciano from Rome Airport. Walked the bridge then had Great lunch in little restaurant, then on our way!Written November 17, 2024
- 293ednah0 contributionsUnforgettable experience!What an unforgettable experience! Francesco was great to work with, answering questions beforehand and arranging everything to keep it hassle free for us. The tour company provided private transport for our family and wheelchair assistance for our mother. When our group had to split up, Francesco maintained communications throughout and even sent pictures so we knew where the others were located. Wonderful customer service. Our seats were incredible! The pope went right in front of us. Highly recommendWritten November 14, 2024
- valerielH7400EI0 contributionsGreat experience. 100% recommendedI would recommend 100% this tour. It was a unique experience without all the hassle. The seats were well located. The company was so easy to work with, the communication was great and the service they provided was convenient. They do everything for you! I would definitely do it again with them. If you have little kids, bring something to entertain them while they wait but the rest was a magnificent experience. Great job they did with me and my family.Written October 19, 2024
- teresacU7691PF0 contributionsUnforgettable and like nothing elseWhen we did this tour we went to the San Sebastiano Catacombs by request - we also saw the incredible Quo Vadis church and the footprints of Jesus in the San Sebastiano church. The catacombs are a place like no other. We learned a lot during this tour. We also enjoyed learning about the Ancient Appian Way. Thank you to Sabrina, our tour guide, who went out of her way to make this happen for us at the last minute!Written October 16, 2024
- teresacU7691PF0 contributionsA truly holy and beautiful experienceThis tour was a truly unique, touching and unforgettable experience! We are so incredibly fortunate to have been able to see the places where St Rita lived her life. We learned so much that we did not know and feel a true closeness to St Rita. Thank you to our wonderful guides Francesco and Sabrina.Written October 16, 2024
- teresacU7691PF0 contributionsTruly special holy sitesThis was a really special tour. We learned so much about the first Eucharistic miracle and the Holy Face of Jesus. These holy sites are not to be missed. The surroundings were beautiful and there was incredible artwork in the churches. I really got the most out of seeing the museums also which helped me to really understand what I was looking at, as they had incredible descriptions of things I never heard about before. Our guide, Francesco, was also really wonderful. On top of everything, he also ensured we were well fed with the most delicious specialties of the area! Thank you Francesco for helping us to feel right at home.Written October 16, 2024
- G9265BRdeborag0 contributionsBest tourBeautiful experience, Luigi was the best driver and Sabrina was a wonderfull tour guide so patient and attentive they are the bestWritten October 2, 2024
- ariastricindy0 contributionsPerfect way to see Rome!!That was the way to see Rome!! Our own private driver and tour guides. No lines no waiting. We had them all to ourselves and the experience was amazing. We saw so much with ease. The guides were warm, attentive, accommodating! We don't speak Italian so there was some difficulty understanding, at times, with our jet lagged brains or I would have given it a 5 star.Written September 22, 2024
- 611emanuell0 contributionsGreat experience, and must doThe tour guide was very knowledgeable and knew all of the history. He took us on a trip through time and explained all of the events relating to the Holy House. He explained the creativity behind the aestetics of the Holy House. I would definitely do it again. If you are staying in Loreto this company does tours as well.Written September 7, 2024
- 943reenab0 contributionsPadre PioAs a devotee, I hope people can differentiate tourist spot from sacred places like this one. San Giovanni Rotondo is Far from cities but reachable with public transportation. A beautiful place but we were there for 4-5hrs. Overall, its nice to add in your journey to see the pilgrims of Padre Pio.Written August 6, 2024
- lauramP3190PQ0 contributionsExceptional trip very inspiring!This was the best tour ever! Francesco and the driver were so polite and informative. Francesco made it a very special and memorable experience. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you for everything we look forward to booking additional trips.Written April 26, 2024
- BoardingPass6519330 contributionsA Great Experience at San Giovanni RotondoOur trip to see Padre Pio was a great experience! Francesco was our guide for the tour, and he was an excellent companion.Written April 17, 2024
- Pioneer572222754850 contributionsAmazing!Our tours guides were awesome!!!! The day was filled with adventure and even though we could not do the boat ride because of rough waters it was worth taking this tour! The views and the sights of the island are absolutely stunning! The lunch we had was off the charts! We were treated like royalty!Written March 13, 2024
- Pioneer572222754850 contributionsAmazingOur tour guide’s Francisco and Roberto were outstanding! What an amazing day! Three great villages to see and visiting an amazing winery with great tasting wines!! Highly recommend!!Written March 13, 2024
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