Vatican City Private Museums and Chapel Tour

Explore the wonders of Vatican City on this exclusive private tour, offering a guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with special access to the Holy Door. With skip-the-line privileges, bypass long queues and dive straight into the Vatican’s artistic and historical treasures.
Your journey begins in the Vatican Museums, where your expert guide will lead you through the most renowned galleries, unveiling masterpieces from ancient sculptures to Renaissance frescoes.

Next, step into the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, two of the most celebrated works in art history.

Conclude with special access to the Holy Door, a sacred threshold opened only during Jubilee Years. This marks the end of the guided portion, but you may independently explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Meeting Point

Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8

Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8, 00136 Roma RM, Italy

Meet Your Guide: Make your way to Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8. Look for our friendly Wanderwise staff holding a flag – they'll be ready to greet you and begin your Vatican adventure!

What's included:

• Skip-the-line to the Vatican Museums
• Expert Private Guide: Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through Vatican City
• Headsets to hear the guide better (from 6 & more participants)
• Access St. Peter's Basilica from the Holy Door
• Bypass the queues & maximize your time exploring with pre-reserved tickets

Not included:

• Transfer services
• Gratuities
• Dome access is not included. Tickets (€10 per person) can be purchased inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

271/e, Roma RM, Rome, 00171

Immerse yourself in a world of artistic and historical marvels within the Vatican Museums. Explore vast galleries brimming with sculptures, paintings, and artifacts, spanning from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance. Your expert guide will navigate you through iconic spaces like the Gallery of Maps, featuring intricate cartographical masterpieces, revealing the geographical understanding of the past.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, 00165

Prepare to be awestruck by the Sistine Chapel, a pinnacle of Renaissance art. Gaze upwards at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis, and marvel at the powerful Last Judgement adorning the altar wall. Your knowledgeable guide will unveil the rich symbolism and stories hidden within these artistic wonders.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120

Enter St. Peter’s Basilica through the Holy Door, gaining direct access to the world’s largest church. Once inside, explore at your own pace and take in the breathtaking grandeur of this sacred space. Admire the intricate mosaics, towering columns, and magnificent sculptures that fill the vast interior. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, a deeply moving depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ, and stand beneath Bernini’s majestic bronze canopy, which soars above the main altar. While this part of the visit is self-guided, the Basilica’s awe-inspiring beauty and rich history speak for themselves, making for an unforgettable experience.

45 minutes