Vatican Private Tours
Vatican Private Tour: Visitor Highlights
#PicturePerfect Vatican
Best Way To See The Vatican
Prepare Your Visit To The Vatican
Quick Facts
City
Vatican
Known For
Art, History & Religion
Activity Type
Museum Visit
Yearly Visitors
5 Million
High Season
June - August
Currency Required
European Euro
Time Zone
GMT +2:00
DoTravel Pick
Vatican Private Tour: Visitor Highlights
- Gain insider insights into one of the worlds most powerful institutions, and the seat of the Catholic Church, thanks to your Vatican VIP tour guide.
- Marvel at St. Peter’s Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Donato Bramante, and Carlo Maderno, asking as many questions as you like to your private tour guide!
- Visit the Sistine Chapel and see the ceiling painted by Michaelangelo which includes “The Creation of Adam” yes at your own pace!
- Explore the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps and the Gallery of the Tapestries without needing to parade around in a group.
- See Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo, Botticelli, Pinturicchio, Perugino, Ghirlandaio, and Raphael, as well as some ancient statues that are part of the Vatican collection. The fewer the numbers the more you have time to see!
- Have your personal tour guide snap a photo of you next to the Egyptians Obelisk in the center of St. Peter’s Square.
- Behold the Pietà, and learn about Michelangelo’s famous sculpture with one-to-one attention!
#PicturePerfect Vatican
- The interior of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica & from St Peter’s Square
- Michaelangelo’s painted ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
- The 2D ceiling in the Gallery of Tapestries which looks 3D
Best Way To See The Vatican
- Combine your visits - When you buy your Vatican City tour tickets in combination with tours for sites in Rome, you often get a discounted price. Here are some must-sees to combine with your private Vatican tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo and the National Roman Museum!
- Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days to book your private Vatican tour. The crowds are generally less on these days.
- Everyone tries to ‘beat the crowds’ by going in the morning which often means the afternoon is relatively less crowded!
- The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays apart from the last Sunday of the month (when entrance is free).
Prepare Your Visit To The Vatican
- There is a strict dress code to enter The Vatican: your knees, shoulders (and everything between) should be covered!
- Needless to say, dress according to the season. It can get hot and cold inside as well as outside!
- Only bring the essentials - Bags larger than 40 x 35 x 15 will need to be stored in the cloakroom. You can store your bags free of charge.
- Wear comfortable shoes - With more than 7km of galleries, forget fashion and start thinking practical!
- Don’t forget your camera - You’ll have lots of memories you’ll want to preserve!
- Bring money - A souvenir is a great way to remember your visit. Rosaries, crucifixes, books, stamps, and coins (the Vatican has its own mint) are some great available options for souvenirs!