Best Private VIP Tours of Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tickets

Vatican City is its own country! This alone is reason enough to visit this unique place, but there is so much more to appreciate. Housing ancient Roman sculptures and Renaissance frescoes, including Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican is a must-see when in Rome.

These tours allow you to skip the long line, which takes hours to wait in during peak season. They also offer a guided, informative opportunity to explore the Vatican, providing you with a wealth of information and context for the beautiful things you will find there.

The Vatican is one of the world’s greatest historical and cultural treasures, and a private Vatican tour is certainly the best way to experience it!

Prices 2021

The cost of tickets starts at about USD $110. This tour lasts three hours and provides a personal guide and VIP access, allowing you to skip the lines. Tours average around USD $170 for increasingly special and unique experiences.

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Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Tour

Immerse yourself in the Vatican's awe-inspiring art with no-wait access to the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and more.

$24.50

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Early Access Vatican Tour

Get an early start to your sightseeing at the Vatican Museums with admission before opening hours. Follow an expert guide through the complex before the general public and avoid the crowds during your 3-hour tour. Marvel at Michelangelo's world-renowned works at the Sistine Chapel and...

$66.08

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Vatican By Night tour -Best of Vatican tour

The UNESCO–listed Vatican ranks among the world’s must-see destinations, but the crowds can make exploring a challenge. On this tour, visit the Vatican in the comparative calm of the evening, and enjoy skip-the-line entry to St. Peter's Basilica. Delve into the Borgia Apartments, the Raphael...

$99.67

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Rome: Vatican at Night Exclusive Small Group Tour

Experience the wonders of the Vatican Museums in the evening, after the crowds have gone home. Explore the museum in the magical, dreamlike state of the evening hours. Enjoy a small group tour of only 6 people to make this experience even more intimate.

$151.13

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Vatican City Private Tour

Enjoy a private guided tour of the Vatican City State with skip-the-line tickets. Discover the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica.

$195.71

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Rome: Private Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour - VIP Entrance

Experience the highlights of the Vatican City on a 3-hour private tour with VIP access. Explore one of the most extraordinary art collections in the world. Pause in the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's masterpiece with an expert guide.

$242.46

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Private Early Morning Vatican Tour with Hotel Pickup

Beat the crowds by visiting the Vatican first thing in the morning with this tour of one of Rome's most popular attractions. You'll get picked up from your hotel and head straight to the Vatican, with VIP skip-the-line tickets and a private tour.

$250.07

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Times

Private tours of the Vatican last three hours and include access to all of the Vatican that is open to the public, as well as the Sistine Chapel. You then have free access to St Peters Basilica – though some tours include this too!

Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm

Best time to go

Vatican City is best to visit during Italy’s spring (March – May) and Autumn (September – November) seasons. The days are temperate and pleasant, and the main holiday crowds are gone.

The best time of day to visit the Vatican is in the early morning and again in the evening, outside of normal visiting hours! On these tours, you’ll miss the crowds completely for a more intimate experience.

Sistine Chapel Private Tour

The only time you can hope to tour the Sistine Chapel privately is outside of normal visiting hours. During the day the chapel is packed. It is still exquisite and not to be missed – but don’t go in hoping to get some alone time in the beautiful structure!

Private tours of the Sistine Chapel are included in the early-bird and evening tours of the Vatican. This is the best way to experience it especially if you don’t like a crowd.

Private Vatican Tours

Choose between three amazing options! The classic private tour, the early morning private tour, and the private evening tour. Read on to find the best option for you!

Early-Bird Vatican Private Tour

Enjoy the Vatican’s wealth of history and beauty in absolute calm and peace. With about 10% of the usual crowds present, the early tour is ideal for those interested in photography, or just uncomfortable in crowds.

This exclusive Vatican private tour is limited to a small number of people and offered by only a few tour companies. Beat the crowds by visiting the Vatican first thing in the morning!

At the Sistine Chapel, you’ll enter through a special door only available only if accompanied by your guide, and have private access to the chapel. Unrivaled in its impact on religion and art, this is an extraordinary place to be alone in!

Take the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most influential religious sites without the many other people who want to too! Indescribably beautiful and full of treasures, this tour is perfect for everyone. And since it’s only three hours, even children can join in.

Classic Private Vatican Tour

Enjoy fast-track access to the Vatican Museum, saving hours of your holiday time! This ticket includes a private tour of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and St Peters Basilica. It also comes with headphones so that you can easily hear your guide.

Tour the many galleries and lovely grounds of the Vatican. Take in its beauty in a small group with a dedicated, knowledgable guide. It is certainly the best way to spend three hours of your Roman holiday!

Vatican-By-Night Private Tour

These are the best Vatican tours! Experience the beauty of the Vatican in the magical, dreamlike state of the evening. When everyone has left, you can tour it privately in a small group. Discovering one of the world’s richest art collection in the quiet of the evening is a phenomenal experience.

The tour takes you through the Sistine Chapel, grand and empty, and ends in St Peters Square. Here you’ll enjoy an orientation tour of the Basilica and a rare opportunity to see the square standing empty.