Alone In The Vatican: Exclusive VIP Access Vatican Tour
2 h
20 max
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Overview
Experience the Sistine Chapel at its most breathtaking on a special early or after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums. Whether you go first thing in the morning before opening time or in the evening after the site has closed to the public, either way you’ll enjoy VIP access and avoid the crowds that pack the space during normal opening hours. In the capable hands of an expert guide, you’ll explore the halls of the Museums and discover some of the world’s greatest artistic treasures.
What's Included
- Join one of the most exclusive Vatican tours available.
- Get VIP access to the Sistine Chapel without crowds.
- Enjoy the company of an expert tour guide.
- Explore the Vatican Museums alone for two hours.
- Avoid the long lines at the Vatican Museums.
VIP Vatican Tour Itinerary
As the most unforgettable and exclusive way of experiencing the Sistine Chapel, this tour gives you VIP access in the morning or evening. With the choice of early or after-hours entry to the Vatican Museums, you’ll enjoy the same exquisite, crowd-free experience at the Sistine Chapel and explore with a knowledgeable guide who's a Vatican expert.
Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and slip inside the Museums without waiting in line. On the morning tour, you’ll arrive at the Va...
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Meeting Point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Vatican Museums Entrance. Your guide will be waiting on the short flight of stairs in front of the entrance door. These doors are surrounded by white marble and have "Mvsei Vaticani" engraved above the door in the stone.
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Total Customer Reviews: 64
Verified Ratings
4.3 /5
based on 64 Devour customer ratings
based on 64 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
We were in a group of 10 with an official Vatican guide, which made a world of difference. His knowledge was exceptional on all of the art works. The wine with meat and cheese at the end was a nice finish to this tour.
Verified · Kevin ·
Oct 20, 2023
· USA · Male · 65 to 74 years Excellent
This was a truly incredible experience. Not only are you getting the guided tour, with an exceptionally knowledgable guide, but also the quiet access to the Sistine Chapel (less than 50 people in the room), but at the end you get a rather filling, multi-plate meal with you choice of wine. It is such a good value for the price. Our specific guide was I Believe Sylvia and she was so kind and patient with all of us, explaining the importance of each piece and really bringing the history to life. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who is considering it, let it be known, this was a highlight of our family's trip to Rome.
Verified · Victoria ·
Oct 14, 2023
· USA · Female · 25 to 34 years Excellent
Fantastic from beginning to end! Less people with the ability to see everything without being rushed especially in the Sistine Chapel. Loved this tour and the tour guide!
Verified · Angela ·
Oct 10, 2023
· USA · Female · 45 to 54 years Great
This is a very good tour . You get private time in the Sistine Chapel and a food/wine experience in the Vatican courtyard which is cool .
Verified · Jan ·
Oct 07, 2023
· USA · Female · 55 to 64 years Excellent
Our tour guide, Debora, was the best part about our visit to the Vatican. She is a wealth of information, and she LOVES sharing the Vatican with her groups. We had all ages in our group - 70's down to a 2 year old, and Debora was the tour guide that every single one of us needed.
We were appreciative of her breadth of knowledge! She brought details to light that we would never have gotten in an audio tour. The pace of the tour was just right, although my husband became tired part of the way through. (She was so kind to periodically check on him.)
In the Sistine Chapel Debora gave us about 15 minutes to reflect on what we were seeing. She knew that for each one of us our our hearts were full from all we had seen and learned - it meant so much to be able to sit amongst the masterpiece and soak it in.
And one important aspect about Deborah to mention is her compassion. There was a couple in our group who mistakenly thought we would be seeing St. Peter's Basilica. When they realized it was not part of our tour, they were devastated. The next day they were flying out of Rome, so they only had that afternoon to see it. Debora went out of her way to set up a quick personal visit for them at the end of our tour, and she also escorted them there so that they would be sure to see it. The woman of the couple was so touched by Debora's willingness to orchestrate the visit that she was in tears. Debora was their superhero that day.
I highly recommend this tour, and I hope you can get Debora as your guide!
Verified · Laurie ·
Oct 03, 2023
· USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Know Before You Book
What is the dress code for the Vatican?
Access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is permitted only to visitors dressed modestly (no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, no hats allowed). All guests regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees.
Is this tour accessible to guests with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com to make alternative arrangements.
Is proof of identity (ID) required for this tour?
Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party, including children, have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit.
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