Exclusive Sistine Chapel Tour

Enjoy the Sistine Chapel & the Vatican Museum...open just for you!

Pick-up, drop off at your hote, skip-the-line & transportation with a Mercedes car or van included!

Duration

about 3 hours

Exclusive VIP Access

Pick up & drop off at your hotel

Private Transportation

Professional Guides

Activity level

moderate

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Exclusive Access to the Sistine Chapel (open just for you)

– Ceiling by Michelangelo
– Last Judgement by Michelangelo
– Other Renaissance Masterpieces

Exclusive Access to the Vatican Museum (open just for you)

– Pinecone Courtyard, Laocoon
– Round Room, Greek Cross Room
– Gallery of the Maps & others

Exclusive Access to the Raphael Rooms

– Stanza della Segnatura (School of Athens)
– Stanza di Eliodoro
– Sala di Costantino

Tour Description

Exclusive Sistine Chapel Tour: the ultimate Vatican experience.

Alone in the Sistine Chapel…is that possible? The answer is yes!

Our tour leaders and drivers will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the Vatican.

You will enter either before the museum has opened, or after it has closed to the general public (you can choose to have a morning or an evening tour).

1. The Vatican Museum

You will start your Exclusive Sistine Chapel Tour from the Vatican Museum, which is home to some of the most famous artworks in the world.

An official Vatican Guide will take care of you, and guide you through the galleries and the rooms of this spectacular museum.

You will see Greek and Roman statues, colorful frescoes, and wonderful marble floors.

Laocoon, the Belvedere Torso, and the gilded bronze statue of Hercules are only some of the masterpieces that you will get to see during your tour.

Then, you’ll walk through the ornately decorated galleries that lead to the Raphael Rooms – the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Maps. We bet it’ll be the most impressive indoor half-mile you’ll ever walk!

On the way, you’ll admire the frescoes that cover every surface, as well as the stuccoes and gilded decorations. You’ll also literally have an overview of the whole of Italy in the Gallery of the Maps. The walls are beautifully painted with the oldest maps of Italy.

Next, it will be time for an encounter with one of the great Renaissance masters – Raphael.

- The Raphael Rooms

Where did the Pope live in the early 1500s? In the most beautiful rooms of the Vatican, of course: the Raphael Rooms.

Usually, these rooms are really crowded and stuffy. Our Exclusive Sistine Chapel Tour offers you the privilege to have them all to yourself.

Your guide will tell you about Raphael’s temper and legendary talent, which made him the only rival Michelangelo feared.

You will admire the unique colors of his frescoes, his inimitable style, and his dramatic compositions.

Your guide will show you the School of Athens – a great tribute to classical art – the Liberation of St. Peter’s, and many other masterpieces, preparing you for the grand finale: the Sistine Chapel.

2. The Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous churches in the world. And for a reason.

The Ceiling and the Last Judgement by Michelangelo are among the greatest artworks ever created.

Also, it’s in the Sistine Chapel that the Cardinals gather to elect the new Pope. It is not only a gorgeous church, but also an incredibly important historical site.

That’s why the Chapel is always so crowded.

But with our Exclusive Sistine Chapel Tour, you will have it all to yourself.

Usually, the guides are not allowed to describe the frescoes while in the Chapel. This is another privilege that you will have as a VIP customer.

Your guide will tell you all about the artworks and how Michelangelo painted his greatest masterpiece.

Was he really lying on his back? Did he really do everything by himself? Your guide will be there to answer all your questions.

Being alone in the Sistine Chapel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Book our exclusive Sistine Chapel Tour for an experience that is truly unforgettable.

IMPORTANT INFO!

You MUST bring an ID, a passport or a driver’s license to enter the sights.

Your knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the Vatican

IMPORTANT INFO!

You MUST bring an ID, a passport or a driver’s license to enter the sights.

Your knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the Vatican

Starting Time

6.00 am: pick up at your hotel (6.45 am entrance to the Vatican)

5.15 pm: pick up at your hotel (6.00 pm: entrance to the Vatican)

6.15 pm: pick up at your hotel (7.00 pm: entrance to the Vatican)

What's included

Exclusive access

You'll be alone in the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel!

Transportation

Mercedes car or van

Pick-up and drop-ff at your hotel

Pricing

8000 € for 1 person

250 € per additional person

Contact us if you want more info or to design a tailored tour!

Send us a message using the form below, contact us via

Whatsapp, or call us at +39 376 165 1457

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We were amazed by the service we received in Rome and even in Benevento. Giovanni went above and beyond to organize tours and transportation for our family of 15 traveling. Massimo was an incredible and knowledgeable tour guide in Rome. He made it fun for the kids and knew when to take a break. Provided water and an amazing lunch spot for us all. We still are talking about some of the stories he told us. Stefano met us at the train in Benevento and was only supposed to drive us through San Bartolomeo, my father's hometown. But he pulled up my father's and grandfather's genealogy and found some interesting facts that were amazing to find out. He printed and laminated it for us to take. It was an emotional day but such a wonderful part of the trip. The minibus was perfect for everyone to fit comfortably and head over to Almafi. Thank you Giovanni and your amazing staff for making this trip one of the most memorable trips ever!!!

Giovanni was so exceptional at his job that you left the trip feeling torn between wanting to tell the World and also keeping him a best kept secret. Everything that he had orchestrated happened, seamlessly for us as if he had choreographed the entire country of Italy to show up, act, behave on queue. I put together a lot of trips, all over the world, for a group of around 20 friends each adventure. As the chief coordinator, you are always a little concerned about third party tours and tour guides: will everyone show up, is this a scam, can they speak English? Giovanni had infinite patience answering my questions and provided so much detail about our adventure, that everyone knew what to expect ahead of time. He took into consideration everyone’s interest, abilities and aptitudes. We saw a side of Italy that felt intimate and entertaining. There are not enough stars in the galaxy to award him.

What a great experience for me and my family to have these private tours planned by Giovanni. We wanted a curated set of events during our time in Rome and Florence and Gio delivered such a wonderful set of activities to suit my husband and I and our two teenagers. Each of the four days was a memorable experience. Alex was so fantastic and I would recommend him highly- we had one our best meals with him just learning from him and having great conversation. Andres in Florence was a blast and incredibly connected to the history of the area, just a wealth of information so much so that we are definitely coming back to Florence to spend more time. Caterina walked us through the Roman ruins and the Colosseum which was awe inspiring. And, one of the best things we did which I highly recommend is a pasta making class with Romina. We learned to make two dishes with her and then ate the food we had prepared. Such a great way to spend our time connecting to Roma. Thank you Gio and to all our guides! We will cherish our memories made together.

Giovanni-thank you for a wonderful itinerary of guided visits to all the sights in Rome! We so appreciated the communication and detailed planning that ensured our visits to the Vatican/St. Peter's, Colosseum, Hadrian's Villa and Florence came off without a hitch.
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You covered every detail, down to lunch reservations, business class train tickets and wonderful air-conditioned transportation with friendly drivers!
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I highly recommend Italian ArtVentures. We decided to use a private tour company, rather than the cruise ship excursions, and we were not disappointed. Giovanni was excellent at planning. We booked a tour in Rome and Pompeii. Giovanni was able to customize a tour that was special to us, so we could visit the LDS temple. Maria was our guide at the Vatican. She was fun, smart, and thoughtful. She translated for us as needed and was able to answer all of our questions. One major bonus of having a tour guide is skipping the line for St. Peter's Basilica. Our driver was awesome, traveling quickly and safely. The van was new, clean, and comfortable. We asked for a restaurant recommendation, and Giovanni made us reservations for Amalfi. It was incredible. The next day, we went to Pompeii with Stefano. He was fantastic. He made sure we saw the highlights and we avoided the crowds because of his expertise in the area. Booking was simple, communication was excellent, the cost was well worth what you get. This company is very professional. Totally awesome experience!

Truly outstanding experience visiting the Vatican with Maria! She was the perfect guide - knowledgable, smart, funny, passionate about the subject matter. She had a deep knowledge of the art, architecture, history, and the religious significance of the whole area, and gave us thoughtful, interesting commentary throughout our tour. Although she seemed to have a bottomless knowledge of everything, she also knew how to present the information in a way that was considered, insightful, and crucially, not too overwhelming for us. As we walked, she called attention to many things, some big, others details that could easily be missed. She was well prepared, but also brilliant at answering questions and flexible about following our interests. Several times she pointed out a small detail, then drew a connection back to it later in the tour. She knew the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, courtyard and Basilica like the back of her hand, steering us to less crowded routes and perfect viewing vantages. One of us is Catholic, and one of us loves art, and Maria brilliantly held both our interests throughout the tour. Highly Recommend!

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