Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

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Rome, Italy

Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

From $270.17

Price varies by group size

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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

4 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 4 more

Overview

Skip-the-line at the Vatican Museums on this tour of one of the world’s most renowned collections of art. With a private guide, go straight inside the complex to admire the Vatican’s architecture, marvel at works by masters like Raphael and Caravaggio, and see some of the ‘hidden,’ off-the-beaten-path sites that many visitors miss. Of course, you visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, and enter St. Peter’s Basilica from the museums, avoiding the main entrance line.

Explore the Vatican Museums on a skip-the-line tour
See the Sistine Chapel and visit St. Peter's Basilica
A private guide ensures a personalized experience
Round-trip transfers from your Rome hotel included

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From $270.17

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What's Included

Private Walking Tour

Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide

Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)

Access to the Rooms of Raphael or Cabinet of Masks

Skip The lIne Tickets

St. Peter's Dome and drop off service (if Luxury Option Selected)

Food & Beverage

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A dress code is in place to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
OPERATED BY Eyes of Rome

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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Traveler Tips

"Personal attention, great guide, plus you get to pass everyone and see extra things that others didn't see." See review
"Since it was New Year's Eve, the tour company arranged to pick us up earlier than originally scheduled so that we would be able to see all of the Vatican before its early closing." See review

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Vatican city and St Peter Basilica

pmppainting

, Oct 2021

Elisa had great knowledge of the Vatican city kids were e gaged too. She showed us how the tapestries move as you walk by them due to the way they were made 3 D like.. We also were able to pray inside basilica

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Tour of a lifetime!

Donald_T

, Aug 2021

If you have never been to the Vatican this is the tour to take. From St. Peter's Square to climbing the stairs to the top of St. Peter's dome, to the rooms of Raphael and the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and everything in between... Our family had an amazing time seeing the sights and learning the history of the Vatican. 5 Stars!

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Great Vatican tour

Lisa_D

, Jun 2021

I LOVED the Vatican tour we had. So much to see but Marco was fabulous and showed us so much more than we ever thought. Loved the hotel pick up as well

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Response from Host , Jun 2021

Ciao Lisa, grazie mille for your 5-star review! Marco will appreciate your compliments. We are really happy you enjoyed your tour and we look forward to your next visit!

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Special Day

Dennis S

, Jan 2020

Our party of six enjoyed the private tour of the Vatican very much. Alessia was an excellent guide: very professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Since it was New Year's Eve, the tour company arranged to pick us up earlier than originally scheduled so that we would be able to see all of the Vatican before its early closing. Alessia expertly led us through the extremely crowded Vatican, and we did not miss a thing. We would not have been able to navigate the day without her guidance. It was truly a memorable tour that we highly recommend.

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Wonderful, personal experience.

Janeen C

, Nov 2019

Our guide, Louisa arrived right on time, arranged travel to vatican and we slipped right through every entry. She was professional, knowledgeable, and an excellent guide. Great way to see the details of Vatican city.

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Private Vatican tour

raybX8724FP

, Nov 2019

Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone going with family. Skipping the lines is the only way to go. Lines are horrible, very long.

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Spectacular introduction to the Vatican

stan j

, Nov 2019

Karin led us on a very informative, beautiful personal tour. Her pace was just right, moving swiftly when appropriate and pausing for her very well prepared explanations. We were very satisfied by the scope and the depth of our tour. We'll try to get back again.

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Extraordinary Tour and Guide

CJG87

, Oct 2019

Our guide, Rosalba, is experienced, prepared, expert, cordial and patient. Plus she was early when picking us up at our hotel. The tour was all that was promised - transport, timing, easy access to the attractions, and no lines (!). There is really no better way to see these attractions, and no better guide than Rosalba.

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Fantastic Tour! Rosie is AWESOME!!

stephanievallejo7

, Oct 2019

This was one of the best tours I've ever taken! Our tour guide, Rosie, was incredibly knowledgeable and made every effort to ensure that the tour covered everything we wanted to see within the Vatican. She really personalized it to our interests. That and the fact that we didn't have to wait in any of the numerous lines throughout the Vatican museums made this experience well worth it. The hidden gems part of the tour is really fascinating and lets you go into parts of the museums that are roped off. Its a nice break from the throngs of people at the Vatican. If you want to maximize your time at the Vatican with an expert I highly recommend this tour with Rosie! Thank you so much Rosie! We had a such wonderful day with you.

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Magnificent

Jodie B

, Oct 2019

Words cannot do justice to reflect our tour guide, Daniella, she was exceptional. From the beginning to the end she was very informative, caring and adapted the tour to our requirements. We were shown both inside and outside the Vatican and the hidden gems were amazing. Daniella was very articulate in describing the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s of Bascilica. The tour didn’t feel rushed and she expertly navigated us through the crowds so we could see many of the important sculptures up close up. Thank you, Daniella for a wonderful visit to the Vatican.

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