Tour description
Enjoy an exclusive private tour of the Vatican Museums, designed to reveal the most iconic masterpieces of art and history.
Sistine Chapel: Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling and Last Judgment.
Raphael Rooms: Discover Renaissance brilliance in the School of Athens and more.
Gallery of Maps and more: Walk through grand halls filled with ancient art and treasures.
Tour details
Included
- Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Entrance ticket to the Sistine Chapel
- Private guided tour in English
- Official guide
- Headset to hear the guide clearly (over 6 people)
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Included” section
Meeting point
Meet your guide next to ‘Caffè Vaticano’, Viale Vaticano 100, 15 minutes before the tour departing time.
Look for the Kirba Tours sign or flag.
Address
Viale Vaticano 100, Rome
Location name/meeting point
Next to Caffè Vaticano
Important Tour Info
Valid ID or passport mandatory; entry not guaranteed without it. Full names (as on ID) must be provided at booking. Incomplete or incorrect info may result in denied entry and loss of the tour.
Arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point.
- Please dress appropriately for this holy place and ensure that your shoulders and knees are covered.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Security check with metal detector required at the Vatican Museums; expect possible wait times.
This is a list of prohibited items inside the Vatican Museums. It includes:
a) food and beverages of any kind;
b) luggage, bags, packages, and containers that exceed the dimensions of 40 x 35 x 15 cm;
c) backpacks, with the possible exception of small ones that can be worn on the shoulders and do not protrude more than 15 cm from the body’s silhouette at the maximum point;
d) pointed umbrellas or those of medium and large sizes, sticks (when not used to facilitate mobility), tripods for cameras and camcorders, signs and signs of any kind;
e) knives, scissors, and/or metallic tools of various kinds that could pose a danger to people and/or the exhibited works inside the Museums;
f) power banks and any object that, at the indisputable discretion of the Custody Corps, may pose a danger to the integrity and safety of the Vatican Museums’ premises.No pets allowed.
The Vatican Museum Administration may close the Museum or parts of it at any time, with or without notice, due to events, strikes, or any other reasons.
If you arrive late at the meeting point, you might miss the entrance. No-shows/late arrivals will not be refunded.
