Off-limits Vatican Museum with Bramante staircase & Nicolina Chapel Private tour
guarantee
5 hours
meet on location or pick up
Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica during this private, 5-hour tour!
Allow an art history Vatican accredited expert guide to share the history of Vatican Galleries and the magnificent masterpieces housed within them. Skip the line tickets will maximize your time allowing you to enjoy the wonders of the Vatican.
Designed by Donato Bramante, the double-helix staircase of the Pio Clementine Museum was developed to allow the pope to easily access his chambers. This architectural masterpiece is usually off-limits to the general public. However, you get to access it along with its fascinating history.
The Niccoline Chapel is beautifully decorated by Fra Angelico (Beato Angelico)’s frescoes and is a forbidden area of the Vatican that was usually only accessible to VIPs visiting the Pope. For you, its doors will open! Join us on this Vatican adventure!
Included
Professional Private guide for 5 hours
Access to the restricted areas of Niccoline Chapel and Bramante Staircase
Private tour,Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
Entry/Admission - Stanze di Raffaello
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Excluded
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Requirements
We suggest to bring:
Confortable shoes
Refillable bottle of Water
Attention
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required 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
- St Peter's Basilica is a Church and as such the Vatican can decide to close it for religious functions without any notice. We are not responsible for unexpected closure of the Basilica; When the Basilica of St. Peter is closed for religious functions, you will spend longer time in the Vatican galleries with your guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If you arrive late you might loose the entrance to the Vatican Museums
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Please note departure point: In front of the Vatican Museums entrance, marble door with the sign Musei Vaticani Address: Opposite to Viale Vaticano 100