Private First Entry Vatican Visit with Bramante Staircase, Rome

With early-access tickets and an expert guide, this private experience is one of the best ways to discover the Vatican City. Start with the Vatican Museums, where your guide will help navigate the vast network of collections with your interests (and preferred pace) in mind. Typical options include the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gregorian Egyptian Museum, and the Gallery of Maps. Your visit concludes with two of the most iconic sights in Europe—the famed frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and the imposing grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica.

Start your Wednesday in the Vatican Museums at one of the quietest times of the week, when the Papal Audience draws many visitors away, giving you more room to move through the museums. Wander lavish galleries filled with ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and intricately detailed frescoes before stepping inside the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and The Last Judgment. You'll also visit the Raphael Rooms and the Vatican Pinacoteca, where works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio offer a deeper look into the brilliance of the Italian Renaissance.

With an expert guide, this private experience skips the long entrance lines and covers the highlights of Vatican City. Start with the Vatican Museums, where your guide will help navigate the vast network of collections with your interests (and preferred pace) in mind. Wander through grand galleries filled with ancient Roman sculptures and lavish papal spaces before stepping inside the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's famed ceiling frescoes. Cap off the art history fun inside St. Peter's Basilica, where you'll have time to explore one of the world's most important Catholic churches independently.

Skip the long entrance lines and cover the highlights of the Vatican City on an expertly curated visit through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. You'll discover centuries of art and history, from ancient Roman sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Wander the Vatican's grand galleries and richly decorated halls before stepping into the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's legendary frescoes. Cap off the fun inside St. Peter's Basilica, where you'll have time to explore one of the world's most important Catholic churches at your own pace.

Escape the bustle of Rome on a full-day, small-group experience to Tivoli, home to two very different UNESCO World Heritage sites. From Rome, you'll travel about an hour through the Italian countryside with an expert guide to first explore the vast ruins of Emperor Hadrian's villa, followed by free time for lunch in Tivoli's historic center. The day trip concludes with a visit to Villa d'Este, a Renaissance residence famed for its ingenious fountains and manicured gardens. 

See Rome at its most peaceful on a morning electric bike ride through the historic city center. With the help of an e-bike and a passionate local guide, you'll get a relaxed introduction to the Italian capital, weaving through historic streets, lively neighborhoods, and lesser-known corners. You'll cruise from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, cross into Trastevere, and pause for photos, stories, and insider tips throughout. It's an ideal first-day experience or a fresh perspective for returning travelers who want to feel Rome's rhythms rather than race through them.

On this private family-friendly walk, you'll explore Rome's greatest hits with a kid-savvy guide leading the way. You'll wander through iconic piazzas like Piazza Navona and Piazza della Rotonda, uncover the Stadium of Domitian, a secret underground site beneath the city streets, and turn sightseeing into a game with age-appropriate treasure hunts and/or an urban safari (age-dependent). Throughout, you'll enjoy interesting historical insights and practical local tips, before ending the experience with a sweet treat from an artisanal gelateria.

See Rome's top highlights from the comfort of a golf cart on a privately-guided, family-friendly experience designed to keep both kids and adults engaged. With a dedicated chauffeur at the wheel and a kid-savvy guide bringing history to life, you'll cruise through the Eternal City without the strain of long walks or tired feet. You'll discover iconic landmarks from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, lively piazzas, and charming neighborhoods while enjoying interactive storytelling, fun quizzes, and plenty of photo stops—making this the perfect introduction to Rome for travelers of all ages.

Enjoy top-to-bottom access to St. Peter's Basilica, the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church, on a private-led experience. You'll ascend the basilica's dome for spectacular views over Rome (after priority elevator access gives you a head start), then explore the world's largest church and its remarkable collection of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, before descending beneath the basilica to visit the papal tombs. All the while, you'll learn about the artists, architects, and popes who shaped this iconic landmark, from Michelangelo and Bernini to St. Peter himself. 

Discover the spiritual and artistic treasures of Vatican City on a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica, limited to just six participants. You'll ascend the basilica's dome for spectacular views over Rome (after priority elevator access gives you a head start), then explore the world's largest church and its remarkable collection of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, before descending beneath the basilica to visit the papal tombs. You'll learn about the artists, architects, and popes who shaped this iconic landmark, from Michelangelo and Bernini to St. Peter himself.