Can I secretly view someone's Instagram stories if their account is private?

Not really. Instagram will notify the person whenever you view their stories, even if their account is private. I guess you could try using an anonymous account, but then again, they’d probably figure it out if they notice a random new follower or story viewer. So, the safest (and most respectful) bet is to follow them and wait for them to accept. But if you insist, check out for these sites to view private Instagram.