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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visiting the Vatican Museums (one of the busiest museums in the world) can be an overwhelming experience, where hordes of tourists are everywhere, the guides trying to get their groups to the next gallery as fast as possible and where the Sistine Chapel is usually shoulder to shoulder packed, you probably will not be able the see the mosaic work beneath your feet. This is why we have organized this early entry tour; where you enter the Vatican as early as possible and will have a certified tour guide accompanying and guiding you every step of the way.
Guided Tour of the St. Peter's Basilica
Skip the Line Access to the St. Peter's Basilica
Skip the Line Access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
All Fees and Taxes
Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Departure Point
Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century and enlarged by successive pontiffs, the Vatican Museums boast one of the world's greatest art collections. Exhibits, which are displayed along about 7km of halls and corridors, range from Egyptian mummies and Etruscan bronzes to ancient busts, old masters and modern paintings. Highlights include the spectacular collection of classical statuary in the Museo Pio-Clementino, a suite of rooms frescoed by Raphael, and the Michelangelo-painted Sistine Chapel. 90 minutes
Stanze di Raffaello, Vatican City, Italy Originally apartment of pope Julius II and now a major part of the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms exhibits the grand frescos of Raphael that marks high renaissance in Rome. 15 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Home to two of the world’s most famous works of art – Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes and his Giudizio Universale (Last Judgment) – the Sistine Chapel is the one part of the Vatican Museums that everyone wants to see, and on a busy day you could find yourself sharing it with up to 2000 people. Michelangelo's ceiling design, which is best viewed from the chapel’s main entrance in the far east wall, covers the entire 800-sq-m surface. 15 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy The last part of this tour, a complete guided visit of the biggest church in the world; St. peter's Cathedral. 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Knees and shoulders must be covered in order to enter the Vatican
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Vacation240708
22 Mar 2022
My first time in Rome. Booked just 1 tour, rest of week i soloed my way around. This tour is a must do and if your lucky you will get Elaine as your guide. Very well organized, extremely personable, funny. But Elaine’s knowledge and true compassion for her work was remarkable. I highly recommend this tour
Claudias33333
15 Jul 2019
E pasando unos dias a Roma hemos visitando El Vaticano cappella sistina la basilica de San Pedro. Sin hacer filla con gui en espanol. Me ha gustando mucho, Gracias.
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