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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Step into the Borgia Apartments to discover the Vatican's scandalous Borgia Pope. Admire the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel frescoes, renowned worldwide for Michelangelo's ceiling and altar masterpieces!
Private tour
Professional guide for 3 hours
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Private transportation
Departure Point
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting is Viale Vaticano 100, under the marble door of vatican museums, by the steps.
Vatican City, Vatican City, Italy The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. The galleries are connecting the north section of the Vatican Palace with the Sistine Chapel. The rooms preserved many roman statues discovered during the excavations and many spectacular painted rooms. 70 minutes
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Apollo of Belvedere, Laocoon, Nero's Bathtub 20 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel with the Frescoes painted in the 1500s for the Pope Julius II and Paul III; Michelangelo first painted the Ceiling where he represented the Creation of the World, from the Genesis book, and stories of Noah’s life. The Renaissance “Genius” when he was 61 years old he will come back to paint in five years only Last Judgement on the wall behind the altar. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
A moderate amount of walking is involved, not recommended for customers with limited mobility.
Personal photography is allowed during this tour, except in the Sistine Chapel.
Please be on time in order to enter the Vatican Museums at the time booked and avoid losing the tour.
Please note: a limited number of infant seats available, please inform us how many you need.
Please note: in some areas of the Vatican the stroller must be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions.
Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
No shorts above the knees, no sleeveless t-shirts are permitted, no big backpacks are allowed, no big umbrellas are permitted, no pointed objects are allowed.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
ChrisMater1
19 Jun 2022
This is so disappointing we booked over one month ago and now they cancel less than 24 hours before our tour. Everything is now totally sold out. They provided no alternative options.
Sandy_M
23 Nov 2021
Matteo was a fantastic guide for our odyssey through the Vatican! Learned so much-Matteo's detail and story telling capabilities reflected his extensive studies in archeology and really brought the experience to life for everyone! Highly recommend the tour!
Caroline_E
11 Oct 2019
I can't imagine a better way to see the Vatican. We were hardly the only tour with early access (8 am instead of the general opening of 9 am) but the undivided attention of one guide for 2 people can't be beat. Our guide was Chiara and she was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and we had some great discussions. Hotel pick up went very smoothly - we took a taxi back.
This tour in
is organized by
VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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