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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 3-hour, semi-private tour will take you through the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and majestic St. Peter's Basilica. Our skip-the-line tickets ensure your day at the Vatican goes smoothly.
The Vatican is the beating heart of Rome’s legendary art scene. Powerful Popes have been collecting fantastic paintings, crafts, and antiquities for two thousand years, making the papal collection the finest in the world. Our expert guides are dedicated to bringing these extraordinary museums to life with anecdotes about the intriguing curiosities that line reside within the galleries.
Our grand finale will be a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where we will admire more works from Michelangelo, including the famous Pieta and all the beautiful sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The tour concludes in the piazza where the Pope continues to hold his audiences.
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Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Local guide
Professional guide
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities
Departure Point
00120, Vatican City
Outside the entrance of the Vatican Museums.
Return Details
Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour will end in Saint Peter's square
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Come face-to-face with Michelangelo's masterpiece before the Vatican officially open. 30 minutes
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Journey through the Vatican Museums' vast and treasured collection. Encounter Bernini's breathtaking sculptures, the School of Athens and other immersive frescoes in the Raphael Rooms, the eye-wateringly beautiful Flemish artworks of the Gallery of Tapestries, and the incredibly lifelike statues of the Gallery of the Candelabra. That, and so much more, all in the company of an expert, licensed guide. 150 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy Marvel in amazement at the mosaicked splendor of the world's most famous basilica. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please note that the Papal Audience (held on Wednesdays) may result in the closure of the Basilica. There is no way of knowing where the Pope will choose to hold his audience, but should the Basilica be closed, we will spend more time in the Vatican Museums.
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.
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.
Alexa_P
24 Oct 2024
Chiara was amazing!! Thank you for the amazing tour! She was great at explaining and took her time. She is also very kind!
docrx14
01 Oct 2024
Sylvia was our guide through the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s. We took the 7:20am tour and was the 2nd group in line at the entry gate. She was very pleasant, easy to understand, knowledge and very patient. Our group of 7 was small compared to the huge groups of 20+ that were around. The size gave us an opportunities to ask questions throughout and definitely felt more intimate. Highly recommend this tour.
Aimee_S
03 Sep 2024
Barbara was a fantastic guide. She provided so much insightful information about the Vatican and Sistine chapel. The works of art of what has been preserved is just wonderful. When we got to the Basilica di St. Pietro the original statue of the Pieta was being cleaned to prepare for next years Jubilee, so they had a replica but it did not disappoint. The size of this church is enormous. The intricacies and detail that went into building it and what they do to preserve it is unbelievable. The emotional part was when we were able to get a private blessing from a priest. It was a visit of a lifetime to see the Sistine chapel and its works of art. An experience that made me feel my late mother’s presence.
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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