Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visit the Sistine Chapel on this exclusive 3.5-hour Vatican group tour, accompanied by a top-rated local guide. After enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the chapel and admiring Michelangelo’s masterpiece, you’ll visit the Vatican Museums - arguably the best collection of art in the world, seeing highlights such as the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere as well as some other hidden treasures. This Vatican tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and learn about art, history and religion.
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
All Fees and Taxes
Small Group Size
Expert, English-speaking guide
Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
Food and beverages
Gratuities (optional)
Departure Point
Viale Giulio Cesare, 237, 00192 Roma RM, Italien
You will meet your guide cy the flower stand on the corner of Viale Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Early access into the museums, 1 hour before the general public, Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, Cortile della Pigna 110 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy The Sistine Chapel 15 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy St Peter Basilica 45 minutes
La Pieta, Vatican City, Italy inside St Peter's Basilica 15 minutes
Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City, Italy Inside Vatican Museums 15 minutes
Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini, Vatican City, Italy view inside the Basilica of Sant Pietro 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
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.
Kevin_A
18 Jul 2024
First the quick answer which is: Yes I would do this tour again. Guide was great very good information and explained why we needed to rush in some areas and did a great job of stopping in shaded and areas where listening was possible.
Definitely not the guides fault just a general observation, you will leave feeling like you missed a lot, but it is also impossible to come close to seeing all of it in a full day or even two days. This is really a Vatican highlights tour which is what you want if you only have a half day for it anyhow.
fiddlerc
12 Jul 2024
This early morning small group tour was excellent! We were ahead of the crowds throughout the 3 hours and enjoyed plenty of space to step back and take in all the art and the sheer beauty of the museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica. Franco, our tour guide, was fabulous! He was knowledgeable, engaging, so personable, and made the entire tour a highlight of our visit to Rome. Right from the start this tour was well-run and enjoyable. The meeting spot was pleasant in the early morning and the pace was perfect. Grazie to Through Eternity Tours.
roy_t
03 Jul 2024
Our guide was. Amazing!! She knew everything about the Vatican and the Sistine chapel. She gave us an awesome tour and going early makes a difference
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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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