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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars.
Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
Gain fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.
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Expert licensed English-speaking tour guide
Fast-track entry and guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica
Via Sebastiano Veniero, 19, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world! 120 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter. 30 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy Visit the Papal Basilica of Vatican City, believed to be the resting ground of St. Peter's remains. 60 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour.
Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
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.
Go05652578845
05 May 2024
My husband and I took this tour and would recommend it to everyone who is comfortable walking! Nadya was absolutely incredible - I have no idea how she remembers so much information and is able to tell the beautiful story of the history of the Vatican in such a great way. I can’t say enough good about Nadya. We will certainly do tours with this group again!
Kathy_B
28 Apr 2024
Our tour guide Nadya Del Rosa was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Vatican that it was the best tour I've been on anywhere. We touched on all the key areas of vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's. It could have been overwhelming but she made it so much fun. This is a tour not to be missed. We were lucky to have her as our guide.
tonyaC5262XD
27 Apr 2024
It was a fantastic tour and Chiara Antonelli was such an integral part of what made it great. Walking through the Vatican she gave us fantastic historical information and her timing to go from room to room was so good we were able to get clear views of everything we wanted to see. Most importantly, she kept up a fun and entertaining energy the whole visit. When taking a tour through the Vatican we would definitely recommend to follow Chiara!
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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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