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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel, Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll void the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci; admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel and much more
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure Point
Via Santamaura, 21, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
If you come by metro/subway, closest metrostop is Cipro
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2,5 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll avoid the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci; admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica;
Choose from one of several start times, then head to via Santamaura 21, near the Vatican City.
After meeting your guide, you’ll bypass the main entrance line with your skip-the-line ticket.
Start exploring the collections of the Vatican Museums, hearing the history that dates back to the 16th-century days of Pope Giulio II. Subsequent popes added to the museums’ collection an impressive portfolio of art that weaves some 4.35 miles (7km) around the complex. Discover masterpieces of Greek Classical art and Renaissance wonders by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.
Highlights include the ancient statue of Laocoön and His Sons, and the Transfiguration . Wonder among the works of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico.
Along your way, you’ll hear little-known tales about the Catholic church,.
Finish your tour of the Vatican Museums with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, home of Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement, then step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to gaze at La Pietà among baroque and Renaissance architecture. Before you leave, you can also visit the papal crypt, where Pope John Paul II and others were laid to rest. 150 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy nter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2,5 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine
20 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Strict dress code at the Vatican is applicable . Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Children discount is applied from 14 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
Infants up to 5 years old are free.
Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica. Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
YOU NEED TO BE AT MEETINGPOINT NOT LATER THAN 20 MINUTES BEFORE TOURSTART, IF YOU DONT ARRIVE ON TIME YOU CANNOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR NEW DEPARTURE TIME
Semiprivate tour of 6 people excluding free children
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.
Marjeanne_F
25 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful guide! It was just incredibly busy, but I think that is the norm now. You are moving with a crowd of people around you at all times.
Other than that, it was incredible!
Rosa_C
24 Apr 2023
Great experience! We love our guide.. very detailed explained! We recomend this tour a 100 porcentaje!
Excellent!!
Michael_S
23 Apr 2023
Extremely dedicated guide; Kinga..... and being educated and working as professor in art, she knew ALL there was to say...... she could have spent more than the 2 1/2 hr she was with us..... she must be the best 100%
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