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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enrich your Vatican experience by joining this personal, semi-private tour where we can delve into the fabulous art and history that surrounds the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
We’ll begin at the Vatican Museum, a labyrinthine complex featuring over 1000 rooms that cover four millennia. Those visiting unguided often find themselves dazzled by the work on display here – which can make it somewhat difficult to navigate. But we have curated a route through the museum that packs in all the best bits – without leaving you lost for hours in its maze-like corridors.
Our next stop is the world-famous Sistine Chapel, best-known for its sprawling ceiling art painted by Michelangelo. This seminal work is said to have changed the course of Western Art – which may sound a tad dramatic, but trust me: when you see it, you’ll believe it. The rules dictate silence upon entry to the chapel, which isn’t usually a problem – it’s sheer beauty leaves most speechless.
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Guided Tour
Departure Point
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us at the top of the steps on the corner of Viale Vaticano 100, next to Caffé Vaticano. Your guide will be there holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
Please ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations.
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Let us guide you to the most important pieces of the Vatican's extensive collection! The museums contain over 1000 rooms - its a maze without a well informed guide. 120 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who built it between 1473 and 1481. 30 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
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.
gbcca
02 Apr 2023
We had a delightful guide who not only was she informative but relatable and helpful. There was a confidence and comparability she exuded. The many stops and starts in the journey she made with ease.
910libertys
19 May 2020
Take this tour if you want to feel like a vip! We were practically the first people inside the Vatican. Despite hearing that it gets very crowded it was't at all. I think the early start helped. Our guide was originally going to be David but in the end there was a change and we had Maria. Maria was exceptional... it is very rare that I enjoy tours, and even rare that i write reviews. Gracias Maria
Abejo
20 Oct 2019
We started the day at 7am and made our way into the Vatican Museum before opening hours. Had breakfast which included bacon & eggs. We then took a private shuttle along Vatican grounds. This makes the trip so worth it. Our guide is an italian Architect who has a vast knowledge of history and the arts. The tour of the museum, along with the Sistine Chapel and the Cathedral made this trip extraordinary! This was a memorable trip! Well worth it! Beat the crowds. It’s worth the money and your time!
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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