Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica Early Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us for this Small Group tour where you can see one of the richest art collection that exists.

Your group have a max of 15 people which means the tour is more on a personal level.

Your itinerary takes you to several of the most wonderful highlights in the Vatican Museums prior to entering into the world famous Sistine Chapel where you can gaze upon the many frescoes as well as masterpieces by Michelangelo.

The tour concludes in the magnificent St. Peter's Square where again you can admire works by Michelangelo (the beautiful Cupola) and Bernini (the famous and unique double Colonnade).

What's Included

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Early Morning Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Hotel Pick up (if option selected)
Fast entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Small group tour
Fast-track entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Headset to hear the guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please provide your accommodation details at the time of booking and note that the pick-up service is available only from hotels located in central Rome with a 24-hour reception.

Pick-ups begin approximately 1 hour before and have a flexible schedule as it is a shared transfer. The exact pick-up time will be communicated in advance.

It is very important that, if for any reason you have not received the pick-up time confirmation, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to contact the local operator one day before the service using the contact number provided on the voucher to confirm the exact pick-up time and location.

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Meeting point

If you are having difficulty in locating our representative, please immediately contact our number.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    The Vatican Museums are a vast collection of galleries and halls that display art and artifacts gathered by the popes over centuries. Visitors can see ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, Egyptian antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, and famous spaces such as the Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms, and the Pio-Clementino Museum. The visit usually ends in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes—most famously The Creation of Adam on the ceiling and The Last Judgment behind the altar—cover the walls and vault, making it one of the most celebrated artworks in the world.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
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    St. Peter's Basilica

    St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the Catholic world and the spiritual center of the Vatican. Built over the tomb of Saint Peter, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture designed by great artists such as Bramante, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Inside, visitors can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, the grand bronze canopy (Baldachin) by Bernini over the main altar, richly decorated chapels, mosaics, and soaring marble columns. The vast interior leads to the dome, which offers panoramic views over Rome for those who climb it. Outside, the basilica faces St. Peter’s Square, famous for Bernini’s colonnades and its iconic setting for papal ceremonies.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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