Vatican City Tour with Sistine Chapel

5.0
(3 reviews)
Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a superb half-day tour to see the treasures of the Vatican in the company of a top-rated and very knowledgeable guide. Inside you'll see Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Square.

What's Included

Private tour
Food and drinks
Private transportation
St. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Viale Vaticano, 100

Meet your guide in front of Caffè Vaticano - they will be holding a sign with your name

End point
Saint Peter's Square

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    This is one of the most comprehensive tours of the Vatican highlights and we ensure you won’t miss any of the “must-see” treasures that make this such a special place. You meet with your guide at the entrance to the Museums and with privileged access by-pass the queues and head inside.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    The highlight of any tour is of course the famous Sistine Chapel, Italy’s most visited site. Your guide will tell you all about Michelangelo’s frescoes, The Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis as well as details of the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other famous Renaissance masters. Still in use today, the Sistine Chapel is where the conclave takes place to elect a new Pope. Listen to anecdotes and some well-kept secrets about this amazing place.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Peter's Square

    Your guide will then take you to Saint Peter’s Square to see Bernini’s famous statues and the balcony where you see the white smoke that tells of a newly elected Pope. A final few curious facts and anecdotes and your guide will leave you to take a stroll around this magnificent square. A perfect end to a tour of the Vatican!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that, due to Jubilee restrictions, the Basilica is not accessible
Supplied by Private Tours of Florence

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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