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The Vatican is not to be missed, but the lines are. Save yourself hours in line with an exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Discover some of the world’s most iconic sculptures and paintings and learn the stories of the legendary artists behind them. Expect works from Michelangelo, Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio and more.
With over 1000 rooms in the museums, those visiting alone can get lost in the maze-like corridors and miss the best artwork. Our expert guide will uncover the secrets of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and allow you to explore the very best the Vatican has to offer. Expect to leave feeling like an expert.
Please note: Knees and shoulders must be covered inside the Vatican.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at the top of the steps on the corner of Viale Vaticano 100, next to Caffé Vaticano. Your guide will meet you there holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes priorly. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please ensure to check local Covid-19 rules.
Your tour will finish after you have visited the sistine chapel where you can explore further on your own
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
We’ll begin at the Vatican Museum, which - as the primary archive of the world’s largest religion - is a bit like a city, within a city, within a city. It has over 1000 rooms covering four millenia, meaning those without visiting unaided often find it a tad confusing. But our guides have crafted a custom route through the museum that packs in all the best bits without leaving you lost for hours in its labyrinthine corridors.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
We’ll then head to perhaps the most famous part of the Holy city - the Sistine Chapel. It’s from this fabled building that the mysterious white smoke rises upon the selection of a new pope. And it’s also the home of Michalangelo’s masterpiece ‘The Last Judgement’. Walking through here - in silence, as the laws state - is a truly magical experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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