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We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive 3 hour Small Group Vatican Highlights Tour available, all with skip the line access and a group maximum of 10 people.
Cover all the must-sees of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Rooms of Raphael, and the Old Papal Apartments.
Your professional English speaking guide will lead you through the largest collection in the world and show you the most impressive works of art by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio and many others.
Included in this tour are the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Belvedere Torso, Laocoön, and much more.
Learn all about Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
The tour will finish directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica where you will have an explanation of the church from the outside. You are then free to enter the church on your own afterwards.
The Vatican is cloaked with majesty and mystery, the best way to explore the wonders of the Vatican is with our Vatican experts.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will find your Vatican tour guide 'at the very bottom of the Stairs' of Via Tunisi, holding signs that say MAXIMUS TOURS. These stairs are directly opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museum. (We DO NOT meet on the steps of the Vatican Museums entrance you must cross the street).
We will end our tour at the Sistine Chapel.
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
We tour the highlights of the Vatican Museums; the largest collection in the world.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Galleria dei Candelabri
Greek and Roman Statues come to life in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Gallery of Maps
Explore the extent of the Papal kingdom meticulously mapped hundreds of years ago.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Gallery of Tapestries
See the works and optical illusions woven into huge tapestries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Stanze di Raffaello
Enjoy the masterful works of Raphael
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Sistine Chapel
Here we enjoy Michelangelo's amazing fresco's including the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling and 'Last Judgment' on the alter wall.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All youth under 18 years must present a valid ID and document with date of birth.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No bare knees, no bare shoulders no bare stomachs. You are allowed to wear shorts, dress and skirts however the cloth must fall long enough to cover the ball of the knees and shoulders for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All youth under 18 years must present a valid ID and document with date of birth.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No bare knees, no bare shoulders no bare stomachs. You are allowed to wear shorts, dress and skirts however the cloth must fall long enough to cover the ball of the knees and shoulders for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
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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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