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This 3-hour, semi-private tour will take you through the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and majestic Holy See. Our priority entrance tickets ensure your day at the Vatican goes smoothly.
The Vatican is the beating heart of Rome’s legendary art scene. Powerful Popes have been collecting fantastic paintings, crafts, and antiquities for two thousand years, making the papal collection the finest in the world. Our expert guides are dedicated to bringing these extraordinary museums to life with anecdotes about the intriguing curiosities that line reside within the galleries. Muse on every carefully planned stroke, chisel, and swipe alongside your passionate guide.
Finally, you guide will drop you off at St. Peter’s Basilica, bidding you farewell. In solitude, you'll stroll the world's grandest Basilica, admiring more works from Michelangelo, including the famous Pietà and all the beautiful sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside the entrance of the Vatican Museums.
The tour will end in Saint Peter's square
Itinerary
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1Sistine Chapel
Come face-to-face with Michelangelo's masterpiece before the Vatican officially open.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Vatican Museums
Journey through the Vatican Museums' vast and treasured collection. Encounter breathtaking ancient sculptures, the School of Athens and other immersive frescoes in the Raphael Rooms, the eye-wateringly beautiful Flemish artworks of the Gallery of Tapestries, and the incredibly lifelike statues of the Gallery of the Candelabra. That, and so much more, all in the company of an expert, licensed guide.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please note that the Papal Audience (held on Wednesdays) may result in the closure of the Basilica. There is no way of knowing where the Pope will choose to hold his audience, but should the Basilica be closed, we will spend more time in the Vatican Museums.
- We kindly inform clients that due to the upcoming Jubilee, we can not guarantee access to St. Peter's Basilica from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- 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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