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Offered languages
- English
- Early entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Designed to avoid the big crowds
- Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel
- PhD archaeologist or historian of art as tour guide
- You skip the line with this tour
- All included, no extra fees
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will meet you at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, at a gate surmounted by the statues of Michelangelo and Raphael, holding a sign with written Rome in tours If you come by taxi (12-15 euro) it takes around 10-15 minutes as long as your accommodation is within the historical center
You'll be - 12 minutes walking distance far from Ottaviano metro stop (red line A) - 8 minutes walking distance from Piazza Risorgimento and the closest taxi stand - 11 minutes walking distance from Castel Sant'Angelo and an additional 13 minutes to get to Piazza Navona and start the city stroll!
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
- Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens - Court of the pine cone - Gallery of the candelabras - Gallery of the tapestries - Gallery of the geographical maps - Raphael’s rooms
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
- Frescos by Michelangelo - Private Chapel of the Pope - Location of the Conclave
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3St. Peter's Basilica
- Biggest Catholic Church in the world - Canopy by Bernini - Relics of Saint Peter - Pietà by Michelangelo - Saint John Paul II's tomb
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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 refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A current valid ID is required the day of the tour only for student under 26 with a valid student card or under 18
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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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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 refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A current valid ID is required the day of the tour only for student under 26 with a valid student card or under 18
- In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
- For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please contact us so the itinerary can be customized to your needs on a private tour
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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.
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