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Overview
Join us on a seamless experience as we explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in a small group tour with no more than 20 people. Enjoy skip-the-line access so you do not have to wait long. Visit the Vatican Museums, one of the largest and most visited museums in the world. See the cornerstone works of High Renaissance art at the Sistine Chapel. Discover the fine art at St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Experience the rich history of these famous places with a professional guide and a headset.
Highlights
- Discover the historical fine artworks and masterpieces at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
- Do not have to wait in long lines, and you will have skip-the-line access.
- Visit the largest and the most visited museum in the world- the Vatican Museums.
- Walk through the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Borgia Apartments.
- Explore the Sistine Chapel, whose ceiling has the cornerstone works of High Renaissance art.
- See the St. Peter's Basilica the world’s largest church, filled with artistic treasures.
- Accompanied by a professional guide and a headset in a group with no more than 20 people.
- Mobile Vouchers accepted (No need to print the tickets)!
Itinerary
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It is a city-state with clearly defined borders, surrounded by Italy and presided over by the Holy See, with its own leader, currency, security forces, post office, etc. Vatican City contains the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and other buildings, including churches, shops, and offices.
The Vatican Museums are the largest museum in the world. It is also said to be one of the most visited museums in the world, hosting over 6 million visitors according to a report in 2018. You will stay at a centrally located hotel as you wait for our driver to pick you up to begin your journey. You will then start your journey to the Vatican area. After meeting your guide, you will receive a headset and enter the Vatican Museums as part of a group of no more than 20 people. Our expert guides bring history to life, sharing fascinating stories, arts, artists, and masterpieces.
Inside the walled borders of Vatican City are the Vatican Museums. This tour gives you skip-the-line access and allows you to enter the museums through a special entrance for official partners. You will visit important places like the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Borgia Apartments. These museums are vast and contain huge collections of art and stunning antiquities.
This guide will share details about the Raphael Rooms and their amazing frescoes, including The School of Athens. It will also take you to the Sistine Chapel, known for its stunning ceiling, a key work of High Renaissance art. With priceless works of art, each step reveals the cultural and spiritual significance of this iconic site. The tour includes visiting St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world. Inside, you can see great artworks like the Canopy by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo's Pietà. Finally, you will enjoy a view of St. Peter's Square, an open space in front of the basilica, beautifully redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini during the Baroque period. This place is filled with incredible artwork and historic details.
This Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica combo tour goes beyond the ordinary to give you unrivalled insight into one of the world's most sacred sites. Wander through halls adorned with intricate tapestries, sculptures, and centuries of artistic brilliance, immersing yourself in the Vatican’s rich heritage.
Schedule
- Departure Timings: Varies - Based on the date selected (Please reach 15 min prior to the start time)
- Duration: (Approx.) 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Meeting Point : Piaza Del Risorgimento
- Ending Point : Vatican Area
Includes
- Guided tour to Vetican Museun, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Skip the Line tickets to the Vatican Museum
- Headsets
- Tour available in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Redemption Info
- You can show your mobile or printed voucher at the given location , Piaza Del Risorgimento
- Just at the center of the square you will find the tour staff member at the Bar- Cafeteria L'Ottagono
- In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
- Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.
Know Before You Go
- Voucher Information : Mobile and Paper Voucher are accepted !
- Wheelchair Accessicibility : No
- You might encounter delays getting through security checks when you enter the venue because of the increased security procedures.
- There is walking on medium-hard flooring in the archaeological area, so please wear comfortable shoes and bring rain gear in case of inclement weather.
- There is a dress code to follow and religious places will be visited on this tour. Guests are required to dress correctly; caps, shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless shirts are not permitted.
- By purchasing this tour, the client consents to solely follow the designated guide. It is not possible to include outside guides in the group once the tour has been paid for. We advise our clients that under these conditions, entry to the Vatican Museums will only be permitted if accompanied by the designated guide and accompanying party. Opting out entails giving up all rights to the tour and ticket, and there is no way to get a refund.
- It is required that you carry your passport on the day of the excursion.
- Kindly ensure you carry a valid ID. It is required for every participant joining this tour.
- Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancelations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
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Tour Schedule as per Languages Chosen:
-English: 8:00, 9:00 and 10:30 AM daily; 2:00 PM only on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.-Spanish: 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM daily.-Portuguese: 2:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (from May 1, it will no longer operate on Saturdays).-Does not operate on Sundays and religious holidays
Cancellation Policy
- You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
- This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
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