Rome: Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour Semi-Private Group Tour (Maximum 10 People Per Guide)

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ID: GYG188661-1080419
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Country: Italy

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour of the Vatican's highlights with skip-the-line tickets included. Admire the Pio Clementino and Raphael Rooms.
Journey through the history of art at one of the most impressive museums in the world. Save time with guaranteed skip-the-ticket-line entry to the vast corridors and galleries of the Vatican Museums.

Follow your guide to the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, based on painted topographical maps of Italy by the Dominican friar Ignazio Danti. Discover how Renaissance Italians saw themselves and their surroundings, and see Raphael’s famous fresco The School of Athens to learn how he depicted the ideals of Renaissance men.

Enter the miraculous Sistine Chapel and take in every detail of Michelangelo's masterpiece in silence. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance and gaze in wonder at the most opulent church in the world. See masterpieces of art, such as Michelangelo's La Pieta and the magnificent Il Baldacchino altarpiece by Bernini.

Highlights

  • Skip the long ticket lines to the main attractions of the Vatican City
  • Explore the main galleries of the Vatican Museums
  • Admire Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Enter St. Peter's Basilica through a reserved entrance
  • Discover hidden gems with an expert guide in a small group setting

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
• This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and baby carriages
• Student rates are available for those aged 18 to 25. Please have a valid student ID (university card) on the day of your tour, or you will be required to pay the difference to reach full price admission
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet your guide at the top of the big staircase between Hotel Alimandi and Caffé Vaticano, (Viale Vaticano, 100). A representative will be there holding a sign with “The Tour Guy” on it.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.