SkipTheLine Private Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Raphael's Rooms Basilica

Rome, Italy
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Through this Skip-The-Line Private Vatican Tour, your personal tour guide will take you to discover the wonders of the papal collections, the marvels of the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael's Rooms as well as the imposing Saint Peter's Basilica.

Michelangelo and Raphael with their artworks, are the greatest protagonists of this tour.

Being the Vatican a concentrate of art and history, visiting the ancient papal palaces converted into one of the largest museums of the world, led by passionate tour guide, will leave you speechless.

Tour Update:
- A valid COVID VACCINATION CERTIFICATE is required to enter the Vatican Museums.

- Due to COVID RESTRICTIONS, St. Peter's Basilica is not included in this tour, as the passage connecting the museum to the Church is still closed. (St. Peter's Basilica can be visited, free of charge, accessing from the square on your own).

Description

Itinerary
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Pass By: Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Meeting Point: Across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, at the intersection of via Tunisi and viale Vaticano, at the top of the stairs, next to the Caffè Vaticano.
Meeting time: 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Your guide will be holding a signboard with your name.

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Tour of the main galleries of the Vatican museums: Gallery of Candelabra, the Pinecone Courtyard, The Gallery of Tapestries, The Gallery of Maps and The Borgia's apartment.
This the perfect place where your private guide will tell you stories and curiosities about the Popes and the artists who made them come true.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museo Pio Clementino, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

This is the archaeological collection of the Vatican Museums. In this section are located the famous statues of the Apollo and Torso del Belvedere as well as the Laocoön marble group.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stanze di Raffaello, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Italy

In this section your guide will lead you to discover the ancient apartment of Pope Julius II, painted by the young talent of the Italian Renaissance Raffaello Sanzio.
His "School of Athens" is considered one of his most appreciated masterpieces.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

This tour ends with the world famous Sistine Chapel, where the election of Popes takes place, painted by the genius of Michelangelo.
His "Creation of Adam" and the "last Judgment" are among his main works and your passionate guide will let you know about its hidden symbolism.



Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Fully licensed tour guide (Blue Badge)
  • Private walking tour
  • Skip the Line fee
  • Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel entrance
  • Entry/Admission - Stanze di Raffaello
  • Entry/Admission - Museo Pio Clementino
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Exclusions

  • Tips
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • It is necessary to show up at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour stars. Entrance to the Vatican Museums is strictly limited. In case of late arrival at the meeting point, the guide will not be able to accommodate you and no refunds or discounts will be issued.
  • A dress code is required to enter the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both women and men. Sleeveless top, shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed.
  • We can accomodate people with walking disabilities who use a wheelchair but it is highly recommended to contact us in advance by writing to info@withyourguide.com in order to prepare a personalized itinerary.
  • Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
  • St. Peter's Basilica may not be open on Wednesday mornings due to the weekly Papal audience, or in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without prior notice. In these cases, your tour guide will take you to another section of the Vatican Museums. This does not affect the duration of the tour which is always guaranteed for 3 hours. Not depending on us, no refunds or discounts will be issued.
  • Being the Sistine Chapel still in use as a place or worship, in very rare occasions with no prior notice, especially near important religious celebrations, it may be closed for particular functions or for prayer needs. In these cases another section of the museum will be visited. This does not affect the duration of the tour which is always guaranteed for 3 hours. Not depending on us, no refunds or discounts will be issued.
  • Sometimes, for internal reasons or for the management of the significant flows of access, disruptions are possible. It means, sometimes galleries may be closed or partially closed without no prior notice. In this case your guide will lead you to another section of the museum. This does not affect the duration of the tour which is always guaranteed for 3 hours.
  • Small lags sometimes are possible in getting through mandatory security checks in particular days (ex. near major holidays like Christmas or Easter).
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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