Skip-the-line Private Tour of The Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter

Rome, Italy
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On this private tour you will have the chance to visit the highlights of the Vatican city with a top rated local guide.

You will not be standing in the long entrance lines but instead use our preferential fast access. You will see all the important and famous artworks in the Vatican! Discover masterpieces of art from the papal collections on a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel. Marvel at art and antiquity by Michelangelo and others.

The Vatican City visit is a lifetime experience you' wont' forget.

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

The tour begins from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, where, after skipping the long line,  from Momo's spiral staircase you will walk to the Belvedere courtyard where the huge bronze pinecone is located.

The visit continues to the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Room of Muses, the Room of Animals and the Rotunda. Next, the guide will take you to the gallery of Geographic Maps, the Gallery of Tapistries, and the Sobiesky Hall.



Duration: 1 hour

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

After this comes the most famous part of the Museums, the popular rooms painted by Raphael for Pope Julius II and the Sistine Chapel including Michelangelo's masterpieces: the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Your Vatican visit will end in the square where you will see the Pope's Palace, the smoke's chimney and the Balcony of blessings. 

While in Vatican City you can't miss the opportunity of sending a postcard from the smallest country of the world! 

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local taxes
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Square
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • At the moment the Basilica is not accessible from the Vatican Museums because of anti-Covid19 measures. Our tour guide will explain everything about it and you can go there on your own right after the tour. Our guide will assist you.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • FFP2 Masks are required until further notice.
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • FFP2 Masks are required until further notice.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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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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