Rome: Early Vatican Museums & Castel Gandolfo Tour

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  • Rome: Early Vatican Museums & Castel Gandolfo Tour
Rome: Early Vatican Museums & Castel Gandolfo Tour

Have you ever imagined the delight of experiencing the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before throngs of tourists arrive? With a priority pass, you have the opportunity to enter these extraordinary wonders as early as 8 AM. But that's not all; continue your adventure by boarding the Vatican train and indulge your inner explorer with a sightseeing tour of the Pope's summer retreat at the picturesque Castel Gandolfo.

€ 62.90

Activity Information

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    6 hours

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Audio guide included

    English

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    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.

Your experience

Highlights

  • Entry fast-tracked.
  • Train passes are flexible.
  • Soak up the scenic sights of Castel Gandolfo by hopping on a train ride.
  • Gander at the centuries-old frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

Full description

Imagine strolling through the Vatican Museums at 8 AM, where you enjoy priority entrance and sidestep the usual throngs. You'll feast your eyes on must-see marvels such as the Gallery of Candelabra, Tapestry and Maps as well Michelangelo's famed works in the Sistine Chapel. Once you've had your fill there, a Vatican guard will escort you to Vatican Station for an exclusive journey.You're off then! On a special train connecting with Pope Summer Residence nestled in captivating Castel Gandolfo—it’s just about 30 minutes away. The ride treats you to sweeping panoramas of Rome's charming countryside tucked neatly around this renowned village—famed not only for being some sort of Papal getaway but also its local restaurants that serve up delectable grub guaranteed to tempt any foodie.Once arrived, embarking on an electric bus tour awaits complete with audio-guide commentary easing through lush landscapes epitomized by Baroque Barberini Gardens What’s more? Get exclusive peeks inside the Pope's Palace adorned richly with precious art-crafts alongside portraits displaying historical Popes including none other than Julius II—the chap who commissioned our lad Michelangelo concerning matters related famously now with Sistine Chapel.What say afterward spending time idling along local shops taking delight in tasty foods while soaking up views over grand Lake—all thanks to a flexible return ticket laying within arm’s reach?

Includes

  • "Headphones to catch every word from the tour guide
  • Guide
  • "Railway pass

Not includes

  • "We'll get you from and back to your hotel
  • "Grub and Sips
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • "Comfy footwear
  • "Cozy attire
  • "You can just bring along a copy of your passport or ID card.

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • "Little ones' pushchairs
  • "Mini skirts
  • "Shirts without sleeves
  • "Baby strollers

Know before you go

  • Everyone swinging by needs to go through security, just like in an airport.
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