Rome: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus with Vatican and Sistine Chapel

Highlights

• Get on the bus an unlimited number of times for either a day (24 hours) or two days (48 hours). This will help you discover Rome at your own pace and unveil all its splendors. The bus audio guide system is available in eight languages— make sure you don't miss any interesting information. Save plenty of time during your holiday as you won't have to wait in line to enter the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel with the fast track tickets.
• You can get on the bus at any of eight stops scattered throughout the city — choose one according to what is closest to your accommodation.

Full description

Take pleasure in the panoramic views of the Vatican Gardens. Walk through history and mysteries of the Catholic Church, while learning about a rivalry between Renaissance artists. Explore the Chandelier Gallery, Tapestry Gallery, Maps Gallery and Apartment of San Pio V., these sumptuous rooms will take your breath away. At the end of this incredible journey — that we call our tour — you will visit The Sistine Chapel. There awaits Michelangelo's masterpiece for your eyes only: The Last Judgement. Get panoramic views of Vatican Gardens. Be guided through history and secrets of the Catholic Church, learn about rivalry among Renaissance artists. Walk into Chandelier Gallery, Tapestry gallery, Maps Gallery plus Apartment of San Pio V. At the end of tour visit Sistine Chapel: it presents Michelangelo's masterpiece that you will be able to admire — The Last Judgement.

Includes

• Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel guided tour
• Professional art historian guide included in the package
• Skip the line guaranteed for Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel access
• Choose between 24/48 hours' hop-on-hop-off bus ticket to complement your experience
• Headset also provided as part of the tour
• Local taxes applicable on purchase.

Not includes

• St Peter's Basilica visit
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

• Pets
• Shorts
• Baby strollers
• Smoking
• Luggage or large bags
• Short skirts
• Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

• Everyone who arrives will be screened, as well as their luggage. This might result in situations where some visitors will not be allowed to enter the basilica even after a pre-booking.
• The activity might have small variations between 20 and 30 minutes due to organizational reasons
• Children discounts apply only if a valid ID card is presented at the entrance.
• In case you arrive late, you cannot join the group or take part in the event on another date unless you pay again.
• Keep in mind that sometimes it is not possible to access St. Peter's Basilica because Vatican can decide to close it without any notice.
• Screening will be done for all visitors and their luggage, which might result in some delays — notably on national holidays or major events even if the visitor has pre-booked.
• Latecomers can neither join the group nor reschedule their visit unless they make a fresh payment.
• Child discount is applicable only when supported by a valid ID card.
• The activity can vary by 20-30 minutes due to reasons of organization.
• Access to the basilica is often closed without warning, so it's impossible to guarantee visits.