Rome: Vatican City Highlights Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Highlights

• If you want to skip waiting for hours in a queue at the Vatican City, there are several major attractions that will give you the same view of art and heritage by means of a visit; gaze in awe at Greece’s ancient artwork, enjoy some iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance era. Your guide is going to bring out all the information stored within the Vatican Museums while studying the technique as well as discussing artists’ zeal to make more stunning artworks. In this way, St. Peter’s Basilica is no less than an open-air museum full of mosaics in countless numbers and golden ceilings; needless to say about impressive sculptures as part of decorations.

Full description

When in Rome, you can save yourself some time by taking organized trips that will show you all the major monuments of Vatican City. Once in Vatican City, going on a guided tour also eliminates the need to wait in long queues; you can visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and The Vatican Museums as well.In case you desire to see all there is to see in this city-state, including the breathtaking corners such as the massive bronze statue placed at the Pinecone Courtyard or the historical maps displayed at the Gallery of Maps, be sure to include them in your itinerary as well. And don't forget that art is not always confined to paintings, so also consider paying a visit to Laocoön and His Sons and hearing from an expert guide about the techniques employed by different artists!For instance, you will also have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the long and laborious process of creating this city, which took over four years. Plus, you will get to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, known worldwide for its magnificent mosaics, domed shape, gold-painted roof, and enormous statues displayed there.

Includes

• Should you have a tour guide who has already organized your fast-track admission for you, then it is guaranteed that you will go to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without the need to wait in line. Additionally, there are no barriers to visiting St. Peter’s Basilica using another fast-track entrance system, avoiding entry fees and bookings as well.
• Headsets
• There, you can enjoy the free Wi-Fi.

Not includes

• While not mandatory, hotel transfers may be added to your stay at an additional fee. In this way, a guest can either use them or ignore them. It is also acceptable for tourists visiting the dome to give tips at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Not allowed

• Pets
• Shorts
• There is nothing better than wearing sleeveless shirts on a hot day!

Know before you go

• A lot of walking will be on the itinerary with this tour. Therefore, it is highly recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
• The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica require all tourists to cover their knees and shoulders as one of the entrance regulations. Backpacks, large umbrellas, tripods, or any objects harmful to other visitors are not allowed into the Vatican Museums and have to be kept in a cloakroom. The cloakroom is located 20 minutes away on foot from the tour endpoint. St. Peter’s Basilica is an active parish church where unforeseen closures can take place for spiritual celebrations. You will be informed by your local tour operator about an alternative tour time or itinerary before such a scenario occurs.