Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour

Activity Information

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
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Your experience

Highlights

  • The bypass line entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Expert Vatican tour guide. Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Direct Basilica Entrance. Moreover, with our trusted guide, you will skip lines by the direct basilica entrance to arrive inside without queuing.

Full description

At the outset of your full Vatican City tour, know the past and significance behind it from a specialized historian. As you walk through these rooms, look at works that such giants of art as Michelangelo, Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, and Signorelli created in their time which are preserved here with so much care and love. These are stories of intriguing mysteries and fascinating connections hidden deep within the fabric of these age-old masterpieces, the ones that you don’t typically get to read about in a guidebook. Lastly, step into Vatican’s labyrinthine vaults where dark secrets lie awaiting discovery by those who dare enter its murky corridors seeking out clues left behind like breadcrumbs on an ancient trail leading back through history itself.Start exploring Vatican City by signing up for a Vatican tour and exploring the various galleries, such as the Octagonal Courtyard, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps. Allow yourself to be captivated by Michelangelo’s brilliance at the Sistine Chapel adorned with his breathtaking frescoes. Visit the Art Gallery (Pinacoteca), The Round Room (Sala Rotonda), The Greek Cross Room (Pio-Clementine Museum), The Raphael Rooms, The Gallery of the Muses, and finally, The Sistine Chapel displaying Michelangelo’s masterpieces.

Includes

  • In the price of the tour, you are given entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, admission fees all included, the skip-the-line advantage, a minimum size of a tour group, and to end up with a guided tour conducted by a licensed Vatican expert. Additionally, your choice guarantees direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Not includes

  • It includes hotel pickups and drop-offs, food and drinks; however, entry to the basilica is not allowed on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card Shoes that you find comfortable Some casual attire Student card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Among the prohibited items in our facility are shorts, short skirts, sleeveless shirts, alcohol, drugs, unaccompanied minors, and weapons or sharp objects.

Know before you go

  • If you cannot attend the meeting and you are not able to reschedule or repay your debt, keep in mind that the trip is not refundable. It is also suggested that ladies should wear appropriate attire, such as covering shoulders and knees, while entering the Sistine Chapel. Additionally, certain closure days may be due to religious holidays or sometimes national holidays at this site. The number of people allowed inside may also vary depending on capacity rules and security checks, which may delay the starting time of your tour.
  • Notice that weather conditions, safety concerns, and other factors may lead to modifications in the schedule of events. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that immediately after purchasing a ticket, you will be subjected to a security control, which should not exceed an average of twenty minutes. Therefore, if you are suffering from walking difficulties or use wheelchairs, it is better to avoid this tour because some tracks are unpaved or uneven. For students, a reduced fare can be granted upon presentation of an identification card with their photograph for verification of eligibility. There is no charge for tickets issued to children under six years old.