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Good knowledge guide....
Good knowledge guide. Easy with the option to skip the line. We had a great time and would definitely do this again.
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Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again.
Early-Bird VIP Tour : Vatican Museums , Sistine Chapel & Basilica
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $172 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- UniSol Roma
- Meeting point
- Via Sebastiano Veniero 15, 00192 Rome, This is our meeting point.
Description
To visit the Vatican city within short time, this tour is the best. Most important things you can visit at a glance with skip the line ticket. Also a live guided tour can make it more interesting and smooth.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 26–65)
- $172
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $172
- Youth (ages 18–25)
- $160
- Child (ages 8–17)
- $160
- Infant (ages 0–7)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums is a collection of Museums. More or less 64,000 collections are displayed here. We are highlighting on the most important galleries and masterpieces. Like as- Courdyard of the Pinecone, Laocoon, Chiaramonti Museum, Gallery of Candelbera, Pius-Christian Museum, Belvedere Torso, Nero's bath tub, Tapestries Gallery, Maps Gallery, Borgia Apartment etc.
Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel is a holy place and new pope election center. Michangelo's master works " Creation of Adam " and " Last Judgement " are here. It is a silent zone and no photos and videos are allowed here.
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the biggest and oldest church in the world. Michelangelo's great creation La Pieta is here. The tomb of St. Jhon Paul II is close to the La Pieta. Also the Holy door, St. Peter's Bronze Statue, Holy water and the dome are mind blowing.
What's included
Included
St. Peter's Basilica
Skip the line service.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Live guided tour by an experienced licensed guide.
All fees and taxes.
Wireless Radio and earpiece (from the Vatican)
Not included
Dome of the St. Peter's Basilica.
Vatican Garden
Breakfast/Lunch/Tea/Coffee/Scarf/Suveneer.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.8
4 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $172 is 52% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,074 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sign in 20 minutes before at the meeting point what is Via Sebastiano Veniero 15, Rome 00192.
- Kid/Child need their birth identification I'd card. ( Kid/Child must be under 17 years old )
- Youths need their valid student card and birth identification I'd card. ( Youths must be 18 to 25 years old )
- If Kid/Child/Youths aren't able to show their I'd cards then they have to pay 25€ additional charge to change their tickets to a adult ticket.
- Sometime, 5 to 10 minutes you have to wait in security check line. And it's normal. Don't worry about it.
- The Vatican can check your identity card. So it's better to carry your ID card with you or soft copy on your phone.
- Soft shoes, comfortable drees and carrying drinking water are recommended.
- The Vatican dress code: shoulder and knees must be covered.
- For special occasion if St. Peter's Basilica is closed then this tour will finish inside the Sistine Chapel. In that case travellers will get chance to visit the Vatican Museums again.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Early-Bird VIP Tour : Vatican Museums , Sistine Chapel & Basilica lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $172 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 8–17 pay from $160, adults from $172. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Via Sebastiano Veniero 15, 00192 Rome, This is our meeting point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Kid/Child need their birth identification I'd card. ( Kid/Child must be under 17 years old )
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by UniSol Roma.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Vatican group tour
The most memorable part of the tour was the beauty and artistry of the interior rooms and hallways of the Vatican. Beautiful sculptures, paintings and tapestries everywhere. I liked the historical information the guide provided, yet she seemed rushed and annoyed. The venue over sells tickets and it was shoulder to shoulder in many areas making it difficult to see or enjoy the art. In the Sistine chapel our guide gave us 10 minutes and that included a bathroom break. I barely saw it and at that point lost the guide. We left disappointed.
Operator response
The Vatican Museums are really very busy. You have to admit this situation.
D
A good tour.
The guide did a good job navigating through the crowd. She was very clear with directions. Informative.
Operator response
Thank you so much.
J
Not worth the money
Tour was okay. It is very pricy and don’t think it is worth the extra money for the guided tour. Tickets for the general public are €17pp and headsets €5pp if doing the tour unguided. St Peters basicilla was not included as part of the tour. The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel are interesting to go and see once. However would recommend doing this trip unguided & save your €€€.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for your comment. 17€ Museums ticket cost, if you stand in the general line. Audio guide cost is 7€. Skip the line ticket cost and availability is different. You can do a self guided tour, what is obviously cheaper than live guided tour. You can go through the Internet and check the live guided tours prices. There are different prices. Actually everything depends on mentality. Some people like deep analysis on art, history and culture, some people are not. So it is better to think before purchasing the tour.
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