From Civitavecchia Vatican Museums&Sistine Chapel

Description

Immerse yourself in the Renaissance treasures created by Michelangelo, Bernini, and other world-renowned artists. You’ll enjoy priority access to security checks and be ready to admire some of the greatest masterpieces in art history: - Pio Clementino the Gallery of Maps, The Pinacoteca, the Contemporary Art Collection, Raphael’s Rooms—this will be a journey through works of immeasurable beauty and value. The highlight of this tour is undoubtedly the entrance to the Sistine Chapel, where you will marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. In this Jubilee Year, the access from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica is closed. To visit it you must return to the entrance and follow the Vatican Walls along Viale Vaticano, Via Leone IV, Piazza Risorgimento, Via di Porta Angelica. From there, you can expect a queue of about 10 min and you will be able to enter and visit the Basilica on your own. The distance is 1 km and takes about 20 minutes to walk.

Tour Options

Itinerary

Highlights

What's included

Important Information

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• people with walking issues can book a private tour
• We suggest to wear comfortable shoes and remember that is not permitted to visit churches in shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders. Entrance into the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees MUST be covered. We are not responsible for entry denied due to inappropriate clothing. The tour can be changed without notice due to weather and traffic. Visitors could be asked an ID/Passport for security reasons, please make sure you have a valid one with you. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
• We will show you the entrance to the Basilica, but you will need to visit it on your own by presenting your ID.

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