Vatican Museums SkipTheLine Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $461 / person
- Languages
- EN, IT, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- • Tour Guide will be with a sign "VATICAN MUSEUMS TOUR" on it at the address “Viale Vaticano 100” the UPSTAIRS CORNER with Bar "Caffè Vaticano".
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
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Description
Discover the Vatican on a Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with an Expert Tour Guide. Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience. Enjoy priority access entrance, and tour: • Vatican Museums • Sistine Chapel • St. Peter’s Basilica Skip-The-Line Tickets with fast access included.
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Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience. SkipThe Line Tickets Included. Tour Guide will be with a sign "VATICAN MUSEUMS TOUR" on it at the address “Viale Vaticano 100” the UPSTAIRS CORNER with Bar "Caffè Vaticano". Please provide to be at the Meeting Point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
Discover the Vatican on a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums (Skip-The-Line Tickets Included). Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with an Expert Tour Guide in a small group. Enjoy priority access entrance, and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Follow your tour guide directly inside the vast collection of private artwork that is the Vatican Museums. Walk through the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Tapestries as you listen to tales of Vatican intrigue. Vatican Museums will include: • Courtyard of Pigna • Octagonal Courtyard • Pio Clementino Museum • Gallery of Animals • Gallery of Muses • Rotonda Gallery • Candelabra Gallery • Tapestry Museum • Gallery of the Maps • Rooms of Raffaello
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City.Tthe chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo. Admission Included.
****St. Peter's Basilica Included**** Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. Admission Included. Your tour ends inside the Basilica. After you’ve finished exploring with your group, you can stay as long as you want on your own. It’s the perfect time to head down into the crypts or climb up to the top of St. Peter’s dome (own expense) for uninterrupted views of Rome. When St. Peter's Basilica is closed or not accessible your tour will end at the Sistine Chapel, in this case, you will spend more time inside Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
Highlights
Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience
VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
SkipTheLine Fast Entrance Ticket guaranteed
What's included
Included
Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience
VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
SkipTheLine Fast Entrance Ticket guaranteed
Not included
Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
- Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience Tickets Included
- Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. No refunds or discounts will be issued
- St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
Frequently asked questions
How long does Vatican Museums SkipTheLine Private Tour take?
Vatican Museums SkipTheLine Private Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Vatican Museums SkipTheLine Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $461 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.
Can I cancel Vatican Museums SkipTheLine Private Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is • Tour Guide will be with a sign "VATICAN MUSEUMS TOUR" on it at the address “Viale Vaticano 100” the UPSTAIRS CORNER with Bar "Caffè Vaticano".. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Vatican Museums SkipTheLine Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
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