Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica VIP Guided Tour
Description
Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Vatican's treasures with an expert guide and priority entrance in a small group. This exclusive tour includes the incredible collections and galleries of the Vatican museums and of course the awe inspiring Sistine Chapel. Designed for those who wish to explore and experience the full splendour of the Vatican City. Wander through the Vatican Museums, an incredible array of masterpieces. The vast collection includes exquisite sculptures, mesmerising frescoes, and architectural wonders that together create a collection unmatched anywhere in the world. Feast your eyes on breathtaking works by world renowned artists such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli and of course Michelangelo. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included. In this case there will be an extended tour of the Vatican museums.
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Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps
Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
Reviews(1,562)
Time was spent efficiently seeing all the sites we wanted to see with an earpiece learning about the sites.
Christina’s knowledge , personality and demeanor is well suited for this venue. She made what is an educational opportunity , both engaging as well as enjoyable. Thank you!
Christina was an amazing tour guide who explained the history of everything in detail. She was very knowledgeable, funny and kind. She made sure to point out elevators for the older individuals in our group and make sure they were good throughout the tour. I’m so glad we had her as our tour guide because as we went through the museum and chapel I felt like we knew why things were done the way they were as she gave us the back story. I would definitely book through this company again. Highly recommend. Made getting in and out so easy.
First time to Italy for me and my wife. Took this tour not knowing what to expect. Glad we did. Our guide had so much knowledge about the history of Vatican City that it convinced us we were with a professional and in good hands. Worth every penny.
Great guide, kind, cared about the group. Open for questions...kept us on schedule. So knowledgeable about the vatican and the history.
Christina was an amazing guide. Great information. It was so great that she was aggressive to get us through the crowds. Awesome tour.
Amazing! This was my 3rd time visiting, both other times were also with a tour. But this tour guide, Maggie made the experience so much better. She was outstanding, explained things I never knew and made us want to listen for longer than the tour even lasted. Which for me says a lot I am usually ready for it to end. I highly recommend, and not waiting in lines makes it that much better.
A super experience with a group of 15 people. Everything very well explained and enjoyable! Always attentive to the entire group
A fantastic experience with a fabulous tour guide. Christina was so informative and inspiring about the tour and the company. She is worth her weight in gold.
We learned a lot on the tour. Maggie was a very knowledgeable tour guide. She was an absolute delight.
