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225 minutes
Daily Tour
15 people
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Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo’s frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.
Finish your tour by going to St. Peter’s Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo’s moving Pietà, Bernini’s grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
Last update: 03/01/2023
Tour Code: SHWT-IT-0072 |
This Tour is easily SOLD OUT |
All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour
The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery is explored instead
Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this group tour. The group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. Those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact the activity provider so the visit can be arranged
Wheelchair users
Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Shorts
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
You can cancel your Tour order within 48 hours before the start of the tour activity for a full refund.
If you cancel your order less than 48 hours before the start date of the Tour Experience, the amount you paid will not be reimbursed.
Any request for changes made less than 48 hours before the start of the Tour experience will not be accepted.
The time base is considered the one of the Tour experience local time.
What is the security of face masks and attendee health during Early Entry To The Vatican & The Sistine Chapel In Rome?
Reply: The staff will make temperature check for travelers upon arrival.
What about sanitization during the Early Entry To The Vatican & The Sistine Chapel In Rome?
Reply: Both the tour staff and travelers are supplied with hand sanitizer gel; the same sanitization applies to the equipment used during the tour experience.
What about social distancing during the Early Entry To The Vatican & The Sistine Chapel In Rome?
Reply: The tour experience applies for Social distancing with respect to what it’s indicated by the Ministry of Health.
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