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Rome & Vatican

Tour of the Vatican Museum, and Sistine Chapel

Discover the most famous art collection on Earth at the Vatican Museums, followed by the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel

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3.0 Hrs

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2-10

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skip-the-line

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Daily except Sunday and religious holidays

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Small Group Tour

The Vatican Museums house the most famous and most visited art collection on Earth. Curated over centuries by the papacy, the Vatican’s attractions include the world’s most beautiful paintings, sculptures, frescoes, and archaeological treasures. The collection began with Pope Julius II in the early 1500s and has expanded over the centuries to encapsulate more of human history, from antiquity to the modern day.

This complete Vatican itinerary will take you through the museums first, and your guide will expertly lead you through the enormous galleries. You will see all the best of the artworks and artifacts, from sculptures to the exquisite frescoes on the walls. The grandest of these are to be found in the Sistine Chapel. Its ceiling is lavished in frescoes by Michelangelo and is one of the most famous artworks in human history.

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Duration

3.0 Hrs

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People

2-10

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VIP status

skip-the-line

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Operating Days

Daily except Sunday and religious holidays

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Start Time

9:45 am / 2:15 pm

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Meeting Place

Caffè Vaticano in Viale Vaticano 100, 00192 Rome

OVERVIEW

At a Glance

  • Explore the world's most famous art collection
  • See masterpieces from antiquity to modern day
  • Visit the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's frescoes
  • Marvel at the distinct architecture and divine splendor
  • View the facade of St. Peter's Basilica. Entrance to the Basilica is not included in this tour

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€175.00

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The tour is not available on January 1st, February 11th, Easter Monday, May 1st, June 29th, August 15th/16th, November 1st, December 8th, or December 25th/26th.

Please note: Tours of the Basilica are not permitted on Wednesday mornings or when special papal ceremonies are taking place. In these cases your guide will take you to Saint Peter’s Square and explain it from the outside. Security check is mandatory for everyone entering Vatican City. Passport not required although ID proving age associated discounts must be presented.

*Entrance to the Basilica is not included in this tour

DRESS CODE REQUIRED FOR THE VATICAN AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Sandals are allowed.

Meeting Point

Included

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arrow Guide — Professional licensed English-speaking guide

arrow Tickets — Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums

arrow Small group of 10 people or less

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arrow Gratuities to your guide

arrow No transport included: meet at designated meeting point instead

arrow Entrance to the Basilica is not included in this tour

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