Vatican City, Sistine Chapel And St. Peter's Tour

starting from 109
  • Duration:
  • Priority access
  • Photos without flash
  • Guided tour
  • Accessible

Description

Duration

In total, three hours slipped away unnoticed. At 6:45 pm, we'll embark on a 2-hour journey.

About

Uncover the mystery, history, and splendor of the Vatican Museums with a unique and exciting trek through the Sistine Chapel - the spiritual heart of Rome. Experience enlightenment as you traverse through centuries of exquisite artistry, and take in the breathtaking beauty of St. Peter's Cathedral along the way. This adventure promises an unparalleled journey, unlike any other. Providing an experience that is unparalleled and exclusive, the Sistine Chapel tour is like no other. Whether you choose to depart at 7:45 am with priority tickets for early access or opt for the Friday or Saturday night visit at 6:45 pm, this tour is a true standout among guided tours of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Join our skilled guide as they lead you through this unforgettable experience, sharing their expertise and charm along the way. Every detail has been carefully planned to ensure a one-of-a-kind and exhilarating journey for all visitors. Greet your guide as you enter the Vatican Museums and prepare to embark on an unparalleled tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. With a guide who is an expert in religion, history, and art by your side, you can begin your customized tour. You'll be amazed by the magnificent displays in the Vatican Museums, including not-to-be-missed displays like the tapestries, maps, and sculpture galleries, as well as the celebrated Raphael's Hall. Your guide will intrigue you with tales about the talented artists who contributed to this impressive empire. Finally, get ready to be blown away by the stunning beauty of the Sistine Chapel, an incredible work of art. Nothing short of inspiring is the ceiling fresco by Michelangelo, an enormous masterpiece. The artist himself, God, St. Peter, Eve, Adam, and the Saints are featured as a part of this piece incorporating an array of legendary and powerful figures. To captivate you, the vividness and lifelike quality of the portraits is something to take in up close. During your visit, your guide will delve deeper into the conclaves that elect popes, and provide you with enriching viewpoints while walking you through the Chapel. Surrounded by masterpieces in the most powerful religious power in history, bask in the center of it all with a deep breath and closed eyes after crowning your guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a special final visit inside St. Peter's basilica. Admire the incredible mosaics, Michelangelo's Pietà, and Bernini's Baldachin in their glory. Cherish for a lifetime our superbly planned and exclusive tour of the Sistine Chapel - a truly unique experience we offer with great pride. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is not to be missed.

Inclusions

    Entering early at 7:45AM beats the usual crowds for departure.
  • Guide with license to speak English
  • Skip the line for the Vatican Museums
  • Access ticket to St Peter's Basilica (not available for Night Tour)

Cancellation Policy

For the satisfaction of clients, a full credit or refund shall be granted provided that cancellation is given with 48 hours' notice. If you fail to attend your activity, the entire fee will still be charged.

Meeting Point

Viale Vaticano 100, Vatican City (Italy)

VATICAN MUSEUMS, Viale Vaticano 100, meet your guide on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano, find us holding a white sign with the "Towns of Italy" logo"

Clients are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

To remember

We cannot wait to welcome you!

Clients are kindly encouraged to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time.

We kindly request that you factor this into your travel plans. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any delays, no matter how brief, and we regret to inform you that failing to attend the experience will not qualify for a refund, including partial refunds.

Children and teenagers under 18 years of age should always be accompanied by at least one adult. In the event that this requirement is not met, we retain the right to exclude the underage participant, and unfortunately, no refund will be provided.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this tour.

The described itineraries may undergo slight modifications due to unforeseen operational requirements.

Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
All visitors must have a photo ID for the security check
The Vatican Museums imposes a mandatory dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered otherwise you will not be able to enter
Due to exceptional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica might be closed without any notice

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES:

Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance.
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Shorts, big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.

PLEASE NOTE: in order to purchase the Vatican Museums tickets, we kindly need to receive in advance the names of all participants (accordingly to the ID card).

St. Peter's Basilica won't be available for visits on Wednesday, the tour will include Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel only.