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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This three hour guided tour in the company of an expert guide, allows you to see the best of the Vatican City. As you take in the sights of the world’s smallest country, you’ll hear from your guide about the history of these renowned places and learn about some of the many masterpieces housed in the Vatican.
READ CAREFULLY:
Because of the Jubilee some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
What's included
skip the line tickets
private guide
St. Peter's Basilica
What to expect
Vatican Museums
1h 45m · Admission ticket included
This is one of the most comprehensive tours of the Vatican highlights and we ensure you won’t miss any of the “must-see” treasures that make this such a special place. You meet with your guide at the entrance to the Museums and with privileged access by-pass the queues and head inside.
Sistine Chapel
1h · Admission ticket included
The highlight of any tour is of course the famous Sistine Chapel, Italy’s most visited site. Your guide will tell you all about Michelangelo’s frescoes, The Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis as well as details of the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other famous Renaissance masters. Still in use today, the Sistine Chapel is where the conclave takes place to elect a new Pope. Listen to anecdotes and some well-kept secrets about this amazing place.
St. Peter's Square
15m
Your guide will then take you to Saint Peter’s Square to see Bernini’s famous statues and the balcony where you see the white smoke that tells of a newly elected Pope. A final few curious facts and anecdotes and your guide will leave you to take a stroll around this magnificent square. A perfect end to a tour of the Vatican!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Vatican museum entrance, under the big white monumental door, on the stairs.
End point
Vatican museum entrance, under the big white monumental door, on the stairs.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that, due to Jubilee restrictions, the Basilica is not accessible
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
