Privately Guided Vatican Tour with Pickup at Ship and Hotel Drop-off

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Overview

On this tour, you will visit some of the most stunning sites in all of Rome: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica.

The Vatican Museums contain masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and other works of art collected by the popes through the centuries. The Museums include several monumental works of art, such as Raphaels Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, among others.

Museums typically included in this tour include the Cortile della Pigna; Belvedere Palace (Pio-Clementine Museum); Galleries of the Candelabra, of Tapestries, and of Maps; and Raphaels Rooms. Due to the way that traffic inside the museums is regulated, certain portions may occasionally be closed off, so please note that the itinerary may change from time to time.

Located within these museums is the incomparable Sistine Chapel. Built in the second half of the 15th century, the chapel boasts a ceiling that is adorned by magnificent frescoes. Painstakingly painted by Michelangelo over the course of four years, the ceiling depicts scenes from the Book of Genesis, the Creation, and much more, including over 300 painted figures!

As you exit the museums and enter Vatican Square, you will arrive at St. Peters Basilica. The most visited Basilica in the world, the dome was designed by Michelangelo, who worked on the construction of the basilica beginning in 1547.

Following your tour, you will be dropped off at your Rome hotel.

Your exact itinerary for the day is dependent on the time that your Vatican tickets are arranged for. That time will be determined after the tour is confirmed.

What's Included

Private vehicle and English-speaking driver
Private guide at the Vatican for 3 hours
No waiting in line for Vatican tickets!
Option to purchase additional guide services
Drop off at your hotel

Food and Beverages
Entrance Fees (payable locally in cash)
Tips/Gratuities

Considerations

This tour will pre-reserve tickets to the Vatican, which will avoid having to wait in line. Upon arrival to the Vatican, you'll meet up with your guide, who will have your entrance tickets in hand. The guide will collect the cost of the entrance tickets, which is 60€ per person. This must be paid in Euros. Credit cards are not accepted
The pre-reserved tickets are non-refundable

Special Instructions

A strict dress code is enforced in St. Peter's Basilica, so please do not wear shorts, sleeveless tops, skirts above the knee, or revealing clothing.
You will spend about two hours between the Museums and Sistine Chapel
PLEASE NOTE: The Vatican restricts power banks from being brought indoors. If you have a power bank or phone charger, you will be asked to leave with bag check at the Vatican
UPDATE: A recent change regarding direct access from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica. This passage now requires a mandatory fee of €12 per person.
Please note that clients are also responsible for covering the cost of a ticket for their guide—an additional €12. If the group requires more than one guide, a ticket must be purchased for each guide.

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Tour Times: 9:00 AM

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