Pricing Information:
From $53.15
Overview
The Vatican stands as a pinnacle of artistic heritage, boasting the largest private art collection globally, making it an essential destination in Rome. To fully appreciate its splendor, engaging a guide is recommended. An expert will lead you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, highlighting masterpieces along the way, including Raphael’s Rooms. The tour culminates with the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s renowned frescoes. Flexibility in scheduling is offered to accommodate your itinerary preferences.
- Half-day Vatican Museums guided tour with fast-track access
- Learn about the incredible Renaissance artwork inside Raphael’s Rooms
- Visit the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s ‘The Creation of Adam’
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This experience provides exclusive upgrade opportunities for early morning or after-hours tours of the Vatican, allowing for a more personal and intimate viewing of its art and architecture.
What’s Included
- Headsets to hear your guide better (Tours over 10 persons)
- Free Wi-Fi & Recharging station at the meeting point
- Welcoming staff at comfortable office
- Gratuities/Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Germanico, 8
- Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Near Metro A: Ottaviano station. Please be at the meeting point atleast 25 minutes before the departure time, inside the office.
End point
- Vatican Museums
- 00120, Vatican City
What To Expect
Join your local guide at the tour office, the starting point for your Vatican journey. With your priority access ticket, you’ll bypass the usual wait and begin your guided exploration of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. As you move through these sacred spaces, your guide will regale you with stories of piety and intrigue, shedding light on the Vatican’s esteemed position within the Christian world.
Vatican Museums
Visit the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.isit to the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
In the Sistine Chapel you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo’s astonishing work, the entire ceiling and the Last Judgment, and then again in St Peter’s Basilica where his beautiful Pietà is kept
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter’s Basilica
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
- Luggage storage NOT available
- Most travelers can participate
- Pets are NOT allowed
- St. Peter’s Basilica is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
Cancellation Policy
You have the option to cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the experience begins and are eligible to receive a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Traveler Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk pretty much non stop.
- Skip the line is the only way to go, but still had an hour to 1.5 hour wait.
- Must use tour or you’ll spend your vacation standing in line.