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From $48.88
Overview
Embark on an enriching exploration of the Vatican’s hallowed and artistic wonders with a guided tour by an expert in art history. Enjoy the advantage of bypassing the queues with fast-track entry, granting you more time to marvel at the extensive array of masterworks within the Vatican Museum. Experience the grandeur of Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel up close. An audio headset ensures you capture every detail of the narrative provided by your guide, deepening your understanding of the Vatican’s storied past and the art it houses.
- Art history tour of the splendid Vatican Museums
- See highlights of the sprawling collection with a knowledgeable guide
- Learn about the artists and their patrons through live audio headset commentary
- Walk beneath the sacred ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
- Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access
What’s Included
- EXPERT OFFICIAL VATICAN LICENSED TOUR GUIDE
- SKIP THE LINE TOUR OF THE VATICAN & SISTINE CHAPEL
- DIRECT ACCESS TO ST.PETER’S BASILICA
- LOCATION PICK UP & DROP OFF
- FOOD & DRINK
- BASILICA ENTRY NOT POSSIBLE ON WEDNESDAY 09:30AM & TOURS AFTER 15:00PM
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Germanico, 16
- Via Germanico, 16, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Please report to the Maya Tours Office at Via Germanico 16 for check-in, arriving 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled entry time. Our team will arrange all necessities and accompany you to the Museums, where you will receive your ticket.
End point
- Vatican Museums
- 00120, Vatican City
The exit of the Vatican Museums is distinct from the entrance and is usually through the “Porta di Uscita,” which is a different route leading out from the Sistine Chapel. It allows for a smooth flow of visitor traffic and ensures that guests can exit directly after completing their tour, without needing to retrace their steps through the museums.
What To Expect
Join your expert art historian guide just a short stroll from the entrance to the Vatican Museums for a seamless and enlightened visit. With skip-the-line access, you’ll bypass the crowds and enter directly. Once inside, you’ll be equipped with an audio headset to clearly hear your guide’s detailed commentary as you walk through the opulent corridors of the Vatican. As you admire the vast collections of art, your guide will provide insightful narratives, enriching your understanding of the Vatican’s grandeur. The tour culminates with the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll witness the iconic ceiling frescoes by Michelangelo, gaining an appreciation for the artistry and cultural context with the aid of your guide’s expertise.
Maya Tours (Pass By)
Check in at the Maya Tours Office
Vatican Museums
Spend time seeing the highlights of the Vatican Museums collection
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
View the marvelous Sistine Chapel ceiling
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
Cancellation Policy
You are entitled to a full refund if you cancel the experience at least 24 hours before the start time.
- 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.