Vatican and Sistine Chapel: Private Skip-the-Line Tour
ID: GYG36398-45009
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the Vatican on a 3-hour private tour that offers you priority admission to the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica! Experience Michelangelo’s artistic genius in the Sistine Chapel, and see what interests you most.
This private Vatican and Sistine Chapel tour is an opportunity for you to explore one of the world's largest and important art collections with a personal Vatican expert guide.
Your 3-hour experience begins by entering through the Vatican's VIP entrance and skipping the lines outside – letting you get started immediately.
The guide will customize this Vatican visit to your preferences. You can take in all of the Papal palace highlights and explore the rooms of the Vatican Museums that interest you most.
You’ll hear about the Vatican’s fascinating history, some bits of gossip, and little-known stories about popes and artists. A highlight of the tour is the Sistine Chapel, one of the greatest examples of Michelangelo's artistic genius.
The visit culminates with VIP access directly into St. Peter's Basilica (skipping another long line) for an awe-inspiring guided tour of the largest and most ornate church in the world.
Highlights
- Enjoy priority admission to the Vatican museums
- Take a private tour of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Tailor your visit to your interests
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code: please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered.
Occasionally the basilica may be closed due to last minute private events outside of the tour operators control and often without notice. In these uncommon circumstances the tour will operate as usual and the time spent inside the basilica will be enjoyed by an extended tour in an alternative area.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc). Participants under 18 may also use a school photo ID. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Participants who do not comply with these requirements will be denied entry or asked to leave the theater
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
The meeting point is in front of Cafè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100, across the street from the museum entrance.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
