Vatican and Sistine Chapel: 3-Hour Small Group Tour Vatican and Sistine Chapel: 3-Hour Small Group Tour English
ID: GYG36395-45006
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy this fascinating Vatican tour through the treasures of the home of Catholic Church with privileged entrance. On this 3-hour small group tour you explore the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with your expert guide.
Get skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums on this guided tour, a luxury that can save you up to 2 hours of waiting in line. The tour features highlights of the Papal palaces from the Greek statues of the Lacoon to the magnificent Raphael Rooms.
As you observe some of the most important art in the history of western civilization, your expert Vatican guides will not only enlighten you with its fascinating history but also share bits of gossip and other little-known stories about the popes and the artists represented.
See the Pinecone Courtyard, Vatican Garden's Terrace, Octagonal Courtyard, Belvedere Palace, Lacoon Priest of Troy, Apollo Belevedere, Muses Room, Belvedere Torso, Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Gallery of Candelabra, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, and the Raphael Rooms.
The museum tour culminates at the Sistine Chapel, one of the greatest and most famous examples of Michelangelo's artistic genius, for which your guide will have thoroughly prepared you.
Finally, you will have VIP access directly to St. Peter's Basilica for an awe-inspiring guided visit to the most immense and ornate church in the world.
Highlights
- Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
- Learn about interesting facts together with fun little-known stories and anecdotes
- Admire the Greek statues of the Lacoon and the magnificent Raphael Rooms
- Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 6 people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
Occasionally the basilica may be closed due to last-minute private events outside of the local partner's 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
The passage between the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica is currently closed due to Covid-19 measures. To enter the church, your tour will need to go around the Vatican State walls. Your guide will do their best to include a tour of the basilica, but this may not always be possible due to the distance between the sites. If it's not possible, your guide will give you a complete orientation of the basilica before your visit
In front of Cafè Vaticano, on Viale Vaticano 100, across the street from the Museum's 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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
