Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Tour
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Skip the line, avoid the long queues and explore the Vatican's exceptional collections and the magnificent Sistine Chapel with an expert guide in an intimate group. This extensive and exclusive tour is designed for those eager to experience everything the Vatican has to offer. The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive array of art, featuring stunning sculptures, frescoes, and architectural masterpieces that together form an unparalleled collection found nowhere else in the world. Admire the incredible sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and architectural works of Renaissance masters such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael, and of course Michelangelo. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included. In this case there will be an extended tour of the Vatican museums.
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Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps
Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
Reviews(4,283)
Our guide got us all around efficiency and professionally. He absolutely knew what he was doing. What a day!
Our guide was amazing. We saw and learned so much. We really did get to skip the line, which made our day that much more efficient.
My girlfriend and I very much enjoyed our experience in Vatican City, led by our tour Deny Martines. She was funny, informative, and knew all the right spots throughout the grand tour. Though we wish we had more time being led by her, it is a great experience and worth every penny. Grazie mille Deny!
2.5 hours was the perfect length for the tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica with kids! So impressed by how proactively Moen efficiently covered a lot of information while being so concerned with our comfort in the heat, pausing for bathrooms and water refills.
A very culturally enriching visit thanks to the explanations from our guide Paolo, without whom we would have missed many details and who especially allowed us to discover the essentials.
Kristina, our tour guide was amazing. Originally from USA but has been in Rome for over 20 years so no language barrier at all. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, funny at times and very focused on her group and what was going on around her. She knew went to speed us up or slow us down to avoid the crowds and she kept us out of the heat/direct sun as much as possible she allowed us each personal/quiet time to pray at their appropriate times. She took her time after the tour was over and wrote down the names of some restaurants and must see places/things to do. I personally wish we would have started the tour an hour earlier to avoid some of the lines. Our finish time ran into lunchtime and my daughter’s were “ready to leave“ because they were hungry. If we had started earlier, I would have had more time at Saint Peter’s Basilica to enjoy this beautifully. Amazing church! Would definitely recommend the Skip the line tickets.
We had a fabulous fabulous fabulous lady tour guide called DENY. She brought everything to life and knew every trick in the book to get us all a real VIP tour. We learned so much from her about history, art and religion. This tour will stay in our memories. Thank you so much Deny you are fantastic!!!!
Our guide Paula was a very professional leader. She explained everything to us very well. We were extremely enthusiastic and highly recommend her. Out of 10 stars, we give her 11😃👍
Wonderful experience and our guide was well informed. He made sure we followed the rules and got to see every museum within the Vatican
Great tour that covered a lot. Alfredo was a fantastic guide that not only provided great info but navigated our group through a very busy area without feeling rushed. Several "wow" moments - even for our three teens.
