Vatican and Sistine Chapel Experience eBook
Description
Skip the line and discover the wonders of Vatican City on this unforgettable guided tour through one of the world’s most iconic cultural and religious landmarks. Explore the breathtaking Vatican Museums and admire masterpieces by legendary artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, while learning about their historical and artistic significance from an expert guide specialized in Vatican art and culture. The highlight of the experience is a visit to the stunning Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s world-famous ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment. To make your visit even more complete, this experience also includes a complimentary Vatican & Sistine Chapel eBook, packed with travel tips, historical insights, must-see highlights, and practical information to help you make the most of your time in Vatican City.
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The Vatican Museums are the national museum of the Vatican City, in Rome. Founded by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, they occupy a large part of the vast courtyard of the Belvedere and are one of the largest art collections in the world, since they display the enormous collection of works of art accumulated over the centuries by the popes: the Sistine Chapel and the papal apartments frescoed by Michelangelo and Raphael are part of the works that visitors can admire on their journey. Although the museums are located entirely in Vatican territory, their entrance is in Italian territory, in viale Vaticano 6 in Rome.
Visit the marvelous Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's frescoes, famous all over the world and considered a cornerstone of Western art. The Sistine Chapel (in Latin: Sacellum Sixtinum), dedicated to Mary Assumed into Heaven, is the main chapel of the apostolic palace, as well as one of the most famous cultural and artistic treasures of the Vatican City, inserted in the itinerary of the Vatican Museums. It was built between about 1475 and 1481, at the time of Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere, from which it took its name. It is known throughout the world both for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the pope are held (in the past also some papal coronations), and for being decorated with some of the best known and most celebrated works of art in the artistic civilization worldwide, among which the famous frescoes by Michelangelo stand out.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 9:30 am time slot and the Vatican ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm or 5 pm.
- Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
- This tour is shared.
- It is advisable not to book more than one tour on the same day, with schedules close together.
- Skip the included queue, it means you will be in the fast queue, not that there will be no one in front of you.
- You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.
- The youth rate is applicable to students and children: identification document with photo proving age is required.
- Entry to places of worship and some museums requires appropriate clothing. No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed, Knees and shoulders MUST be covered.
- Your complimentary eBook will be sent automatically once your reservation has been successfully confirmed.
Reviews(33)
Warning, this is a scam. The tour operator changed the meet point the day before, did not show, would not answer calls and then rejected my request for a refund. We were at the designated spot 30 minutes in advance.
Hello Stacy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to clarify that all meeting point details and tour instructions are sent to customers in advance prior to the activity, as stated in the booking information. To allow us to review your case in detail and provide proper support, please contact us via WhatsApp. Thank you for your attention.
I had the worst experience ever. We've book a tour for 350 euros and they just cancelled our reservation only a day prior.
Hello, We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of your reservation. To assist you further and resolve this matter as quickly as possible, please reach out to us via WhatsApp at +39 320 479 0368. We’ll be happy to help you. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to resolving this issue.
The tour was meant to start at 9.30am to beat the crowds but we did not enter the Vatican museum till at least 11 am
Thanks for your invaluable feedback! We choose the guides with care, to make the tour wonderful for all of you! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again!
Loved my tour with Juliana! She was very knowledgeable and was able to get us around to see the best parts of the museums even with the heavy crowds!
Thanks for your invaluable feedback! We choose the guides with care, to make the tour wonderful for all of you! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again!
Tour guide was outstanding. The Viator organization not so much. I must have received at least a dozen reminders of time and date. In the end they were all wrong. Fortunately the time was later than earlier. Not good.
Thanks for your invaluable feedback! We choose the guides with care, to make the tour wonderful for all of you! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic guide , very informative and friendly. Invited and answered questions constructively and knowledgeable. Invaluable experience, thank you.
Thanks for your invaluable feedback! We choose the guides with care, to make the tour wonderful for all of you! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again!
The guide Filippo very professional and very prepared. But at the Vatican Museum he explained that we could either visit the papal apartments painted by Rafaello or relax with the group in the Sistine Chapel of Michelangelo. I think it is not possible to lose the painted apartments of Rafaello was a very serious failure.I was very sad and my companion too. For the amount paid I think it was fair a differentiated treatment. At first the tour was scheduled for 16.30 after they alerted that it was 14.30 (;14.00 in the agency) I think something wrong happened and the value was not appropriate for the tour done. Greetings. Ettore
Olá Ettore, muito obrigado por compartilhar o seu comentário conosco 🙏. Ficamos felizes em saber que reconheceu a qualidade e o profissionalismo do nosso guia Filippo, que é parte fundamental da experiência. Sobre os pontos mencionados, gostaríamos de esclarecer que nossa agência atua sempre dentro dos padrões oficiais da plataforma, seguindo os roteiros e horários definidos. Ainda assim, entendemos a importância das suas observações e já estamos encaminhando o seu caso internamente para análise junto ao nosso time de qualidade. Entraremos em contato diretamente para entender melhor a situação e oferecer todo o suporte necessário. Reforçamos que nossa prioridade é garantir seriedade, organização e experiências de alto nível para todos os nossos clientes.
Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide, easy meeting place, perfect flow through tour with explanations! Sistine chapel close for conclave so tour ended early and no refund from viator. I’d recommend but maybe viator should have contacted us to adjust rate.
Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are happy that you enjoyed the tour, we choose the guides carefully, to make the tour wonderful for all of you! We look forward to seeing you again!
Although we misunderstood our meeting point and arrive late to the right location. They were still able to accommodate us at a later time. The tour itself was amazing and our tour guide was able to explain and pinpoint areas of interest to us all. I gave it five stars because it was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. I would also take this tour again if I have an opportunity to visit Rome again in the future.
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Gabriel was our guide and he was fabulous. He was a great story teller with extensive knowledge of the history of the vatican. In the short time that was available and due to the crowds he was able to guide us to the most important and memorable experiences in both the tour and the Vatican museum. Highly recommend Gabriel!
Thanks for your feedback! You are very important to us! We always choose the best guides, to provide an excellent service! Thank you, we are waiting for you and we thank you!
