Easy Access Vatican Museum Group Tour
Description
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican Museums, where jaw-dropping masterpieces of art will leave you spellbound. With fast, skip-the-lines entry, our Wednesday morning Easy Access Vatican Tour is the perfect hassle-free way to see the highlights of the Vatican in the company of a knowledgeable expert guide. We keep our group sizes small to ensure you’ll get the best out of your time in the Vatican as you come face-to-face with Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel, the magnificent Raphael Rooms, amazing ancient sculptures and much more. Better still, as many visitors to the Vatican attend the Papal audience on Wednesday mornings, this is the quietest time of the week to visit the Museums. Join us for an entertaining, enlightening experience and see for yourself why this is one of our most popular tours!
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Say goodbye to the hassle of long queues as you breeze past the crowds waiting in line to enter the Vatican Museums courtesy of our priority access. Our experienced guides are all experts in art and history, and know everything there is to know about the Vatican and its treasures. They’ll escort you through the labyrinthine corridors and halls of this incredible museum, making sure that you don’t miss a thing on your Vatican adventure!
Undoubtedly the highlight of our route through the Vatican Museums is the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's masterpieces grace every surface. As explanations aren’t allowed in the Sistine Chapel itself, your guide will give a detailed account of the Sistine Chapel before you enter and provide you with a handout that you can use for reference when inside.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise during the booking process if any clients have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Reviews(16)
Fantastic tour guide, initial meeting on the street corner with their representative was outstanding. He helped us out when our original tour operator cancelled on us. Highly recommend using this company, very professional and courteous.
Irena was an awesome guide. She made the tour interesting and was very knowledgeable
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Irena made the experience engaging and informative with her knowledge. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
We have taken several Through Eternity Tours while we have lived in Italy for the last year. All of these tours have been very good and delivered by knowledgable historians. Our most recent tour was promised a visit to the Raphael Rooms at the Vatican. However some problem with Through Eternity and the tour guide led to the guide skipping the Raphael Rooms. I tried unsuccessfully to get Through Eternity to address the issue. The tour we requested and paid for was more expensive than the one delivered. I have not heard back from the operator. In fact, my chat for that tour has been removed from the company's app. I think the problem with the tour was an unfortunate, unintended error of communication. But the lack of response from the operator is the real concern. We have been good customers of this company and this situation has left a bad taste. I have selected average for the lack of response.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a loyal customer of Through Eternity Tours over the past year. We’re glad to hear that your previous tours were enjoyable and delivered by knowledgeable guides. We sincerely apologize for the miscommunication on your most recent tour and that the Raphael Rooms were missed — this was certainly not the experience we intended for you. We also apologize for the lack of response on our end. Your concerns are important, and we are taking steps to ensure better communication moving forward. We truly value your support and hope to restore your trust by providing you with the exceptional experiences you’ve come to expect from Through Eternity Tours.
Eugenia D’Andrea gave us a wealth of knowledge during this tour. It was amazing, and a highlight of the entire trip. I wish I spent 3 day at the Vatican taking tours!
Dear Michael, We’re so happy to hear the Vatican tour was a highlight of your visit to Rome! It’s wonderful to know Eugenia made the experience so special. We’d love to guide you again on your next trip! Best regards, The Through Eternity Team
This was a great tour! Our guide, Gracelyn, was excellent! She had such great enthusiasm and energy. My kids are college age. The entire family loved it. Highly recommend!!
Dear Janey, Thank you for your lovely feedback! It’s fantastic to hear Gracelyn’s passion brought the Vatican and Sistine Chapel to life for your family. Thanks for sharing your experience. We’d love to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards, The Through Eternity Team
Gracelyn was an amazing guide! I’ve never seen such a passionate and skilled storyteller, she pointed out the smallest of details that you could never notice going alone. Worth every penny, would definitely take a Through Eternity Tour again!!!
Dear alextY4988DK, We’re so happy you enjoyed your tour with Gracelyn! Her ability to uncover hidden details and bring history to life is what makes our tours special. We’d love to welcome you back for another journey soon! Warm regards, The Through Eternity Team
It was a wonderful and very informative tour. There were just three of us plus the tour guide, so no earphones needed. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and responsive to our needs
We’re thrilled to hear that your second Vatican visit exceeded expectations! A small, intimate group and a guide who tailors the experience make all the difference. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!
Roberta was a very knowledgeable and excellent guide. She taught us so much and carefully guided us through the crowds , helping us to better understand and appreciate what we were viewing and experiencing.
Thank you, Susan, for your kind words! Roberta has a wonderful way of making the Vatican experience both insightful and seamless. We’re so happy you found the tour enjoyable, and we’d love to have you join us again for another exploration!
Roberta was so informative and guided us thru the crowds expertly. I did not expect such an indepth explanation of the history of the vatican and the paintings. Thoroughly enjoyed, greatful for prompt start, and would recommend to anyone. We took the 3 hour tour.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that Roberta’s insights and expert guidance through the crowds made your Vatican tour memorable. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the in-depth history and art explanations. We appreciate the recommendation and are glad the prompt start added to the experience. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Fabulous tour through Vatican with Angela - amazingly knowledgeable about every aspect of the complex - museum areas as well as chapel and basilica -fairly strenuous tour - lots of stairs. Angela knew how to make the most of time with our small group, lead us to quieter areas so she could share history but always using her mic even as we walked among crowds to share info. 5 stars!
Thank you for your fabulous review! We’re delighted to hear that Angela’s knowledge and thoughtful guidance made your Vatican experience so memorable. Navigating the crowds and stairs can be challenging, but we're glad she kept everything smooth and informative for your small group. We hope to see you again for another 5-star tour!