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Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour
Rome, Italy
4 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
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What You Will Do
Join this extended fast access tour of the Vatican in the company of a very knowledgeable English-speaking guide. On most of the Vatican tours there is only enough time to see the highlights of the numerous treasures housed in the nine miles of galleries. On this tour you see the “must see” artworks, but much more as we take you on a journey through the Vatican Art Gallery, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Square.
What's Included?
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- St Peter's Basilica
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
At the stairs outside the Vatican museums (street address is viale Vaticano ), under the big white monumental door topped with statues. Your guide will have a sign with your name.
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Vatican Museums
2 hours
This splendid tour takes in the Galleries of Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. In the latter you will see the famous sculpture of Lacoon and his sons. As well as these wonderful galleries you will spend time in the Raphael Rooms, and of course visit the Sistine Chapel. As you wend your way through the Vatican Museums your guide will point out the most important works of art and in particular give you an insight into Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel so that you can gain a much better appreciation of this magnificent chapel and its decorations.On this extended tour you have the opportunity to see much more of the wonders that are housed in the Vatican City including its numerous sculptures, some very famous and some equally stunning but almost unknown.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Tours of the Vatican with Francesco & his team
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
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