The Complete Vatican Tour With Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
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API Provider:
Rezdy, TourCMS, and Zaui
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Location:
Rome
Category:
Attractions / Museums
Duration:
195.0 minutes
Trip difficulty:
Max Group Size:
Currency:
EUR
Language:
English
TimeZone:
Europe/Rome
| Highlights | - Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums with pre-reserved group entrance tickets, potentially saving you hours of waiting in line. - Enjoy our specially designed route that shows you all the works you know you wanted to see and a few surprises you won’t expect. Stops include the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. - Gape at Michelangelo’s frescoes and paintings in the Sistine Chapel and learn the incredible stories behind them. - Skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica for a full guided tour including Bernini’s baldacchino altar and Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ among other incredible masterpieces. - With small groups of only 20 people or fewer, headsets for every guest and an expert guide, your experience will be more intimate, providing you with the context and history to make your visit truly special. |
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| Summary | Our Complete Vatican Tour is designed to give you a unique understanding of the history and world-class art collection of the Vatican. It shows you all the classics and throws in a few surprises to take you on a deep, artistic adventure in just over 3 hours. |
| Description | We start by skipping the (always long) lines to get into the museum and diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Our specially-designed route encompasses all the can’t-miss pieces while also including some of the lesser known works that will really dazzle you. Your expert, English-speaking guide will give you eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ & the Laocoön group, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. The piece-de-resistance is, of course, the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will prep you for your time here by telling you the stories behind the creation of the iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and the rather painful revenge he plotted for the Pope’s aide (he wasn’t his biggest fan…) Finally, we trade the artistic masterpieces of the Vatican Museums for the architectural masterpiece that is St. Peter’s Basilica. Traveling with a licensed guide has its perks, as you’ll learn when you use the special guides-only door leading from the Sistine Chapel directly to the Basilica (and past long general access lines). Built over St. Peter’s tomb, it took the best minds of the Renaissance more than 120 years to complete St. Peter’s Basilica. It was worth every second though, as you’ll discover during a 1-hour tour with your guide. They’ll lead you to Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ (the only work he ever felt the need to sign: Your guide will tell you why) Bernini’s soaring baldacchino altar, and the well-worn feet of St. Peter, which pilgrims rub for good luck. While many tour operators fit 25 or more people into their Vatican tours we’ll never put you with a group of more than 20. We’re passionate about the Vatican and want to share that passion with you in intimate groups led by the most engaging, and knowledgeable guides in the Vatican. |
| Commentary | English: Guide |
| Included | Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums Skip the Line Access to St. Peter’s Basilica Expert Walks tour guide Headsets |
| Excluded | Gratuities Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off |
| Know before you book | While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. We advise clients to contact our Customer Service Team to make further arrangements. In case St.Peter's Basilica is not accessible from the Sistine Chapel (due to Covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the Museums & Chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time. |
| Know before you go | Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure. As with all museums, particular galleries of the Vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. In the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead. Also, please remember that the Sistine Chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. In case St.Peter's Basilica is not accessible from the Sistine Chapel (due to Covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the Museums & Chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time. Please note that the Vatican Museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. For details of what you may and may not bring inside the Vatican Museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). Guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the Vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction. |
| Additional Information |
Dress Code: Please remember that the Sistine Chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. Please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the Vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas.
Required to bring: Valid photo ID
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| Health Items | Face masks required for travelers in public areas, Face masks required for guides in public areas, Face masks provided for travelers, Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Social distancing enforced throughout experience, Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas, Gear/equipment sanitized between use, Guides required to regularly wash hands, Regular temperature checks for staff, Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival, Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms |
Operating Info
| Product Start Date | 2020-04-16 |
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| Product End Date | 2021-10-31 |
| Booking Cut-off | 2 hours |
| Minimum | 1 guests per booking |
| Maximum | 20 guests per booking |
| Valid | Only on date on reservation |
Availability Notes
| From | To | Notes |
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| March 01, 2021 | October 31, 2021 | 9:45 AM Departure - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat (except: 19 Mar 2021, 05 Apr 2021, 01 May 2021, 29 Jun 2021, 27 Sep 2021) |
Locations
| Type: | Starts location |
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| Lat & Long: | 41.9058988, 12.4556239 |
| Address: | Bar l'Ottagono, Piazza del Risorgimento, Rome, Lazio, 00192, IT |
| Directions: | https://www.google.de/maps/place/Risorgimento-+San+Pietro/@41.9058988,12.4556239,17z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x132f60612981edff:0x2e4e09cdba360cd1!2sPiazza+del+Risorgimento,+Roma,+Italy!3b1!3m1!1s0x132f6060d267f49f:0xc7cd74227df531f7 |
| Notes: | We meet just outside the green bar in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento Square. This is the only bar/cafè located on the square. The bar is on the side of the square towards via Crescensio - close to Tram stop number 19. The closest Metro/Underground stop is Ottaviano. |
| Start Location Notes | Bar l'Ottagono, Piazza del Risorgimento, Rome, Lazio, 00192, IT |
| End Location Address | St. Peter's Basilica , Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Rome, Lazio, 00120, IT |
| Type: | Ends location |
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| Lat & Long: | 41.903118, 12.454527 |
| Address: | St. Peter's Basilica , Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Rome, Lazio, 00120, IT |
| Notes: | |
| Start Location Notes | Bar l'Ottagono, Piazza del Risorgimento, Rome, Lazio, 00192, IT |
| End Location Address | St. Peter's Basilica , Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Rome, Lazio, 00120, IT |
Cancellation
| Cancellation Policy: | standard |
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| Cancellation Cut-off: | 72 hours |
| Cancellation Notes: | Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure. |
Pricing
| 2020/2021 PRICING | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE | ||
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| Adult | 15-99 years | €65.00 | Available on request | |
| Child | 2-14 years | €58.00 | Available on request | |
| Infant | 0-1 years | €0.00 | Available on request | |
Options
| Option Name | 2020/2021 Pricing |
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| Option Description | 2020/2021 Pricing |
Other Information
| Terms and Conditions | Before you travel, please read our important notes about possible disruptions & site entrance requirements. |
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| Voucher Info | Mobile tickets will be accepted |
| FAQ |
Can I bring my bags in the Vatican?
According to Vatican Museum rules, only small bags can be brought inside the Museums. Handbags and small backpacks (no larger than 40cm x 35cm x 25cm) may be carried inside but anything larger than that, plus large umbrellas, must be checked at the cloakroom. Items may be left at the cloakroom without charge, but please note that you must return to this spot to collect your belongings before 5:00 pm or return the following day. As our tours mostly end at St. Peter’s Basilica this is quite inconvenient, as you will be required to walk about 20 minutes from there back to the entrance of the Museums. In the case of our Vatican Highlights Tour, guests may have to leave the tour early in order to reach the cloakroom before it closes, and thus will not be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Can I go back to the Vatican museum after the tour?Once the tour completes, you may remain in St. Peter’s Basilica for as long as you like, however, you will be unable to go back into the Vatican Museums. Can I remain in Saint Peter's after the tour?Once the tour completes, you may remain in St. Peter’s Basilica for as long as you like, however, you will be unable to go back into the Vatican Museums. Can I take photos inside the Sistine Chapel?No, non, ne, nee, absolutely not. And the Sistine Chapel guards are scary, so we don’t recommend trying it. Do our Vatican tours include Skip the Line Access?Yes. All of our Vatican tours include skip the line access as standard. This means that we use the special group entrance with pre-reserved timed-entry tickets, so you’ll never have to wait in long general access lines. For extra special entry, check out our Pristine Sistine Tour.
Your guide will show you where and how to get the tickets to climb the dome. Once the tour is over, you can remain in St Peters for as long as you want and then exit to climb the dome. Please note, the desk will only accept cash for tickets. |
| Confirmation necessary? | No |