Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian

Description

Join this tour to discover Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, one of the most extensive art collections in the world, as well as Saint Peter’s Basilica, a piece of art itself.

Skip the ordinary long line at the entrance and start the tour with an historian guide. Thanks to his special background the guide will disclose the best stories and anecdotes linked to masterpieces you’ll find along the Museum’s halls and corridors, like the Gallery of Maps and the Raphael Rooms.

Be enchanted by the unparalleled beauty of the Sistine Chapel with its celebrated The last Judgement and The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, as well as many other masterworks by Botticelli and Perugino.

Top off your visit at Saint Peter’s Basilica, built on Vatican Hill across the site where Peter, the chief apostle, died a martyr and where he was buried in 64 A.D. Here the guide will point out priceless monuments like the Michelangelo’s Pietà and the Bernini’s Baldachin.

Included / Excluded
  • Guidance and assistance by an Historian guide
  • Private Tour
  • Earphones for groups bigger than 6 people
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
  • Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
Important Information
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  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Men, women and children must adhere to a dress code. You will not be permitted entry to the church with bare shoulders, mini skirts or very short shorts (Bermuda shorts and Capri trousers are acceptable)
Only small backpacks or handbags are allowed.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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How much is Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian?

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Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian price starts from $227.31.

What is the Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian cancellation policy?

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Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which company provides Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian?

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Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian is hosted by Askos Tours - Rome. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

Which attractions will I visit with Explore Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Basilica with an Historian?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Operated by:

Askos Tours - Rome

About operator:

'Specialising in archaeology and art tours, Askos Tours aims to bring Italy’s cultural riches to life in an insightful and entertaining way. As well as trips around Naples — the bustling, atmospheric Campanian capital — Askos Tours can also arrange a variety of travel experiences for visitors looking to make unforgettable Italian memories, with particular expertise in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri, Positano, Rome and the Vatican. Askos Tours strives to offer the very best in private and small group tours in order to help travellers gain a deeper understanding of the world of archaeology, art and local traditions.'

Basic Information
  • Duration: 3 hours
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