ItaliaTours

History of "Entire Vatican & Vatacombs: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel "

Magpie ID: BELGQN
Clear

All Changes

Version 82 – April 18, 2025 09:04

Current Version
Previous Version
Redemption type
  • voucher
Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended. , powerbanks are not allowed inside the vatican museums. please leave them at the cloakroom or at our office before the visit., saint peter's basilica may experience unexpected closures for religious ceremonies. in such instances, we are pleased to offer an extended tour of the vatican museums to our customers. while we make every effort to notify tour groups in advance of any planned disruptions to the basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible. consequently, we are unable to provide refunds or discounts in these cases., there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. , this tour departs on time. it is not possible to join the tour if you arrive late.
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended. , saint peter's basilica may experience unexpected closures for religious ceremonies. in such instances, we are pleased to offer an extended tour of the vatican museums to our customers. while we make every effort to notify tour groups in advance of any planned disruptions to the basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible. consequently, we are unable to provide refunds or discounts in these cases., there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. , this tour departs on time. it is not possible to join the tour if you arrive late.

Version 81 – March 06, 2025 15:27

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation cutoff
  • 24
  • 72

Version 80 – February 24, 2025 15:32

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art. 
  • Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.

Version 73 – January 02, 2025 11:29

Current Version
Previous Version
Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended. , saint peter's basilica may experience unexpected closures for religious ceremonies. in such instances, we are pleased to offer an extended tour of the vatican museums to our customers. while we make every effort to notify tour groups in advance of any planned disruptions to the basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible. consequently, we are unable to provide refunds or discounts in these cases., there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. , this tour departs on time. it is not possible to join the tour if you arrive late.
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended. , there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. , this tour departs on time. it is not possible to join the tour if you arrive late.

Version 72 – December 02, 2024 15:55

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation notes
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
  • Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
  • Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
  • Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
  • *If you've chosen the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
  • Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
  • Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
  • Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
  • *If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.

Version 71 – December 02, 2024 15:47

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation notes
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
  • Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
  • Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
  • Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
  • *If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
  • * Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
  • * Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
  • * Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
  • If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.

Version 70 – November 29, 2024 16:39

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation notes
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
  • * Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
  • * Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
  • * Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
  • If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
  • For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
  • No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
Cancellation cutoff
  • 72
  • 24

Version 69 – March 05, 2024 18:17

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation notes
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
  • For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
  • No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
  • All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).

Version 68 – February 20, 2024 16:57

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
  • Your ENTIRE VATICAN & VATACOMBS: TREASURES OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
  • MEETING POINT:
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE:
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • CROWDING/PARTIAL CLOSINGS: During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at the Vatican, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite our Tour Operator priority access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE:
  • Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617-207-6611
  • Call from Italy: +39 069-674-1298
  • Email: [email protected]
Percent Complete
  • 88.8888888888888889
  • 94.4444444444444444

Version 67 – January 22, 2024 21:26

Current Version
Previous Version
Terms and conditions
  • Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms.
  • Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms

Version 66 – July 12, 2023 15:50

Current Version
Previous Version
Know Before You Book
  • despite priority access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges, tour is provided in english.
  • despite priority access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges. , tour is provided in english.

Version 65 – June 08, 2023 17:52

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
  • Your ENTIRE VATICAN & VATACOMBS: TREASURES OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
  • MEETING POINT:
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE:
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • CROWDING/PARTIAL CLOSINGS: During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at the Vatican, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite our Tour Operator priority access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE:
  • Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617-207-6611
  • Call from Italy: +39 069-674-1298
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
  • Your ENTIRE VATICAN & VATACOMBS: TREASURES OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
  • MEETING POINT:
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE:
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE:
  • Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617-207-6611
  • Call from Italy: +39 069-674-1298
  • Email: [email protected]

Version 64 – June 08, 2023 17:43

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
  • Your ENTIRE VATICAN & VATACOMBS: TREASURES OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
  • MEETING POINT:
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE:
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE:
  • Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617-207-6611
  • Call from Italy: +39 069-674-1298
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617-207-6611
  • Call from Italy: +39 069-674-1298
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Version 63 – June 08, 2023 17:36

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • experience michelangelo's remarkable frescos in the sistine chapel, local expert tour guide makes this tour a winner for best value, priority entrance to the vatican museums , skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
  • immersive expmichelangelo's remarkable frescos in the sistine chapel, local expert tour guide makes this tour a winner for best value, priority entrance to the vatican museums, skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica

Version 62 – June 08, 2023 17:36

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • immersive expmichelangelo's remarkable frescos in the sistine chapel, local expert tour guide makes this tour a winner for best value, priority entrance to the vatican museums, skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
  • local expert tour guide makes this tour a winner for best value, michelangelo's remarkable frescos in the sistine chapel, skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
Excluded
  • food and drinks, gratuities, hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • food and drinks, gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off

Version 61 – June 08, 2023 17:35

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • local expert tour guide makes this tour a winner for best value, michelangelo's remarkable frescos in the sistine chapel, skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
  • skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica

Version 60 – June 08, 2023 17:33

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • skip the line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
Percent Complete
  • 94.4444444444444444
  • 88.8888888888888889

Version 58 – June 05, 2023 15:50

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617-207-6611
  • Call from Italy: +39 069-674-1298
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA at 1-617-207-6611
  • Call us from Italy at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Version 52 – March 07, 2023 05:35

Current Version
Previous Version
Additional Info
  • This tour is not wheelchair-accessible. Contact us to arrange for a wheelchair-friendly private tour. 
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Contact us to arrange for a wheelchair-friendly private tour. 
Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended. , there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. , this tour departs on time. it is not possible to join the tour if you arrive late.
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended , there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women , this tour departs on schedule. it is not possible to join the tour in the event of late arrival.
Know Before You Book
  • despite priority access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges. , tour is provided in english.
  • despite priority tour operator access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges. , tour is provided in english
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase that leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead, where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA at 1-617-207-6611
  • Call us from Italy at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA at 1-617-207-6611
  • Call us from Italy at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Version 51 – March 07, 2023 05:33

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael. Then, of course, there's the Sistine Chapel in all its glory, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
Included
  • expert licensed english-speaking tour guide , fast-track entry and guided visit of st. peter's basilica , immersive experience inside michelangelo's sistine chapel , priority entrance to the vatican museums , the remarkable frescoed rooms of raphael
  • expert licensed english speaking tour guide , fast-track entry and guided visit of st. peter's basilica , immersive experience inside michelangelo's sistine chapel , priority entrance to the vatican museums , the remarkable frescoed rooms of raphael

Version 50 – March 07, 2023 05:31

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael. Then, of course, there's the Sistine Chapel in all its glory, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 49 – March 03, 2023 10:21

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation notes
  • All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
  • All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).

Version 48 – March 03, 2023 08:42

Current Version
Previous Version
Cancellation notes
  • All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Version 47 – February 07, 2023 17:10

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Why We Love This Tour!
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 46 – February 07, 2023 17:10

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Why We Love This Tour!
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 45 – February 06, 2023 21:41

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • our flagship experience - the most comprehensive guided vatican tour!, skip the lines with priority tour operator access , stand just feet away from michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, visit the “vatacombs,” the eerie resting place of former popes beneath st. peter’s basilica
Duration type
  • flexible
  • fixed
Percent Complete
  • 88.8888888888888889
  • 94.4444444444444444

Version 41 – January 23, 2023 12:23

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA at 1-617-207-6611
  • Call us from Italy at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA at 1-617-207-6611
  • Call us from Italy at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Terms and conditions
  • Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms
  • Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • View complete terms and conditions here.

Version 40 – January 23, 2023 12:22

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA at 1-617-207-6611
  • Call us from Italy at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA 1-212-598-6870
  • call us from Italy +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Version 35 – January 17, 2023 13:18

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us from the USA 1-212-598-6870
  • call us from Italy +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • call us at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Version 28 – November 15, 2022 08:44

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
  • Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • ITALIA TOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • call us at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you. Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
Terms and conditions
  • Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
  • Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
  • During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • View complete terms and conditions here.

Version 26 – November 04, 2022 07:01

Current Version
Previous Version
Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are highly recommended , there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women , this tour departs on schedule. it is not possible to join the tour in the event of late arrival.
  • there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women
Know Before You Book
  • despite priority tour operator access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges. , tour is provided in english
  • despite priority tour operator access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges.

Version 25 – November 04, 2022 06:58

Current Version
Previous Version
Know Before You Book
  • despite priority tour operator access, crowding can be significant at the vatican during peak season and this is beyond our control. , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
  • this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges.

Version 24 – November 04, 2022 06:57

Current Version
Previous Version
Know Before You Go
  • there is a strict dress code at the vatican. shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women
Know Before You Book
  • this tour is not wheelchair-friendly. contact us to ask about private tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
Percent Complete
  • 94.4444444444444444
  • 83.3333333333333333

Version 23 – November 04, 2022 06:48

Current Version
Previous Version
Available tiers
  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
Tier labels
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • infant: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '17'
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '5'
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '17'

Version 22 – November 04, 2022 06:48

Current Version
Previous Version
Guide type
  • Tour Guide
Redemption type
  • voucher
Duration from
  • 3.5
  • 150.0
Duration unit
  • hours
  • minutes

Version 20 – November 04, 2022 06:46

Current Version
Previous Version
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you. Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where a When In Rome Tours representative will be waiting for you. Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.

Version 19 – November 04, 2022 06:44

Current Version
Previous Version
Included
  • expert licensed english speaking tour guide , fast-track entry and guided visit of st. peter's basilica , immersive experience inside michelangelo's sistine chapel , priority entrance to the vatican museums , the remarkable frescoed rooms of raphael
  • ancient greek and roman sculptures , expert licensed english speaking tour guide , galleries of the maps and tapestries , immersive experience inside michelangelo's sistine chapel , priority entrance to the vatican museums , the remarkable frescoed rooms of raphael
Additional Info
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Contact us to arrange for a wheelchair-friendly private tour. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. , On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. , Maximum 15 travelers on this tour
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
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • 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
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • 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
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • 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
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Health
  • We take the necessary post-coronavirus precautions on all our tours. This tour is checked several times daily for health and hygiene compliance and maintenance of secure operational standards.

Version 18 – November 04, 2022 06:39

Current Version
Previous Version
Included
  • ancient greek and roman sculptures , expert licensed english speaking tour guide , galleries of the maps and tapestries , immersive experience inside michelangelo's sistine chapel , priority entrance to the vatican museums , the remarkable frescoed rooms of raphael
  • ancient greek and roman sculptures , catch all the classic and ancient sculptures inside world famous chambers, halls and galleries, expert licensed english speaking tour guide , galleries of the maps and tapestries , get into the vatican museums fast with our no lines priority access ticket , immersive sistine chapel inside experience and a panel-by-panel tour of michelangelo's ceiling, the remarkable frescoed rooms of raphael

Version 17 – November 04, 2022 06:39

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • our flagship experience - the most comprehensive guided vatican tour!, skip the lines with priority tour operator access , stand just feet away from michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, visit the “vatacombs,” the eerie resting place of former popes beneath st. peter’s basilica
  • our flagship experience - the most comprehensive guided vatican tour!

Version 16 – November 04, 2022 06:37

Current Version
Previous Version
Highlights
  • our flagship experience - the most comprehensive guided vatican tour!
Percent Complete
  • 83.3333333333333333
  • 77.7777777777777778

Version 15 – November 04, 2022 06:33

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica we enjoy Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 14 – November 04, 2022 06:32

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, and sculptures until the Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • Gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica we enjoy Papal crypts below.  We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  With an expert guide by your side, walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 13 – November 04, 2022 06:28

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  With an expert guide by your side, walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  With an expert guide by your side, walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 12 – November 04, 2022 06:27

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  With an expert guide by your side, walk in the footsteps of Popes and Renaissance Masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 11 – November 04, 2022 06:26

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 10 – November 04, 2022 06:25

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, Popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy to enjoy at the Vatican amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings etc. until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to enjoy amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 9 – November 04, 2022 06:23

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to enjoy amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  •  walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to enjoy amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.

Version 8 – November 04, 2022 06:23

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to enjoy amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • From the Sistine Chapel we enjoy fast track access to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and of course the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to enjoy amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • After the chapel we move to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the Swiss Guard.

Version 7 – November 04, 2022 06:21

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to enjoy amongst a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy greater than the last, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the most important elements of this massive museum, covering the masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • After the chapel we move to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes slowly gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to showcase them for their own personal enjoyment and that of a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection finally grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • After the chapel we move to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the Swiss Guard.

Version 6 – November 04, 2022 06:19

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums, which weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes slowly gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to showcase them for their own personal enjoyment and that of a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection finally grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • After the chapel we move to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries with  the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
  • The Vatican Museums weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes slowly gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to showcase them for their own personal enjoyment and that of a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection finally grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • After the chapel we move to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the Swiss Guard.

Version 5 – November 04, 2022 06:18

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries with  the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
  • The Vatican Museums weren’t always as we know them today. For over five hundred years, celebrated Popes slowly gathered and commissioned works of art from the most talented painters, architects and sculptors in Italy and brought them to the Vatican to showcase them for their own personal enjoyment and that of a carefully chosen circle of clerics, artists, nobles, and scholars. Each new Pope sought to leave a legacy, commissioning chapels, frescoes, sculptures, libraries, paintings, courtyards – one masterpiece after another until the Papal Collection finally grew to more than 70,000 works of art spread over 1400 galleries.
  • In 1771 Pope Clement XIV finally opened the doors to the public, making it possible for us to enter the Holy See and walk in the footsteps of Popes and the most celebrated artists from Renaissance and Baroque Italy.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • After the chapel we move to St. Peter’s Square for an overview of the Vatican City State before entering St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s beautiful Pietà and dome, Raphael’s “Transfiguration,” and Bernini’s Baldacchino. You will see the Crypt of St. Peter, the Holy Altar, and other monuments of artistic importance. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the Swiss Guard.
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and after brief introductions enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries, emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Ample time will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 

Version 4 – November 04, 2022 06:13

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and after brief introductions enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries, emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Ample time will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and after brief introductions enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries, emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Ample time will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 

Version 3 – November 04, 2022 06:11

Current Version
Previous Version
Percent Complete
  • 77.7777777777777778
  • 72.2222222222222222

Version 2 – November 04, 2022 05:52

Current Version
Previous Version
Name
  • Entire Vatican & Vatacombs: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel
  • Entire Vatican and Vatacombs: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel Small Group Experience

Version 1 – November 04, 2022 05:50

Current Version
Previous Version
Short Description
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and after brief introductions enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries, emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Ample time will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and after brief introductions enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the galleries, emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps, all while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
  • We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces from Greek and Roman times to the high Renaissance. Ample time will be dedicated to the Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. , On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. , Maximum 15 travelers on this tour
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. , On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. , Maximum 15 travelers on this tour
Tier labels
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '17'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '5'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • We take the necessary post-coronavirus precautions on all our tours. This tour is checked several times daily for health and hygiene compliance and maintenance of secure operational standards.
  • We take the necessary post-coronavirus precautions on all our tours. This tour is checked several times daily for health and hygiene compliance and maintenance of secure operational standards.
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Voucher info
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where a When In Rome Tours representative will be waiting for you. Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where a When In Rome Tours representative will be waiting for you. Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
  • VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
Name
  • Entire Vatican and Vatacombs: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel Small Group Experience
  • Entire Vatican Tour: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel Small Group Experience