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Version 21 – February 09, 2023 20:31

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Version 20 – February 09, 2023 20:30

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Included
  • all day access to the vatican museums, entrance tickets and reservation fees, expert, english-speaking tour guide, first entrance into the vatican museums, first entry experience to the sistine chapel, small group of 12 people or less
  • all day access to the vatican museums, entrance tickets and reservation fees, expert, english-speaking tour guide, first entrance into the vatican museums, first entry experience to the sistine chapel, small group of 16 people or less

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  • 24

Max Group Size
  • 12
  • 16

Version 19 – February 09, 2023 20:29

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  • 15

Version 17 – January 13, 2023 18:22

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Summary
  • Breeze past the extensive lines at the Vatican behind your expert guide who will lead you to a private, intimate, and powerful experience at one of the Vatican's most renowned destinations — the Sistine Chapel. 
  • Breeze past the extensive lines at the Vatican behind your expert guide who will lead you to one of the Vatican's most renowned destinations 

Version 16 – January 13, 2023 18:16

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Summary
  • Breeze past the extensive lines at the Vatican behind your expert guide who will lead you to one of the Vatican's most renowned destinations 

Version 15 – January 13, 2023 18:11

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Short Description
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic and expert guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and prestigious section of the Vatican — the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour, you will arrive before nearly anyone else has even had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic and expert guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and important piece, the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour you will arrive before nearly anyone else has had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.

Version 14 – January 13, 2023 18:10

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Short Description
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic and expert guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and important piece, the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour you will arrive before nearly anyone else has had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and important piece, the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour you will arrive before nearly anyone else has had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.

Version 12 – January 04, 2023 14:57

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  • adult, child

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Version 11 – January 04, 2023 14:56

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Max Group Size
  • 16

Version 10 – January 04, 2023 14:55

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  • 90.0

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  • minutes

Emergency Phone Prefix
  • +39
  • +1

Guide type
  • Tour Guide

Version 8 – January 04, 2023 14:52

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Cancellation policy
  • standard
  • custom

Cancellation notes
  • This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.
  • On tours canceled more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a credit voucher for the full value of the tour. Tours cannot be canceled with less than 24 hours notice. We are unable to provide compensation for cancelations with the 24 hour window prior to your tour departure, nor can tour dates or times be amended. Bookings made with the 24 hour window are final.

Know Before You Go
  • entrance into the vatican requires a strict dress code. knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. , it is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. , the vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks., this tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended

Know Before You Book
  • the vatican museums are one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities., we are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours., we regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.

Voucher info
  • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area. The group will not be able to wait for those who need to check their baggage.
  • • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
  • • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 06 8336 0561.
  • • This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
  • • Entrance into the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
  • • The Vatican Museums are one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities. As always, your guide will make sure any delays are minimized and that you get access as quickly as possible.
  • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
  • • We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
  • • Only small bags are allowed in the venue
  • • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.

Version 7 – January 04, 2023 14:50

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Version 6 – January 04, 2023 14:49

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Additional Info
  • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
  • Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. 
  • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
  • Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. 

Version 5 – January 04, 2023 14:49

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Highlights
  • after the tour you can spend your day inside the museums, leisurely wandering its magnificent galleries at your own pace, first entrance into the vatican museums & the sistine chapel before the general public, see the sistine chapel before the crowds arrive, and admire michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace and quiet

Included
  • all day access to the vatican museums, entrance tickets and reservation fees, expert, english-speaking tour guide, first entrance into the vatican museums, first entry experience to the sistine chapel, small group of 16 people or less
  • all day access to the vatican museums, expert, english-speaking guide, first entrance into the vatican museums, first entry experience to the sistine chapel, small group of 16 people or less, tickets to the vatican museums and all reservation fees

Excluded
  • food and beverages, gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off
  • food and drinks, unless specified, gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info
  • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
  • Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, St Peter's Basilica, the grottos and the dome: After the tour, you may visit these attractions on your own. Your tour will end at the front of St Peter's Basilica, which is a very convenient location to leave for lunch, visit the Vatican bookstore, visit the Vatican post office, enter St Peter's Basilica, continue to the grottos below St Peter's or climb to the dome. Your tour guide will be happy to point you in the right direction!, Not wheelchair accessible, Please note: Due to the current circumstances and regulations, the Vatican currently opens at 8:30am instead of 8:00am. However, by arriving at the line 30 minutes before the doors open, you will be one of the first visitors to enter the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the Museums in peace before the crowds arrive

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

Version 4 – January 04, 2023 14:39

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Short Description
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and important piece, the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour you will arrive before nearly anyone else has had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and important piece, the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour you will arrive before nearly anyone else has had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.

Additional Info
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, St Peter's Basilica, the grottos and the dome: After the tour, you may visit these attractions on your own. Your tour will end at the front of St Peter's Basilica, which is a very convenient location to leave for lunch, visit the Vatican bookstore, visit the Vatican post office, enter St Peter's Basilica, continue to the grottos below St Peter's or climb to the dome. Your tour guide will be happy to point you in the right direction!, Not wheelchair accessible, Please note: Due to the current circumstances and regulations, the Vatican currently opens at 8:30am instead of 8:00am. However, by arriving at the line 30 minutes before the doors open, you will be one of the first visitors to enter the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the Museums in peace before the crowds arrive. 
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, St Peter's Basilica, the grottos and the dome: After the tour, you may visit these attractions on your own. Your tour will end at the front of St Peter's Basilica, which is a very convenient location to leave for lunch, visit the Vatican bookstore, visit the Vatican post office, enter St Peter's Basilica, continue to the grottos below St Peter's or climb to the dome. Your tour guide will be happy to point you in the right direction!, Not wheelchair accessible, Please note: Due to the current circumstances and regulations, the Vatican currently opens at 8:30am instead of 8:00am. However, by arriving at the line 30 minutes before the doors open, you will be one of the first visitors to enter the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the Museums in peace before the crowds arrive.

Emergency Phone Prefix
  • +1
  • 39

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  • adult:
  • from: '19'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '18'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '5'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '18'
  • adult:
  • from: '19'
  • to: '99'

Health
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites.
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites.

Voucher info
  • • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
  • • We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
  • • Only small bags are allowed in the venue
  • • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.
  • • Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
  • • We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues.
  • • Only small bags are allowed in the venue
  • • This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
  • Disclaimer:
  • Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code…) may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. City Wonders will not be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions and no refund will be due.

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Version 3 – September 28, 2022 05:13

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Cancellation policy
  • custom
  • standard

Cancellation notes
  • On tours canceled more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a credit voucher for the full value of the tour. Tours cannot be canceled with less than 24 hours notice. We are unable to provide compensation for cancelations with the 24 hour window prior to your tour departure, nor can tour dates or times be amended. Bookings made with the 24 hour window are final.
  • 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

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