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Version 44 – March 05, 2024 18:20

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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 42 – October 04, 2023 06:51

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Included
  • belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, full-immersion guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority access to st. peter's basilica (not on wednesdays) , rooms of raphael and sistine chapel , special access to the vatican museums 60 minutes before opening
  • belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, full-immersion guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority access to st. peter's basilica , rooms of raphael and sistine chapel , special access to the vatican museums 60 minutes before opening

Version 41 – October 04, 2023 06:51

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  • Vatican Early Entrance: Special Access Sistine Chapel Tour
  • Vatican Early Entrance: Semiprivate Sistine Chapel Tour

Version 40 – October 04, 2023 06:46

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Know Before You Book
  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , 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, max 20 participants per tour
  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , 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, max 10 participants per tour

Version 39 – July 12, 2023 15:52

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Know Before You Book
  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , 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, max 10 participants per tour
  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 10 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller

Version 38 – June 19, 2023 14:24

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  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 10 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 10 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly

Version 37 – June 13, 2023 17:52

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Voucher info
  • Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
  • Your VATICAN EARLY ENTRANCE: SEMIPRIVATE SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
  • MEETING POINT:
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 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]
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 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]

Version 35 – June 05, 2023 15:54

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Voucher info
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 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]
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 priority-access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • 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

Version 34 – May 04, 2023 17:39

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  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 priority-access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • 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
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 priority-access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • 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

Version 33 – March 07, 2023 05:58

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Voucher info
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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 priority-access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
  • 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
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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
  • 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
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 our 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 32 – March 07, 2023 05:57

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Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. There will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time, and this is by far the quietest and least stressful time of day to visit the Vatican Museums. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. While there will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time, this is by far the quietest and least stressful time of day to visit the Vatican Museums. 

Version 31 – March 07, 2023 05:56

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Know Before You Book
  • children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 10 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly
  • max 10 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly , children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Version 30 – March 07, 2023 05:56

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Highlights
  • early access and top-rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica , view michelangelo’s remarkable sistine chapel before the general public
  • early access and top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica , view michelangelo’s remarkable sistine chapel before the general public
Included
  • belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, full-immersion guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority access to st. peter's basilica , rooms of raphael and sistine chapel , special access to the vatican museums 60 minutes before opening
  • belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, full immersion fully guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority access to st. peter's basilica , rooms of raphael and sistine chapel , special access to the vatican museums 60 minutes before opening

Version 29 – March 07, 2023 05:53

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the awe-inspiring Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the awe-inspiring Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Version 28 – March 07, 2023 05:53

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the awe-inspiring Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the awe-inspiring Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Version 27 – March 03, 2023 10:25

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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 26 – March 03, 2023 08:48

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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 25 – January 28, 2023 14:36

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Voucher info
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374

Version 23 – January 18, 2023 09:39

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Voucher info
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours 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.
  • 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
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374
  • MEETING POINT: Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where a When In Rome Tours/ Italia Tours 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.
  • 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
  • Email us at: [email protected]
  • Call us at +39 06 9674 1298
  • Whatsapp us at:+39 3421310374

Version 19 – November 17, 2022 09:49

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Know Before You Book
  • max 10 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly , children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • max 20 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly , children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Version 18 – November 17, 2022 09:46

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Highlights
  • early access and top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica , view michelangelo’s remarkable sistine chapel before the general public
  • access michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel before the general public , early access and top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica

Version 17 – November 17, 2022 09:46

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Highlights
  • access michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel before the general public , early access and top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
  • access before the general public to michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, early access and top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica

Version 16 – November 17, 2022 09:45

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Version 15 – November 17, 2022 09:44

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  • adult, child
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  • to: '17'

Version 14 – November 17, 2022 09:42

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Included
  • belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, full immersion fully guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority access to st. peter's basilica , rooms of raphael and sistine chapel , special access to the vatican museums 60 minutes before opening
  • belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, full immersion fully guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority access to st. peter's basilica , rooms of raphael and sistine chapel , skip all lines at the vatican and get ahead of everyone else

Version 13 – November 17, 2022 09:41

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  • access before the general public to michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, early access and top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica
  • get up close and personal with michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, quick access and a shorter tour leaves room for more sightseeing around rome , skip-the-line access to both the vatican museums and st. peter's basilica , top rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value

Version 12 – November 17, 2022 09:33

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  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. While there will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time, this is by far the quietest and least stressful time of day to visit the Vatican Museums. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. While there will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time, this is by far the quietest and least stressful time of day to visit the Vatican Museums. 

Version 11 – November 17, 2022 09:32

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  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. While there will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time, this is by far the quietest and least stressful time of day to visit the Vatican Museums. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. There will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time. 

Version 10 – November 17, 2022 09:30

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  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is not a private viewing of the Sistine Chapel. There will be a limited number of groups inside the Vatican who have the privilege of entering before opening time. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Version 9 – November 17, 2022 09:26

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the awe-inspiring Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Version 8 – November 17, 2022 09:25

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Version 6 – November 17, 2022 09:22

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of the day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Vatican Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel  On this special access tour, our expert guide will lead the way through the Vatican Museums 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before 
  • navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Version 5 – November 17, 2022 09:17

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel  On this special access tour, our expert guide will lead the way through the Vatican Museums 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before 
  • navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel one hour before it opens to the general public. On this limited access tour, our expert guide wil
  • navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
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Version 4 – November 16, 2022 12:58

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Version 3 – November 16, 2022 12:53

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Short Description
  • Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry  to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel one hour before it opens to the general public. On this limited access tour, our expert guide wil
  • navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.
  • XXXXX Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 
  • As you stroll through the former Papal residences your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
  • Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 
  • After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of tour operator priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Version 1 – November 16, 2022 12:49

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