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).
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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 , max 20 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
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children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 20 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 20 participants per tour , this tour is not not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
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children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 20 participants per tour , this tour is not not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 20 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly
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Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
Your VATICAN MUSEUMS BY NIGHT WITH SISTINE CHAPEL EXPERIENCE our 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.
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.
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.
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.
children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult , max 20 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly
max 20 participants per tour , this tour is not wheelchair-friendly , children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
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.
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.
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 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 11 – March 07, 2023 05:44
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Enjoy skip-the-line, after-hours entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide 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, ensuring you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
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.
Enjoy skip-the-line after-hours entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world, where your guide 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.
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.
Highlights
get up close and personal with michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, top-rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, visit the vatican with only a fraction of the usual daytime crowds
get up close and personal with michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the sistine chapel, toprated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value, visit the vatican with only a fraction of the usual daytimes crowds
Included
belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, fully guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority fast-track entry to the vatican museums and sistine chapel
belvedere courtyard, greek and roman sculptures, fully guided vatican museums experience with an expert vatican tour guide, priority fasttrack entry to the vatican museums and sistine chapel
Summary
Enjoy after-hours access when the crowds have gone and experience the incredible masterpieces of the Vatican with a passionate art historian guide.
Enjoy after-hours access when the crowds have gone and experience the incredible masterpieces of the Vatican with a passionate art historian guide.
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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).
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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
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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 Tour Operator priority access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport in Rome 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.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult to join a tour or an activity.