The Holy Tour: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel plus Hadrian's Tomb Guided Tour

One day tour exploring the main religious features in Rome, from the ancient times until the contemporary ages. Start your activity with 3-hour skip-the-line tour of Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, one of the most extraordinary collections of art worldwide, where admiring incredible masterpieces as Michelangelo's "Last Judgment" and many other frescoes and work of art. At the end of the visit, you will be allowed to enjoy an exclusive privileged entrance to St. Peter's Basilica. You can visit the Basilica at your own pace, likewise the Vatican Holy Caves, where many popes are buried. The experience continues with an intimate (max 25 pax) 2 hours guided tour, discovering the main treasures of Castel Sant'Angelo, staying away from the crowded group tours. With your guide, you will admire the impressive castle's architecture. Once you get inside, you will be lead through the several historical stages of the Eternal City and admire the incredible masterpieces hosted by the castle.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Vatican Museum groups can reach a maximum number of 25 participant
Castel Sant'Angelo groups can reach a maximum number of 25 participant
Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for the Vatican Museum Tour, and 15 min advance for the Castel Sant'Angelo Tour, due to managing and organizational reasons.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. 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
Dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes recommended
To get inside the monuments it is used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be can asked just the ticket entrance.
You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
Tour will not operate on religious holidays
This activity can be subjected to sudden closures due to religious and istitutional reasons.
Estimated time entrance to the Vatican Museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
Not recommended for participants with mobility problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel
English only
There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.
In that instance we’ll try our best to re-accommodate the tour when the information from the office responsible of the sites visited is given in a timely manner for us to rearrange and inform all clients.
If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control.
For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers