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Private Experience: Sistine Chapel , Vatican Museums & St.Peters Basilica

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About this activity

Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. ** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**

Highlights

    What's included

    • St. Peter's Basilica (free entrance)
    • Skip-the-Lines Access
    • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Expert, English-Speaking Private Guide

    Not included

    • Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
    • Food and Beverages
    • Gratuities (optional)

    Itinerary

    1. Vatican Museums

      Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,

      1h 10mAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Sistine Chapel

      20 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    3. St. Peter's Basilica

      La Pieta

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    4. La Pietà

      Inside St Peter's Basilica

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    5. Inside Vatican Museums

      10 minutesAdmission included

    6. St. Peter's Baldachin

      View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Your guide will meet you in front of the Café Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

    The map shows Rome. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
    • As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
    • Please advise during the booking process if any clients have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
    • At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
    • Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
    • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Through Eternity Tours
    Product code
    31810P52

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