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Vatican Walking Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Experience the enchanting world of the Vatican and the Pope
- Bid farewell to the legendary queues of this iconic destination with our Skip-The-Line access
- Witness the masterpieces of Michelangelo - The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam
- Regale in the riveting history and world of turbulent politics enveloping the Vatican
- Both printed or smartphone vouchers accepted
Overview
Treat your senses to the timeless presence of the Vatican with this unforgettable walking tour that presents you with a comprehensive and incredibly enriching experience of this iconic destination. Making this tour the perfect one is a convenient Skip-The-Line access that allows you to avoid the huge crowds and notoriously long queues. This special tickets also lets you make an advance booking with the option to pay on arrival.
The seat of the Pope and an impeccable treasure trove of immortal art works, the Vatican is known to leave every first time visitor slightly overwhelmed. Marvel at the ancient statues that inspired Renaissance artists, walls covered with fresco-ed maps and a remarkable collection of vibrant Flemish tapestries made in Brussels from drawings by Raphael’s pupils at the Gallery of Tapestries. Trailing an array of famed spots as well quite a few offbeat ones, our expert guide will regale you in an enchanting journey through the riveting world of Vatican history, architecture, and politics, dotted with a cinematic-level darkness of human behaviour and actions rarely found anywhere else.
This tour will present you with some of the most iconic artworks of all times, including the legendary Sistine Chapel.
Witness a visual feast with this tour that takes you through some of the most integral places in the Vatican, including:
- The Pio-Clementino Museum which is full of ancient sculptures including the renowned Apollo Belvedere and the celebrated Laocoön.
- The Gallery of the Candelabra, which contains classical Roman sculpture from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD along with glorious painted ceilings.
- The Gallery of Maps, where 40 maps representing papal properties in the 16th century are frescoed on to the walls.
From the magnetic heritage of Catholic traditions to the tempestuousness of global politics to a bank of eye-popping artworks, this tour of the Vatican will not just leave you mesmerised but also make you want to come back for it over and over again!
Inclusions
- Expert live guide
- Skip the line entrance tickets
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Free Charging stations
- Free Wifi
- Accommodating friendly staff at a comfortable office
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Please note
Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
Because of the attraction's popularity, large numbers of people visit each day. For any last minute changes, time changes or other updates please visit the attraction website.
Security Measures:
There will be airport-style security checks. All visitors and their small-medium sized bags will be screened. Liquids, large bags, or sharp items are not allowed and must be left in cloakroom.
Please carry your valid ID/passport. Failure to do may result in denied entry. Pacemakers should carry their certification as well.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Those with a disability and their attendant / companion go free with a disability certificate that you must present at the museum's Special Permit or Reception Desk.
Dress Code:
the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code all year-round. All visitors MUST have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. Please wear comfortable shoes. Failure to comply may result in denied entry.
"""NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Student has to bring a valid Student ID card
Please note - the Vatican has a very strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most it is forbidden to bring the following:
Weapons and blunt objects (knives, long umbrellas, etc.)
Glass bottles, aerosol sprays, and alcohol
Bicycles, skates, and segways
Luggage
Pets
St. Peter's is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM, December 24 and 31
During these times the tour will visit other parts of the museums
The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. June, July and August are particularly busy as they are high-season months. On rare occasions, St. Peter's Basilica closes without notice. In this case, the tour will include a 3-hour visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel instead of St. Peter's. "
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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August Hafner
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Austria 06/06/2018 -
August Hafner
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Austria 06/06/2018 -
Tal Ben-Tsevi
Fun and informative
Laura was amazing. So happy that we decided to take a tour rather than walk it ourselves....
United States 01/24/2018
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