The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; Small Group Tour - Skip the Line!
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide
- Reservation and entrance fees to enter the Vatican museum without standing in line
- Small Group Tour
Key Highlights
- The tour is led by an English speaking guide
- This is a small group tour, with a maximum of 12 people which makes for an intimate experience and allows for interaction with the guide
- See the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine chapel
- See Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment fresco without the daytime crowds at the Sistine Chapel
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and explore in a crowd-free atmosphere
- Admire classical statues, Etruscan artifacts and Renaissance paintings at the Museum
- Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!
Overview
Tour the important sights of the Vatican and discover the rich culture and history of the city though its landmarks.
This small group tour is an ideal way to tour the Vatican as the numbers are limited which gives all participants the opportunity to interact with the expert local guide.
Enjoy a tour of one of the largest art collections of the world, spanning from Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian antiquities to contemporary art. Learn about the famous Popes and their glamorous lives during the Renaissance period of Roman history. Admire the works of important renaissance masters at the St. Peter's Basilica and Square and see the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine chapel.
This Vatican tour will provide an enlightening insight into the rich cultural heritage and history of the one of the oldest civilisations in the world.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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Meet your guide outside the main entrance to the Vatican museum at 1:00pm for your Vatican and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour. You will visit: • Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Church: See one of the largest art collections in the world, spanning from Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian antiquities to contemporary art. Learn about the famous Popes of Rome, their love for art and their glamorous lifestyle during one of the most enlightened periods in Italian history, the Renaissance. • Sistine Chapel: The Sistine Chapel, located in the Apostolic Palace, is the official residence of the Pope in the Vatican City. The chapel is famous for its architecture, and the frescos by the greatest Renaissance artists, including the legendary ceiling by Michelangelo. • St. Peter's Basilica and Square: This immense area houses many precious works including the breathtaking Pieta by Michelangelo, and Bernini's papal canopy. The tomb of Saint Peter is the focal point of the basilica. The tour ends in St Peters Square at around 5:00pm.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide
- Reservation and entrance fees to enter the Vatican museum without standing in line
- Small Group Tour
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Useful downloads
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!)
Please call the local activity operator anytime between 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday, at least a day prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
The guide will be holding a sign with the name of the activity operator written on it. And the name of the activity operator will be on your booking voucher.
This is a small group tour and operates with a maximum 8 passengers per group. However a minimum of 5 are required to operate the tour. If you book this tour and the minimum of 5 passengers is not met you will be given the option to move to another departure or a full refund will be given.
Religious sites require a dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Large bags and glass bottles are not allowed.
Headphones provided when the group is over 5 people.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent your of Vatican
Robert J Shannon, United States 04/11/2015 -
Great tour for all things Vatican!
Joseph John Fewer, Canada 10/15/2013 -
Excellent Tour
Tse Kit Sing Stephen, Taiwan 06/19/2013
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