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Semiprivate Group Tour Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel w/ lines

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Overview

Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel, Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll void the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci;  admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel and much more

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Santamaura
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

00120
Vatican City

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2,5 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll avoid the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci;  admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica;Choose from one of several start times, then head to via Santamaura 21,  near the Vatican City.After meeting your guide, you’ll bypass the main entrance line with your skip-the-line ticket.Start exploring the collections of the Vatican Museums, hearing the history that dates back to the 16th-century days of Pope Giulio II. Subsequent popes added to the museums’ collection an impressive portfolio of art that weaves some 4.35 miles (7km) around the complex. Discover masterpieces of Greek Classical art and Renaissance wonders by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.Highlights include the ancient statue of Laocoön and His Sons, and the Transfiguration . Wonder among the works of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico. Along your way, you’ll hear little-known tales about the Catholic church,.Finish your tour of the Vatican Museums with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, home of Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement, then step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to gaze at La Pietà among  baroque and Renaissance architecture. Before you leave, you can also visit the papal crypt, where Pope John Paul II and others were laid to rest.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

nter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2,5 hour tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants up to 5 years old are free.
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
  • The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica. Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Semiprivate Group Tour Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel w/ lines?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.36 out of 5 stars based on 96 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Strict dress code at the Vatican is applicable . Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • Children discount is applied from 14 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
  • Infants up to 5 years old are free.
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
  • The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica. Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
  • YOU NEED TO BE AT MEETINGPOINT NOT LATER THAN 20 MINUTES BEFORE TOURSTART, IF YOU DONT ARRIVE ON TIME YOU CANNOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR NEW DEPARTURE TIME
  • Semiprivate tour of 6 people excluding free children
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour 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.

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