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Skip-the-line Vatican and Sistine Chapel Private Guide Tour including St.Peter's

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Skip the line and join to an extended your of the Vatican to see not only the highlights but much more besides. Most of the tours take you to see the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Candelabra with it famous sculpture of Lacoon and Sons and the splendid Raphael’s Rooms. On this tour you will see all of these but amongst the amazing artwork and sculptures you will also on this tour see many things you never knew existed. The tour includes hotel pick up.

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your accommodation
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local guide
  • Drop-off to your accommodation
  • St Peter's Basilica
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Viale Vaticano, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

With over nine miles of galleries it is difficult to gain a real appreciation of all the treasures that the Vatican has to offer.  In the company of a very knowledgeable English-speaking guide we will ensure you see the highlights but also get to see some of the wonderful artwork that is generally overlooked.   One of the stops on this extended tour is however the Borgia Apartments. In the 15th century these rooms were where the Spanish cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI and his family lived. You will be shown some exceptional family portraits and be told something of the history behind the paintings’ religious content. This papal family has become infamous over the centuries; there are many stories and secrets to be told about the Pope and his beautiful daughter Lucretia and son Cesare.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

One of the most enchanting stops on the tour is Raphael’s Rooms. These rooms were decorated for Pope Julius II, and house some of Raphael’s greatest works, the Parnassus and The School of Athens.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

As there is no talking allowed in the Sistine Chapel, before entering your guide will discuss the works of art you will see inside, including the mesmerising frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli and others on the walls and ceiling. Your guide will also share captivating anecdotes about the chapel, which is still in use today - as the setting for the papal election – Conclave.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

The tour will end in Saint Peter’s Square where you can see the exterior of the papal palace as well as glimpse the colourful Swiss Guards.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • DRESS CODE: At the Vatican and in general in all the Roman churches and Synagogues dress code for both men and women requires shoulders and knees to be covered. Shorts and skirts are fine, but below knees. Do not bring large items (e.g. large bags, backpacks, long umbrellas…) on tour because they are not permitted in the Vatican Museums.
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Pick-up from your accommodation.Guaranteed to skip the long lines.Local guide. The following is NOT included: Drop-off to your accommodation.St Peter's Basilica.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local guide
  • Drop-off to your accommodation
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  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • DRESS CODE: At the Vatican and in general in all the Roman churches and Synagogues dress code for both men and women requires shoulders and knees to be covered. Shorts and skirts are fine, but below knees. Do not bring large items (e.g. large bags, backpacks, long umbrellas…) on tour because they are not permitted in the Vatican Museums.
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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