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Rome's Best :Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Optional

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Avoid the huge wait at the Vatican Museums to make the most of your precious vacation time. By scheduling a group tour with skip-the-line entrance, you can avoid hours of waiting. Admire the art and architecture while following your guide on a well-organized schedule and listening to insightful comments. (Depending on the option chosen, admission to St. Peter's Basilica)

●Take a guided tour with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums.
●Avoid standing in line and save a ton of precious vacation time.
●Get more out of your trip with your guide's insightful commentary.
●A hassle-free experience that includes admission to every place

What's Included

  • If you schedule your tour three days before your trip begins, you can attend the basilica
  • Skip-The-line access to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • Professional tour guide with experience
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • St, Peter's Basilica is optional
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Via Germanico
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican City, an autonomous microstate inside Rome, Italy, is home to the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, often known as Saint Peter's Basilica. It is a basilica from the Italian High Renaissance. In order to replace the deteriorating Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was constructed in the fourth century by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, it was first envisioned in the fifteenth century by Pope Nicholas and then by Pope Julius, On April 18, 1506, work on the current basilica started, and it was finished on November 18, 1626.(If you schedule your tour three days before your trip begins, you can attend the basilica quite easily.)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

One of the most popular art museums in the world is the Vatican Museums. A vast collection of Renaissance masterpieces and other intriguing collections may be found in this enormous complex of 24 galleries, or chambers. Because there is so much to see, it is easy to become overwhelmed, therefore preparation is key.You can avoid the long lineups at the entrance and enter the museums without having to wait if you buy a skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museum in advance.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel, which was constructed between 1473 and 1481, is the location of the papal conclave, which is the procedure used to choose a new pope. The interior frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, especially the ceiling and Michelangelo's The Last Judgment, are the principal source of the chapel's fame.
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1 hour • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Basilica entrance optional
  • If you schedule your tour three days before your trip begins, you can attend the basilica

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome’s Best :Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Optional?

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). 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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What's Included

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  • If you schedule your tour three days before your trip begins, you can attend the basilica
  • Skip-The-line access to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • Professional tour guide with experience
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • St, Peter's Basilica is optional

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Basilica entrance optional
  • If you schedule your tour three days before your trip begins, you can attend the basilica
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).

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