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Vatican Museums and Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Experience

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Vatican Museum
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Vatican Museum
48 hrs Hop On Hop Off bus tour

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Overview

Explore the Eternal City with the Essential City Pass – your key to Rome’s most iconic sights!
Gain access to the Vatican Museums (PM access), enjoy 48 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, and take in breathtaking views as you discover the city at your own pace.

See more, skip the lines, and make every moment in Rome unforgettable!

What's Included

  • Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel (PM access)
  • 48 hrs Hop On Hop off bus ticket including audio guide
  • Public Transportation
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
271/e, Roma RM, Rome 00171, Italy

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Many different museums belong to the Vatican in Rome. The collection includes classical antiquity, parts of oriental antiquities as well as Etruscan-Italian antiquities and early Christian and medieval art. Works by artists such as Raphael, Da Vinci and Michelangelo can be admired here. The Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms are also part of the Vatican Museums.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hop on Hop Off Bus Tickets

The hop-on hop-off bus in Rome is your ideal choice for exploring the city in a relaxed way. Your ticket is valid for 48 hours from the first use, so you have plenty of time for extensive sightseeing. There are audio guides in 8 different languages that give you detailed information about the places you visit. The route takes you to the most important sights in the city.
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1 day 6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Vatican Museum Entry: Your visit to the Vatican Museums will be scheduled for the next available time slot on the first day of your itinerary in the afternoon. Please refer to your City Pass for the exact entry time. Kindly note that the Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Experience?

A: 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. 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Experience?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel (PM access).
  • 48 hrs Hop On Hop off bus ticket including audio guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Public Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums and Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Experience is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vatican Museum Entry: Your visit to the Vatican Museums will be scheduled for the next available time slot on the first day of your itinerary in the afternoon. Please refer to your City Pass for the exact entry time. Kindly note that the Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums and Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel (PM access)
  • 48 hrs Hop On Hop off bus ticket including audio guide
  • Public Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vatican Museum Entry: Your visit to the Vatican Museums will be scheduled for the next available time slot on the first day of your itinerary in the afternoon. Please refer to your City Pass for the exact entry time. Kindly note that the Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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