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Vatican Museums guided tour 2 or 3 hours

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Overview

Visiting the Vatican Museums is a memorable, must see sightseeing experience for visitors to Rome, culminating with the Sistine Chapel – a show stopper to end any visit to the Vatican Museums. Queues and waiting times to access the Vatican Museums are legendary but skip the line is included in this tour.This facility provides fast track access through a reserved door into the Vatican Museums, allowing you to skip all the lines.Your knowledgeable guide will escort you into the Vatican Museums to explore the world's most extensive collection of art. Highlights of the museums are Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included

  • Skip the line ticket
  • The option ENGLISH TOUR 2 HOURS includes: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour for 2 hours
  • Guide in person speaking your language

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via Mocenigo
    0019Roma RM, Italy

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

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Vatican Museums (Pass By)

    Appreciate the largest papal collection in the world. The "courtyard of the pine cone" and the "belvedere", the "octagonal courtyard", gallery of maps, gallery of candelabra and much more .
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    Sistine Chapel (Pass By)

    Let yourself be surprised and surprised by the frescoes of the most important Italian artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo's "Last Judgment".
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    St. Peter's Basilica

    ONLY FOR THE OPTION 3 HOURS WITH BASILICA Skip the long line at the entrance ang enjoy 1 more hour of guided tour with a professional guide. Immers yourself in the universal headquarters of the Catholic Church as well as the Pope's residence. Visit the expression of the will of the Popes of the Renaissance who, relying on great artists such as Bramante, Michelangelo, Bernini and Maderno take us on a journey through art, faith and spirituality where we can not only admire the magnificence of the building, but also walk through its corridors, visit the chapels and enjoy the beauty of numerous works of art, such as Michelangelo's Pity (La Pietá)
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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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Dress code requires to cover knees and shoulders
    • We are not responsible for temporary closure of St. Peter’s Basilica. Remind that Vatican city is another State and the pope can take decisions without any previous information
    • During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued regarding this.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums guided tour 2 or 3 hours?

    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. 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

    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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    Activity code: C-179523P25

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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Skip the line ticket
    • The option ENGLISH TOUR 2 HOURS includes: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour for 2 hours
    • Guide in person speaking your language
    • Guided service
    • The option "3 hours with Basilica" includes also a guided tour inside the St. Peter's Basilica

    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
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • It’s required to show ani d document for children at the entrance
    • Dress code requires to cover knees and shoulders
    • We are not responsible for temporary closure of St. Peter’s Basilica. Remind that Vatican city is another State and the pope can take decisions without any previous information
    • During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued regarding this.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Non-refundable

    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.

    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • 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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