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Skip-the-line Sistine Chapel and Vatican Tour with Francesca

New To The Site! Vatican City, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

When in Rome you must include a visit to the Vatican City. Join this 3-hour private tour with your expert guide, Francesca to discover the large art collection in the Vatican Museums, the Pine Cone Courtyard, the magnificent Sistine Chapel and learn more about the Catholic Church in St. Peter's Basilica.
Your tour will begin in the Vatican Museums where you'll enjoy skip-the-line entry and head in to explore the collection of art, sculptures, antique maps, tapestries, Egyptian antiquities and more. Inside the Museum you'll see the stunning Sistine Chapel where you can enjoy the silence and be in awe of the magnificent frescoes that adorn the walls and ceiling.
Stroll around the Cortile della Pigna and marvel at the four meter high bronze statue of a pine cone.
Head to the largest church in the world, St. Peter's Basilica. Notice the immense size as you enter and the opulent interiors. Don't miss Bernini's baldachin on the altar.
This will be a day of history, religion and art.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

00120
Vatican City

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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

What To Expect

Cortile della Pigna

Enter the marvellous Cortile della Pigna, known as the Pine Cone Courtyard located in the courtyard of the Vatican Museums. The large, ancient bronze pinecone sculpture, four meters high was founded in the Middle Ages at the Baths of Agrippa.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

Enter one of the largest art collections in the world at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line admission tickets. Don't let the size of the museum overwhelm you. Your expert guide, Francesca will lead you around the many rooms pointing out the highlights and sharing stories and history too. You'll see works by the greatest artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio. From Egyptian antiquities to Greek and Roman sculptures. From tapestries to maps, there's something for everyone to see.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Enter into the magnificent Sistine Chapel with your Vatican Museum ticket. Enjoy the silence as you soak up the atmosphere and admire the stunning frescoes which adorn the ceiling and walls. Marvel at the work of the great artist, Michelangelo.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Across the river Tiber and the center of Rome is St Peter's Basilica located on Vatican Hill. On arrival be wowed by the grand scale of the church, the largest in the world with the largest dome too. On entering the Church the size will be more apparent. Marvel at the bronze 'baldachin' at the altar, 28 meters high designed by Bernini and the opulent interior.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-line Sistine Chapel and Vatican Tour with Francesca?

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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  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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