Essential Vatican guided tour: Museums, St Peter's and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access
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The Vatican has so many treasures and can be overwhelming. We want you to experience it in the best way and get the most out of your visit. Skip the long lines thanks to our exclusive Vatican Partnership and learn about the fascinating collections from a professional English-speaking guide.
The experience includes:
- Gain direct access to the Vatican Museums without wasting hours in long queue's
- The renowned artworks of Michelangelo and Raphael
- The famous Courtyards of the Vatican City
- The Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Candelabra
- The Sistine Chapel
- Express access to St. Peter’s Basilica* where you will see stunning masterpieces including Michelangelo's 'La Pietà' and the incredible altar
- St. Peter’s Square where you will also see Bernini’s optical illusion
- The Pope’s balcony - where the Pope periodically delivers his "urbi et orbi" blessing and where the announcement of a new pope occurs
- The tour ends in St Peter’s Square
*Note: on Wednesdays, access to St Peter's Basilica and square may be closed at the time of the morning tour due to the Papal audience. On afternoon tours, your guide will tell you about St. Peter’s Basilica from St Peter’s Square before entering so that you are able to admire at your own pace.
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Cultural
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