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Stop At: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Introduction on the Vatican City and Vatican History

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time.

Taking a spectacular big spiral staircase you will be introduced to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum.

Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures.

Pass by the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section.

Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples.

Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581.

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden

and much more ...

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more

Towards the end of this tour you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

You will visit the Basilica at your leisure, without the guide. Inside you can admire some Baroque masterpieces and the breathtaking Pietà by Michelangelo. You can also enjoy a moment of reflection in the Vatican caves.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy

An official experienced guide will escort you around the castle, showing the incredible masterpieces hosted there and telling you all about the castle's histories along with its role during the history of Rome.

Your tour will start just outside Castel Sant'Angelo, where you will find your guide. From there, you will appreciate and admire the incredible and impressive structure of the Castle and its wonderful setting.

Once you get inside, you will be impressed by the several treasures hidden there.

During the visit you will see:

Emperor Adrian's tomb

Popish apartments and bastion

Historical prisons

Michelangelo's courtyard

An amazing panoramic view from the terrace

Castel Sant'Angelo bridge

and so much more!

Duration: 2 hours

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Included

Local taxes
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
All Fees and Taxes
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
Entry/Admission - Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities (recommended)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Vatican Museum groups can reach a maximum number of 25 participant
Castel Sant'Angelo groups can reach a maximum number of 25 participant
Meeting time stated 15 minutes before the schedule starting time per both tours
Vatican Museum tour starting time 10:00 am
Castel Sant'Angelo tour starting time 5:00 pm
Tour will not operate on religious holidays
WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE BASILICA DURING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CEREMONIES (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE
This activity can be subjected to sudden closures due to religious and istitutional reasons.
Not recommended for participants with mobility problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Discounted rates can be applied only with a valid ID card to be shown on site
English only
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.
In that instance we’ll try our best to re-accommodate the tour when the information from the office responsible of the sites visited is given in a timely manner for us to rearrange and inform all clients.
If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control.
This experience 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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers