2h30

Small Group

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Then head to the Sistine Chapel just before closing time. Before entering, your guide will explain the stories behind the creation of these iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting the little details and quirks that most visitors miss.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Start your tour by skipping the (always long) lines to get into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Spend about 20 minutes admiring the chapel independently, after which time your guide will lead you through a special door out of the chapel and directly into St. Peter’s Basilica for an independent visit.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Walks, 00186 Rome Italy

Walks of Italy

Stop At: Belvedere Courtyard, 00120, Vatican City

Start your tour by skipping the (always long) lines to get into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Included

Skip the Line Access to St. Peter’s Basilica (optional)
Expert Walks of Italy English speaking tour guide
Small groups, never more than 20 people
Headsets
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
Entry/Admission - Belvedere Courtyard
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Also, please remember that the Sistine Chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. Please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the Vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas.
While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.
Please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the Vatican Museums. Larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. It is the responsibility of the guest to return to the Vatican Museums entrance to collect these after the tour.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

Reviews

4.7

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Doris M

5 | 2017-05-16

I Sieve was amazing. He was knowledgeable on all things Vatican and Rome. It was the best tour we've taken. Highly recommend!

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David B

5 | 2016-12-27

It was my wife's first time in Rome and my first time using a guided tour of the Vatican. We highly recommend using their service! The guide was friendly, warm, patient and so knowledgeable. We took the 2:30pm tour in the last week of December. The tour was approximately 2.5 hours. So in winter, that means the tour ends at around dusk... beautiful! The highlights of the Vatican was just what we needed, it was not too long, and it gave us time to take in the magnificent details all the art work that the Vatican City had to offer. At the end of the tour, you are left by the guide to peruse at your own leisure the St Peter Basilica -- but only after she gave us tips on what to see inside the Basilica. A little tip from us: if you speak a little Italian, and the evening mass is commencing, ask one of the guards in the Basilica if you can participate, because we did! We got to sit in the pew! Amazing.

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Catherine H

4 | 2016-08-19

Our guide Simone was well informed but the tour seemed a bit rushed - there is a lot to pack in during a short time. A good overview of the galleries and would recommend as you won't have to wait around long.

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