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

You will meet your Private Guide in front of the Vatican Museum's entrance. You will go with Skip-The-Line tickets having a priority access into the Museum.

An expert English speaking guide will take you on a journey to The Vatican City home possibly the most famous tourist destination in the world. The Vatican museums attract with its ancient Roman and Greek statuary collections of the Renaissance popes, Muse's rooms,Circular room with Hercules, the Gallery of Maps and the rooms of Raphael, millions of fervent religious supporters and interested visitors each year. Join us to see the fantastic art, history and architecture housed within the walls of this beautiful city's 7 km of galleries, chapels and rooms, overlooking the Vatican Gardens. Start your adventure with the main part of the tour seeing all of the very best parts of the museums, like explained in detail by your professional private guide. Then you will move on to the Sistine Chapel and see the breathtaking Last Judgement of Michelangelo, a project which changed the course of Western art and is regarded as one of the major artistic accomplishments of human civilization.

Continuing on through the St.Peter's Basilica, you will marvel at the masterpieces of Bernini's Canopy (the largest bronze object in the world) and at the awe-inspiring Pietà Michelangelo's masterpiece.

During the Vatican City Private Tour you walk below the Basilica, through dimly-lit tunnels towards, our guide will indicate you the Vatican Grottoes, the resting place of many popes, and you will also, individually have the chance to stop by the tomb of Pope John Paul II.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Vatican Necropolis, Piazza San Pietro Beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The incredible Vatican Necropolis, once being an ancient Pagan & Christian cemetery and burial ground from the 1st century, this is the presumed location of Saint Peter’s burial tomb. Saint Peter is famously one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the first recognized leader and Pope of the Catholic Church.

You will go down, through the Scavi (underground tunnels and galleries), into the lowest levels of St. Peter's Basilica.The Scavi tour goes down below the Grotto (area just beneath St. Peter Basilica, where lie the monuments, chapels and tombs of past Popes), to the Necropolis area

This is perhaps the most sacred site within Vatican City, and amazingly you can now visit it with us on this exclusive experience!

Duration: 2 hours

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Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Vatican Museum Private tour
Necropolis Small group guided tour (max 15 persons)
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional art historian guide
Assitance on site and from our office near the Vatican
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Entry/Admission - Vatican Necropolis
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name at the Vatican Museum's main entrance in Viale Vaticano 100.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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.
Minimum age to take part of the tour is 15 years old
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to your departure time. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate