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Ultimate Vatican Tour of Rome
3 h
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About this activity
Our licensed guide will escort you through the extensive collection of some of the world’s most distinguished paintings, frescoes, and sculptures. Highlights of the Vatican Museums include: Museo Pio-Clementino, Borgia Apartment*, Raphael Rooms* (available only during the early morning tours), Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Candelabras, and the Pieta of Michelangelo.
After exploring some of the greatest works of art in Italy, the tour continues on to the Sistine Chapel – one of the most famous destinations in the world. See the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece first-hand before making your way to the last stop on this tour – St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world.
Before you start our multilingual staff will welcome you at our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.
The entrance fee for the Vatican Museums is NOT included in this price and must be paid upon arrival at our office.
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After exploring some of the greatest works of art in Italy, the tour continues on to the Sistine Chapel – one of the most famous destinations in the world. See the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece first-hand before making your way to the last stop on this tour – St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world.
Before you start our multilingual staff will welcome you at our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.
The entrance fee for the Vatican Museums is NOT included in this price and must be paid upon arrival at our office.
Included
- Expert tour guide
- Headsets
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Bathroom access
- Recharging station for your devices
Not included
- The entrance fee for the Vatican Museums is NOT included in this price and must be paid upon arrival at our office.
- Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome
- Visit to Saint Peter's Dome
- Gratuities and tips (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note that on rare occasions St'Peter's Basilica will close without notice. In this case a 3 hour tour will be offered inside the Vatican Museums. Unfourtunately this is something we can't predict therefore no refunds will be issued.
- On Wednesdays, Easter, Christmas and other religious holidays and feasts, Saint Peter’s Basilica will be closed. In that case, a three-hour tour will be offered inside the Vatican Museums.
- Evening tours do not include a visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
- Please note: Raphael Rooms are available only for the first morning tour (08:30 English, 9:00 German Tour, 09:30 Spanish Tour, 10:00 French Tour).
- Please note- the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica have strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, It is forbidden to bring the following:
- Weapons and blunt objects (knives, umbrellas, etc.)
- Glass bottles, aerosol sprays and alcohol
- Bicycles, skates, segways, luggage and pets
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Luggage storage NOT available in our office.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
50%
Original
15%
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Great tour! Very organised! The guide was very knowledgeable and did his best to give as much information as he could. He tried to show us as much as he could within the limited time that we had. Awesome job!