Semi-Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour

Rome, Italy
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Duration
3h
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Skip the lines and see the incredible Sistine Chapel, the best of the Vatican’s extraordinary collections & galleries, visit St.Peter's Basilica and enter the Papal grottoes with an expert guide, in a small group for those who want to see all the Vatican has to offer on this comprehensive and exclusive experience.

The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, along with beautiful sculptures, frescoes and architecture the Vatican Museums make up an impressive collection like nowhere else on earth.

Visit the breathtaking Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture of Master Artists like Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael and of course The Sistine Chapel decorated with magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo. Gain privileged direct entrance the heart of the Catholic faith and lose yourself in the monumental grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica and explore its many secrets.

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Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. 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 tour departure time.. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, the tickets and guide are void. As per Vatican rules you will not be entitled to a refund.. Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Sistine Chapel!. St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel. When this occurs visitors will have an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. . Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from the outside. In this case we are unable to provide refunds or discounts as the Basilica is free to enter and not included in the tour price. . The Raphael's Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when St. Peter’s Basilica remains closed to the public or if the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.. Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.. Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID to be allowed into the monument. Children must be accompanied by an adult.. It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

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What's included
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Free to explore in the Basilica and Papal tombs after the tour has finished. Skip The Line St. Peter's Basilica Entry (when possible). Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide. Skip The Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Introduction to the highlights of St.Peter's Basilica with a guide
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What's not included
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Location Pick Up & Drop Off. Scavi / Necropolis. On Wednesday mornings St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public due to the Papal Audience. St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Maya Tours
Meeting Point

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up and check-in at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked departure time) and your guide will escort you inside the Museums & provide you with your ticket.