Visit the Sistine Chapel on this exclusive 3.5-hour Vatican group tour, accompanied by a top-rated local guide. After enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the chapel and admiring Michelangelo’s masterpiece, you’ll visit the Vatican Museums - arguably the best collection of art in the world, seeing highlights such as the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere as well as some other hidden treasures. This Vatican tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and learn about art, history and religion.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Semi-Private Tour
✔  Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
✔  All fees and/or taxes
✔  Small Group Size
✔  Expert, English-speaking guide
✖  Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
✖  Food and beverages
✖  Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

You will meet your guide cy the flower stand on the corner of Viale Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

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Itinerary
1
Vatican Museums Early access into the museums, 1 hour before the general public, Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, Cortile della Pigna

Duration:  1.8333333333333 hours

2
Sistine Chapel The Sistine Chapel

Duration:  15 minutes

3
St. Peter's Basilica St Peter Basilica

Duration:  45 minutes

4
La Pieta inside St Peter's Basilica

Duration:  15 minutes

5
Cortile della Pigna Inside Vatican Museums

Duration:  15 minutes

6
Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini view inside the Basilica of Sant Pietro

Duration:  10 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
•  Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
•  Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
•  Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
•  At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
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Price:
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3.5 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.