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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's early morning guided tour. See the Vatican's masterpieces alongside your expert guide, in a group of max 10 people!

Highlights

• Skip the lines and enjoy fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums
• Explore the Vatican's treasure trove of artworks on a guided tour
• Marvel at Michelangelo's fresco 'The Creation of Adam' in the Sistine Chapel
• Skip-the-line Entry through the Scala Regia & Visit the St. Peter's Church
• Semi-Private Group Setting of Maximum 10!

Description

Get ready to beat the crowds with a skip-the-line guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel! Enjoying direct entry bypassing the ticketing line and prepare to be blown away by the incredible artworks of Michelangelo and Raphael as you discover the Vatican Museums. Your expert guide will walk you through the mind-blowing galleries, including the Pio-Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps. This early morning tour truly experiences the stories and artistry behind the 20,000 masterpieces on display across four incredible miles of art, sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and architectural wonders. Next, immerse yourself in Michelangelo's legendary Sistine Chapel, where his breath-taking frescoes, like The Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement, come to live in front of your eyes. Although guides are not allowed to speak inside of the Chapel, our guide will give you a briefing on all the ins and outs before entering this magical place. Lastly, enjoy privileged access through the Scala Regia (Holy Staircase) to St. Peter's Basilica, bypassing the long lines that often form in St. Peter's Square. Immerse yourself in the rich history of one of the world’s most prestigious churches as you explore its highlights with an expert guide. From Michelangelo's breath taking Pietà to the dome towering over Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, each masterpiece tells a story that brings this iconic site to life.

Includes

Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums Guided visit of the Pio-Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps Raphael Rooms and School of Athens Marvel at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line entry through the Scala Regia (Holy Staircase) Guided visit to St. Peter's Church A professional, English-speaking guide Maximum group size of 10 Headsets from +6 participants

Important Information

• Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
• On Wednesdays, we are unable to visit St Peter's Church due to the mass, instead, our guide will make up for this by visiting more sites inside of the Vatican Museums.
• DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The company will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
• Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods, and glass bottles cannot be brought inside. therefore, we encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodation.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund