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Let the marvels of the Vatican Museums amaze you with our Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. Enjoy the most famous Renaissance masterpieces, like THE GALLERY OF THE MAPS and the Sistine Chapel.

Highlights

• Feast your eyes on gorgeous frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
• Enjoy the Best Vatican Museums Experience with a skip-the-line access
• Marvel at the exquisite Renaissance frescoes
• Discover the art collection of the Vatican Museum with an art historian guide

Description

You will begin your tour on the panoramic Vatican Gardens balcony where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the dome of St. Peters Basilica. Then, you will stroll through the archeological Pio Clementino Museum and its magnificent corridors of the second floor: the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the most impressive Gallery of the Maps. Its walls are completely frescoed with maps of the ancient Italian territories, illuminated by the golden light of the ceiling. Your tour Skip-the-line Vatican Tour cannot but include a journey into the heart of the Renaissance with the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath Michelangelo's iconic The Creation of Adam on the ceiling, and marvel at The Last Judgement. The Vatican Tour will finish in the square, not including the Saint' Peter Basilica. Your guide will explain you the history of the Church and all the masterpieces inside. Than you can access the Basilica on your own. You will admire the splendor of the church, heart of the Christianity: polished marbles, golden ceiling, precious mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldachin. Don’t miss the chance to experience the marvels of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel without queueing.

Includes

Tour guide with an english fluent speaking guide Headsets to hear better the guide's explanation Entrance fees Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel Bathroom access

Important Information

• Meeting time is subject to change. You can receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please notify your correct phone number and email. In peak season, due to the high number of visitors, it might take extra time to go through the security check and to collect the Vatican headsets which are compulsory. Please note that during Easter, Christmas time and the Jubelee year the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions. Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include other parts of the Museums or the explanation of the Basilica from the outside. No refund will be issued for latecomers

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable