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Skip the line of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour.

Highlights

• Admire the stunning masterpieces of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
• See the highlights of the Vatican Museums, including the Gallery of Maps
• Learn about the history of the Vatican and its art from your tour guide
• Enjoy the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica and it's incredibile architecture
• Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's

Description

Meet your tour guide at the tour office, located in the oldest neighborhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following an introduction by your guide, walk through the charming shops of the Borgo and get some local tips for eating and sightseeing in Rome. Learn a bit about the history of the Sistine Chapel, and then head to the square as a group, passing along the Via della Conciliazione. Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St.Peter's Square. Arrive at St. Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it. En route to the Vatican Museums, see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day-to-day life. Snap a photo of the Swiss guards the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms. Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups. Walk through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement at the Sistine Chapel. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era. Finish off your tour with St. Peter's Basilica. You will be brought in front of St.Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square.

Includes

Guide Guaranteed skip-the-line access Access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Important Information

• Security Check: Your ticket lets you skip long lines, but you must still go through airport-style security.
• Unforeseen events: The Vatican, being a sovereign state, may have last-minute closures of St. Peter’s Basilica for special events. Although rare, if this occurs and we can’t notify you in time, our guide will extend the tour within the Vatican. Rest assured, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel will still be included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund