VIP Vatican in a Day Tour: Art and History as Never Before

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Take an immersive, in depth tour of the Vatican City, exploring the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Highlights

  • Escorted entrance to St. Peter's Basilica for bookings made >72 hours in advance
  • Visit the Pinacoteca Art Gallery
  • See the amazing Sistine Chapel ceiling
  • Glimpse inside the Raphael Rooms
  • Explore the masterpieces of the Vatican Museums

Description

Skip the lines with this special tour of the Vatican. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking art and history of the Sistine Chapel. Marvel at the great works of Michelangelo, getting an up-close look at his most ground breaking masterpieces. Go on a journey through the geniuses of the Renaissance who changed the face of Rome five centuries ago. Learn about the treasures of the Art Gallery, a treat most tourists never get to experience. Delve into the Athens School as you wander through the frescoes in Raphael's Rooms and admire The Transfiguration, the artist’s last work before his untimely death. Skip all the queues and arrive at St. Peter’s Basilica* and witness the long history of the Christian faith, be moved by Michelangelo’s Pietà, the works of Bernini and other masterpieces. This is a unique and enriching experience not to be missed. *** Disclaimer: For reservations made less than 72 hours in advance, your tour will end in the Vatican Museums as we cannot guarantee skip the line tickets into St Peter's Basilica. ***

Includes

Skip-the-line Tickets All Fees and Taxes Expert, English-Speaking Guide Headsets (for groups of 6 or more) In-depth Vatican Experience and Sistine Chapel Tour Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Important Information

  • 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 note that to obtain a student discount, valid student ID must be shown on the day of your tour. If a student does not have valid student ID, they may be charged a new full ticket price by the Museums, which must be paid by you on the day of the tour.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • For reservations made less than 72 hours in advance, access to the Basilica cannot be guaranteed due to ticketing restrictions.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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