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Vip Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour With Vatican Grottoes
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Description
Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Vatican's treasures with an expert guide and priority entrance with a small group. This exclusive tour includes the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel and direct entrance into St.Peter's Basilica and the Papal tombs. Designed for those who wish to absorb the full splendour of the Vatican, this experience is an in-depth exploration into Vatican city.
Wander through the Vatican Museums, whose halls house an incredible array of masterpieces. This vast collection includes exquisite sculptures, mesmerising frescoes, and architectural wonders that together create a collection unmatched anywhere in the world.
Feast your eyes on breathtaking works by world renowned artists such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, and Botticelli, culminating in the Sistine Chapel. Here, Michelangelo's famous frescoes, including the majestic Last Judgement, stretch magnificently across the ceiling and rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine.
What's Included
- Free to explore in the Basilica and Papal tombs after the tour has finished
- Skip The Line St.Peter's Basilica Entry (when possible)
- Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
- Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
- Introduction to the highlights of St.Peter's Basilica with a guide
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, the tickets and guide are void. As per Vatican rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Sistine Chapel!
- St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel. When this occurs visitors will have an extended tour of the Vatican Museums.
- Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from the outside. In this case we are unable to provide refunds or discounts as the Basilica is free to enter and not included in the tour price.
- The Raphael's Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when St. Peter’s Basilica remains closed to the public or if the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
- Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
- Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID to be allowed into the monument. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Vip Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour With Vatican Grottoes
Excellent tour
Clare_W
Cristina our guide was amazing. She went above and beyond. We had an elderly couple in our group who struggled to walk everywhere and she really looked after them. Very knowledgeable and very entertaining. The tour was amazing and we learnt so much. Great being able to walk straight in without queueing.
Good tour
Vera_H
Nice small group that promoted interaction with very knowledgeable guide. The tour was very fast-paced and required walking very fast and stair-climbing. The end of tour was a bit disjointed though with tour guide leaving the group at the Basilica instead of at least escorting the ones that wanted to leave to an exit point.
Great except would like highlights in the basilica.
Laurie_G
Skip the line option. It was very very crowded but we were able to avoid all the long lines. Would have liked a highlight tour our the basilica but it was not included in the tour. I thought it was included hence only 4 stars.
Worth the price
Samantha_C
Our guide Maggie was very informative and kept it engaging. Definitely pay for the Skip the Line access - you will save hours waiting on line!
Top Notch Vatican Tour
Christina_L
Our guide was excellent. He was so knowledgeable of the vast Vatican collections and was able to answer the myriad of random questions from our history-buff 12yr old son. Highly recommend this tour.
Page last updated on October 30, 2024
