Why choose this Rome tour ?
Take a trip into the Capital of the Catholic World and discover the history, the mistery and the masterpieces of this little powerful town-state set in the center of Rome.
A special, well thought and organized VIP tour will lead you behind the doors of Catholicism in the most exclusive way, giving you the chance of a journey made of mesmerizing history, breathtaking masterpieces and mysticism led by our expert in art and religion.
Choose the option better fit to you:
Early entrance to be among the first visitors and avoid the crowd.
Small group (Monolingual English) for maximum of 20 people departing later in the morning or early afternoon.
Evry option you’ll take, our tour is a truly special experience: a visit to remember.
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What makes Skip the Line Vatican Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica a unique experience ?
Being the burial place of St Peter Rome, the Vatican has always been considered a holy city – a second Jerusalem, but besides that its museum is a chest of countless masterpieces: the astonishing gallery of statues, the fascinating gallery of maps, the gallery of tapestries and the Raphaels rooms. During your visit to the Vatican Museums you will have the opportunity to learn about the great artists who helped embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world.
Than prepare yourselves for a Stendhal syndrome effect as you enter the Sistine chapel and lift your head up to the the most-probably most-famous and most-admired ceiling in the world and immerse yourselves into the “last judgment”, the seemingly never-ending fresco magnificently adorned by Michelangelo’s life-like, potent figures of Adam, God and Saints, and try to spot the artist’s self portrait on the torso of Saint Peter!
Here the conclaves of cardinals have come together periodically, throughout the centuries, to elect a new pope, and Pope John Paul II called it the “Holy Spirit’s place of action”.
Such a journey can be accomplished only after another special final visit: the inside of St. Peter’s basilica: admire the incredible mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and Bernini’s Baldachin in all of their glory, close your eyes and take a deep breath: you are in the center of the most powerful religious power of history, surrounded by masterpiece.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
- Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility
- PLEASE NOTE: in order to purchase the Vatican Museums tickets, we kindly need to receive in advance the names of all participants (accordingly to the ID card).
- Due to exceptional religious events, St. Peter’s Basilica might be closed without any notice
- Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
- Kindly take note: St. Peter’s Basilica will not be accessible for visits on Wednesday. The tour will solely encompass the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- Starting in 2025, there will no longer be a guided tour only of St. Peter’s Basilica, but entry will still be included in the ticket price
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Early entrance Small Group
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Duration: 3 hours: 3 hours tour duration.St Peter’s Basilica won’t be available for visits on Wednesday, the tour will include Vatican Museum - Afternoon Tour in English
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Duration: 3 hours: 3 hours tour duration.St Peter’s Basilica won’t be available for visits on Wednesday, the tour will include Vatican Museum - Morning Tour in English
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Duration: 3 hours: 3 hours tour duration.St Peter’s Basilica won’t be available for visits on Wednesday, the tour will include Vatican Museum
Skip the Line Vatican Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Tours are monolingual in English to ensure the highest quality of service
- Guided Tour of the Entire Vatican Museums Complex
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Towns of Italy.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 128 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Starting in 2025, there will no longer be a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, but entry will still be included in the ticket price
