Why choose this Rome tour ?
* Dive into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with your guide
* Enjoy immediate access with our priority entrance feature
* Discover the splendors of the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
* Revel in the artistic masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel
* Benefit from a special access route to St. Peter’s Basilica (Note: Self-guided tour inside)
* Experience an exclusive tour with limited group size, with no more than 20 participants
* Opt for a convenient hotel pick-up, or reach the meeting point on your own
* Audio headsets provided, ensuring clear commentary
Make the most of your Rome adventure
What makes Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Fast-Track Tour a unique experience ?
Welcome & Briefing
Begin with a warm greeting from our specialized guide, who will overview the tour and make sure that all guests have checked in
Priority Entrance
Skip the lines and start your immersive guided tour through art and history!
Cortile della Pigna: Marvel at the expansive 300 sq.m. courtyard named after its central pine cone-shaped statue.
Museo Pio Clementino: Navigate through 12 rooms filled with mesmerizing Roman and Greek artworks.
Gallery of Tapestries & Maps: Appreciate the intricate tapestries and historic map displays showcasing Italy’s geographical evolution.
Borgia Apartment: Step into six rooms highlighting the powerful Borgia family’s insignia, commissioned by Pope Alexander VI.
Raphael Rooms: Stand in awe before the breathtaking frescoes by Raphael and his students, including the iconic “School of Athens.
Sistine Chapel Admiration
Immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s renowned masterpiece. Relish the vibrant colors and unparalleled artistry overhead.
St. Peter’s Basilica Overview
* Before entering the iconic Christian dome, the guide will detail its key features and historical significance from the outside, offering insights into what to look for within.
* Once inside, guests will be given time to personally connect with and appreciate the basilica’s masterpieces, enhancing their experience with prior knowledge from the guide.
Tour Conclusion
Your tour will end at Piazza San Pietro after approximately 3.5 hours.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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
- If you choose pick-up option, contact us no later than 24 hours, in order to reconfirm your pick-up schedule be ready in the lobby
- By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
- For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. Once the Vatican Museums ticket is issued, it is non-refundable. It is also mandatory to bring your passport on the day of the tour
- Please note that the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are active places of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
- Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Portuguese Small-Group
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Small-group without pick-up: 10 people group, Meet at location
Does not include hotel pick-up - Portuguese Regular Pick-Up
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20 people group, Hotel pick-up included
Pickup included - Spanish Regular Pick-Up
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Spanish Regular Group Pick-Up: 20 people group, Hotel pick-up included - Spanish Regular
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Regular without pick-up: 20 people group, Meet at location
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Spanish Small Group w/Pick-Up: 10 people group, Hotel pick-up included
Pickup included - Spanish Small-Group
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Small-Group without pick-up: 10 people group, Meet at location
Does not include hotel pick-up - Portuguese Regular
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Regular without pick-up: 20 people group, Meet at location
Does not include hotel pick-up - Portuguese Small Group Pick-Up
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10 people group, Hotel pick-up included
Pickup included - English Small-Group
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Small-group without pick-up: 10 people group, Meet at location
Does not include hotel pick-up - English Regular Pick-Up
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English Regular Group Pick-Up: 20 people group, Hotel pick-up included
Pickup included - English Small Group Pick-Up
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English Small Group w/Pick-Up: 10 people group, Hotel pick-up included
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Fast-Track Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Expert-guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Priority skip-the-line access
- Medium group capped at 20 participants for a more personalized feel
- Exclusive and reserved passageway to St. Peter’s Basilica (Note: no guided tour inside)
- A moment to marvel at the Sistine Chapel’s renowned artworks
- Quality headsets, ensuring you won’t miss a detail from the guide’s explanations amidst the crowd
- Engaging insights into the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
- Optional hotel pick-up service, available if the option is selected during booking
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transportation (i.e. this applies to the meeting point options)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours.
- 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 1590 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Pickup starts one hour before departure, please contact us 24 hours in advance, in order to reconfirm your pick-up schedule be ready in the lobby. Pickup is guaranteed only for hotels not BB and apartaments
• Tour without pickup, please be at the meeting point no later than 15 minutes before the tour starts. Meet in the middle of the square Piazza del Risorgimento at the Bar “Bar Caffetteria L’Ottagono”
Emergency phone number:
+39 06 474 2501 (6:30 AM – 8:00 PM 365 days)
+39 348 8112027 (Whatsapp only)
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
