Vatican & Vatacombs Tour: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars.

Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.

Gain fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.

Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!

Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo’s ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.

Visit the Papal Basilica of Vatican City, believed to be the resting ground of St. Peter’s remains.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
• On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour.
• Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
• Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges

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• Expert licensed English-speaking tour guide
• Fast-track entry and guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica
• The remarkable frescoed Rooms of Raphael
• Priority entrance to the Vatican Museums
• Immersive experience inside Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

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Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you. Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29

VATICAN DRESS CODE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.

Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

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• This Tour is Provided by ItaliaTours.
• 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.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.