Private tour of Vatican City with excavations & St. Peter's Tomb
Rome, Italy
- 5 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private tour stands out by visiting the Vatican’s three main sights and the Vatican Gardens—usually closed to the general public. Skip all lines and enter the gardens with a special permit that also allows visitors to get glimpses of daily life behind the Vatican walls. Then visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with your guide.
- A private tour of the Vatican with skip-the-line admission
- Visit the Vatican Gardens—usually closed to the public
- See the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide
What's Included
- guided tours of scavi ( 1 hour )
- guide to Vatican Museums (3 hours )
- preregistered tour of St. Peter's Basilica ( 1 hour)
- headphones in Vatican Museums
- pre booked scavi ticket to be be paid on site in cash€25.00 per person
- pre booked skip line admissions to Vatican Museums at E 35/adult and E 20/child€35.00 per person
- OPTIONAL one way transportation from hotel too Vatican starting at E 60/2pax, E 90/4pax, E 120/6 pax€60.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 01/09/2020 - 05/14/2027
Monday : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Basilica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Vatican / Borgo (Pass By)
3
Vatican Museums
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Vatican Library
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
From $343.45
per group (up to 10)-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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