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Private 4-hour Vatican Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry & Dome Climb

Rome, Italy
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Technically a whole different country situated entirely within the city of Rome, Vatican City is a popular tourist destination and Catholic pilgrimage site. Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on this private 4-hour guided tour that includes skip-the-line entry and the opportunity to climb the domed roof of the basilica.
  • 4-hour private Vatican tour including museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • See Michelangelo’s Last Judgement and The Creation of Adam
  • Panoramic views from the roof of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Private tour: ask your guide as many questions as you like as you explore

What's Included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Admission ticket
  • Local taxes
  • Guardanteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Private transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Caffè Vaticano
    Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

    At the stairs outside the Vatican museums (street address is viale Vaticano ). Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.

End point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Sistine Chapel

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

St. Peter's Square

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the Dome is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option for an alternative path inside the Museums, but no refunds if one of the areas is closed will be given.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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.

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