Hop On Hop Off Open Bus plus Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Tour

Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best of Rome effortlessly with this hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour and a guided visit to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Explore iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with convenient 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets. Then, uncover the Vatican’s history and masterpieces with an expert guide, skipping long lines for a seamless experience.

Explore Rome at your own pace with 24, 48, or 72-hour bus passes
Eight-language audio lets you explore Rome without missing key stories
See the city clearly from the open-top sightseeing bus
Hop off at major sites to save time walking between landmarks

What's Included

2,5hrs Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour in English only
Headset for the Panoramic Bus (Audio guide in 8 languages)
Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 24/48-hrs bus ticket)
Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the line tickets
All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Skip-the-line Vatican Museum - Sistine Chapel Tour Itinerary

10 Stops

14 Points of Interest

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: The Hop On-Hop Off service is operating from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. A complete Round Trip to Rome lasts about 2,5 hrs 8 stops are available, however, you can join this service within the validity of your ticket (24,48,72 hrs). The validity of your ticket independently from the chosen option (24,48, or 72 hrs) is calculated from the validation of the ticket. Included in this itinerary 2,5hrs Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Roma Termini

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore

Piazza del Colosseo

Circo Massimo

Piazza Venezia

Castel Sant'Angelo

Vatican City

Vatican Museums

Villa Borghese

Piazza Barberini

Points of interest passed by on this route

Vatican City

Spanish Steps

Piazza Barberini

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Circo Massimo

Piazza della Bocca della Verita

Piazza Venezia

Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II

Teatro di Marcello

Piazza del Campidoglio

Isola Tiberina

Aventine

Castel Sant'Angelo

Arch of Constantine

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
Please note that security check at the entrance cannot be skipped. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
This tour will not operate on religious holidays
You must have a valid photo ID (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. 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
Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
For the Vatican Museum Tour customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons. Late arrivals cannot join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
To get inside Vatican Museum, we use a group ticket. You cannot ask individual tickets only to enter.
No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
Pets are not allowed
Panoramic Bus Ticket is valid for 24/48/72 hours from the first use.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
The Itinerary of the open bus can change depending on strikes or for other events.
STARTING TIME FOR THE GUIDED TOURS OF THE VATICAN MUSEUM/SISTINE CHAPEL WILL BE COMMUNICATED ONCE BOOKED THE TOUR. The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour will be in English only.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour.
Not recommended for travelers with motor difficulties and walker users
We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.

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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.