Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSkip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour
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Get much more out of your visit to St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican by taking a guided walking tour. St Peter's and the Vatican Museums can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first visit, so allow your experienced guide to lead the way and share the history, architecture, and politics of the Vatican. As an added bonus, you'll skip the long ticket lines when you visit the Vatican Museums (entrance fees payable direct on the day of travel).
On your morning or afternoon guided walking tour of Christian Rome's most inspirational sites, you'll explore the world's smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. A highlight of the tour is the famous Sistine Chapel and its collection of frescoes begun in 1508 by Michelangelo. You'll see the master's best known fresco, the Last Judgment, covering one entire wall of the chapel.
However, the Vatican is not all gold, pomp and stateliness – it has a history full of dark tales of deceit and even lust! A world of discovery awaits you as your expert guide brings the Vatican and its stories alive.
Note that entrance fees to the Vatican Museums are NOT included. A supplement of approx. 20 euros (adult) or 14 euros (student) is payable direct.
- Three-hour guided walking tour of St Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Behind-the-scenes history of St Peter's Basilica
- Guided walking tour inside the Vatican Museums
- Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel with magnificent Last Judgment fresco
- Personalized small group and commentary (maximum 25 people)
- Escorted by an English-speaking guide
- Skip the long lines into the Vatican Museums
- Choice of morning (9am) and afternoon (1pm) tours
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Rome Walking Tour
Monday to Saturday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- May 01 (Labour Day)
- August 14 - 15 (Ferragosto)
- November 01 (All Saint's Day)
- December 08 (Immaculate Conception)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 26 (St Stephen's Day)
Departure Time:
April 01 to October 31, 2008
9:00am and 1:00pm
November 01, 2008 to March 31, 2008
9:30am
April 01, 2009 to March 31, 2010
9:30am
Please meet your tour guide at the Newspaper Stand, situated directly outside the Ottaviano (Line A) metro stop. The meeting point is easy to locate, and your guide will be waiting for you.
Return details:Tour concludes at Piazza San Pietro.
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pick up not available
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- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 12 years
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- Guided walking tour (3 hour)
- Personalized small group and commentary (maximum 25 people)
- Escorted by a English-speaking guide
- Skip the long lines into the Vatican Museums!
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Vatican Museums entrance fee and headphones (20 euros (adult) or 14 euros (student))
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements.
- If you are interested in booking this tour on a Wednesday, there is the possibility that you will be unable to include St. Peter's Basilica in your itinerary. This is due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St. Peter's Basilica could be closed to the public. If you would prefer a tour with St. Peter's Basilica visit guaranteed, please do not select Wednesday as your travel date.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.
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This is a must tour if you want to see the Vatican. The tour allows you to cut out the long lines. Also, ... Read more ›
John T, United States, October 2008
Our tour was an absolute 10. We had the most informative and greatest guide my wife and I have ever ... Read more ›
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