Book your Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Rome Walking Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue.

This three hour Rome walking tour includes St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Explore the world's smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. The Vatican is one of the most interesting and breathtakingly beautiful sites in the world.

In 1508, Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II della Rovere to repaint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This is where you can see on of his most well known frescoes, the Last Judgement. This fresco covers the entire end wall of the chapel, and is one of the highlights for visitors to the Sistine Chapel.

The Vatican Museums can be overwhelming to the first time visitor so allow your experienced guide show you some of the major attractions, as well as some of the lesser known spots, and share with you the history, architecture, and politics of the Vatican. However, the Vatican is not just gold, pomp and stateliness! It has a history full of dark tales of deceit and even lust! A world of discovery awaits you.

All guides are native English-speakers and/or Roman archaeologists. Entrance fees to the Vatican Museums are NOT included. A supplement of approximately 20 euros (adult) or 14 euros (student) is payable direct on the day of travel. Book now to access the Vatican Museums with pre-booked skip long lines tickets in the morning (9:00am) or afternoon (1:00pm).

Please note during the month of January 2009, all morning tours will depart at 9:30am.

 

 

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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 Point:

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.

Departure Time:

Depends on your choice at time of booking.

Return details:

Tour concludes at Piazza San Pietro.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up not available

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 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!

Exclusions:

• Meals and drinks
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Vatican Museums entrance fee and headphones (20 euros (adult) or 14 euros (student))

Additional Info:

• This product must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
• Please note during the month of January 2009, all morning tours will depart at 9:30am.
• 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.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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