Skip the Line: Renaissance Rome and Vatican Walking Tour with Private Art Historian
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Skip the Line! Book Renaissance Rome and Vatican Walking Tour with Private Art Historian ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!
This fascinating Rome and Vatican Walking Tour will take you on a journey of discovery to the Vatican Museums. You will see Cortile della Pigna, Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Next, visit St. Peter's Basilica to admire the famous artworks by Michelangelo and Bernini. The tour concludes in St. Peter's Square.
All entrance fees to the Vatican Museums are included in the tour price. Book now to gain access to the Vatican Museums with pre-booked skip long lines tickets. This is an in-depth private tour with an English speaking guide specializing in art history. Please include any special interests at time of booking to alert your guide.
Schedule Details
Visit the Raphael Rooms and see Adam and Eve depicted in the "Original Sin"
Departure Dates:
Daily, except Sunday and Wednesday
Unavailable Dates:
- March 21, 23 (Easter)
- December 24 - 26 (Christmas)
Departure Point:
Meet your tour guide near to the Vatican Museums entrance, located on Viale Vaticano. The meeting point is easy to locate, and your guide will be waiting for you.Departure Time:
- Your chosen time slot - please include a preferred time in the "Special Requirements" box. The closest available time will be allocated. You must call 24-48 hours prior to travel to reconfirm exact meeting time.
Return details:
Tour concludes at St. Peter's Basilica$ Pricing Information
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Additional Information
Inside of St Peter's Cathedral at Vatican City
Inclusions:
- Vatican Museum entrance tickets
- Entrance fees
- English speaking guide
Exclusions:
- Optional gratuities
- Food and beverages
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking on site. Please advise at time of booking if assistance is required.
- By pre-booking this tour it enables you to skip the long lines (which can take up to two hours!) to enter the Vatican Museums. Please note, all visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.
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