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) 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
9:00am and 1:00pm
November 01 to March 31
9:30am Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Return details: Concludes at Piazza San Pietro.
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- Walking tour
- Small group tour (maximum 25 people)
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance fee and headphones (approx. 20 euros per adult)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tours departing Wednesday. There is the possibility that you will be unable to include St. Peter's Basilica. This is due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St. Peter's Basilica could be closed. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would prefer a ticket with St. Peter's Basilica and Square guaranteed to be included, please DO NOT select Wednesday as your travel date.
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. For your information, Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after entrance, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes.
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A wonderful tour - our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and its art. Beautiful. ... Read more ›
Cynthia G, United States of America, May 2009
