DURATION
➢ 4 hours

WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
➢ Navigate the Vatican Museums’ vast complex of rooms, learning about their masterpieces of artwork and history from your expert English-speaking guide
➢ Skip-the-line access saves you time and allows you to explore the sites at your own pace
➢ A top-quality private tour with an intimate touch, programmed especially for you
➢ Gain special access to St. Peter’s Basilica so you don’t have to wait in line. There you can continue your tour by observing the basilica’s monumental altar and Michelangelo’s Pieta among other beautiful works. Feel free to spend additional time inside St. Peter’s Basilica after your tour has ended.

HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Visit the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, allowing you to bypass long waits at the entrance
➢ Walk in the courtyard and palaces of the popes, filled with magnificent art and history and surrounded by lush gardens
➢ Witness the unmistakable grandeur of Michelangelo inside the Sistine Chapel, and dive into some of the world’s greatest art treasures in the Vatican Museums with your expert guide
➢ Gain special access to St Peter’s Basilica with an exclusive viewing of the La Pieta sculpture

INCLUDED
➢ One-way transfer from your accommodations in Rome to the Vatican Museums in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
➢ Cold bottled water on board
➢ Informative English-speaking Vatican guide
➢ Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
➢ Food and drinks
➢ Pre-arranged tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

GENERAL INFORMATION
➢ Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel are closed on Sundays
➢ Please note that St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel may be closed without prior notice
➢ There is a strict dress code at the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Women may wear long or capri pants, while skirts and dresses must be at least knee length and shoulders must be covered. In very hot weather a shawl or large scarf/Pashmina can be draped around the shoulders for visiting the sites. Bare shoulders, shorts, and short skirts are not permitted. Men may wear long pants and short or long sleeved shirts. No shorts, sleeveless shirts or baseball caps inside the religious sites.
➢ Backpacks, tripods and big umbrellas must be left inside a coatroom upon entering the Vatican Museums. To reduce any disruption for your group, we recommend you leave these items behind for your tour.
➢ Due to circumstances beyond our control St. Peter's Basilica and other religious sites may be subject to unscheduled last minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an extended tour of the Vatican Museums, or an appropriate alternative.
➢ This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
➢ This tour is NOT wheelchair or stroller accessible. The Vatican Museums do, however, provide wheelchairs in their main lobby free of charge. You can easily pick one up at the entrance before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend our private tours as they include a guide that can lead you along accessible routes.
➢ For tours taking place on Wednesdays, there is a possibility that St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square will be unavailable due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St Peter's Basilica is closed. As an alternative we can offer you an extended tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would like to ensure that St Peter's Basilica and Square are included in your tour, please DO NOT select Wednesday as your tour date.

PRICING
➢ Pricing may be subject to change based on availability and season, so we recommend booking as promptly as possible in order to lock in the published pricing.
➢ All rates listed above do not include taxes (+10% VAT).
➢Reservations are guaranteed by credit card. Credit card data is used only to secure reservation and is not charged unless otherwise stated.
➢ Final payment is to be settled at the end of service in cash (euros), by Euros traveler’s check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard). Please be aware that payments by credit card will incur a 6% convenience fee.