Take a small group walking tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica, and jump the queue by booking ahead. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. And by booking ahead, you won't waste any time waiting in line!
Your knowledgeable guide will escort you into the Vatican Museums to explore the world's most extensive collection of art. Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces, the museums are brimming with treasures and history. Your guide will lead you through the 2000 rooms that stretch over almost nine miles, and share the stories and secrets contained within the Vatican's walls.
Highlights of the museums are Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. After taking in the Vatican Museums, you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica. For a fascinating finish to your small group guided walking tour, stop to admire magnificent St Peter's Square, as your guide points out Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.
Do you want to skip the line AND the crowds too? Upgrade to the 8:10am tour and not only will you skip the long lines (which can last up to two hours!) to enter the Vatican Museums but gain access as soon as the doors open - before the general public step foot inside! Tours are arranged exclusively for our guests and groups never exceed 10 people in total. No upgrades available on Wednesday.
Do you want to see the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at Night? Upgrade to the 7:30pm tour and gain access to the museums after the official closing times – an opportunity available for a strictly limited season. The general public are not permitted into the Museums in the evening – you must pre-book a guided tour to gain access. Hurry! The season will run from the 6th of May 2011 every Friday until the 15th July. Then it will stop to start again from the 2nd of September until the 28th October.
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Walking Tour including Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms and St Peter's
Per Person
Season
2011-Apr-01 To 2012-Mar-31
Tour Code
Days of week
Adult
Child (Age from 6 to 18)
Infant (Age to 5)
Guaranteed French speaking guide.Traveling before March 31, 2012: Depart at 8:45am (arrive strictly at 8:30am).Traveling after April 01, 2012: Depart at 9:30am (arrive strictly at 9:15am)
9:00am, 9:30am or 2:30pm STANDARD (maximum 20 people)
8:10am UPGRADE (maximum 10 people)
Commences: Rome, Italy Departure Point: Tour departs near the Vatican Museums entrance. Departure Time: Refer to your voucher for details. Return Details: Concludes at St. Peter's Basilica.
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Small group walking tour
Entrance fees
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
By pre-booking this ticket 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.
Tours departing Wednesday. There is the possibility that you will be unable to include St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square. This is due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St. Peter's Basilica could be closed. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. 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.
We are unable to accommodate other entrance times. Entrance is strictly limited so you must arrive early. Anyone who arrives late cannot be accommodated
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended
On rare occasions St. Peter’s Basilica closes without notice. If this happens, we spend a full 3-hours touring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The current 2011 known dates are February 5 & 11, April 14, 17, 21 – 23, May 2. We will list new affected dates as they become available. The tour guides aim to notify guests if St. Peter’s Basilica is unexpectedly closed upon commencement of the tour. It is beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
Do you cater to wheelchair users? Do you or the Vatican provide wheelchairs? 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.
When our tour is over will we be able visit St. Peter's Basilica or the grottos or dome? Absolutely. Our tours end at the front of St. Peter's Basilica which is a very convenient location to leave for lunch, visit the Vatican bookstore, visit the Vatican post office, enter St. Peter's Basilica, continue to the grottos below St. Peter's, or climb to the dome. Your tour guide will be happy to point you in the right direction! Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher for presentation at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.
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.
Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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