Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums and Sixtine Chapel Tour in Small Group - Optional Early Access

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Full description Step into the heart of Vatican City, the spiritual and cultural center of the Catholic world, and explore the rich legacy of this unique city-state nestled within the heart of Rome. Choose your preferred entry time and prepare to uncover centuries of faith, art, and mystery with a tour of the Vatican Museums and the iconic Sistine Chapel, where divine inspiration meets artistic genius. Whether you’re seeking an exclusive Vatican experience with access to areas typically off-limits, a relaxing morning or afternoon exploration, or a rare nighttime visit available on selected days, this journey offers a deeply personal connection to one of the world’s most sacred destinations.

Accompanied by expert guides specializing in art history and religious heritage, you’ll be led through the majestic halls of the Vatican Museums, a vast complex that houses one of the world’s greatest art collections. From the dramatic Gallery of Statues and the intricate Gallery of Maps to the lush tapestries adorning the Gallery of Tapestries, each space reveals stories of artistic innovation and religious devotion. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the Sistine Chapel, one of the most revered sites in the Christian world. Here, you will marvel at Michelangelo’s ceiling, a sweeping vision of Biblical scenes, and stand before his extraordinary fresco of The Last Judgment. The Sistine Chapel is the site where the cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in conclave to elect the next Pope. Additional Information We kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled time.The tour is conducted only in English.Please note that the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary, depending on restrictions decided by the museum board.The guided tour will culminate at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to reach St. Peter's Square, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the best route to take, but will not accompany you inside the Basilica.Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access.All visitors must have a photo ID for the security check.This tour runs rain or shine and has guaranteed departures, with no minimum of clients needed.The Vatican Museums imposes a mandatory dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered. If needed, disposable ponchos are available for purchase at the entrance for just €1.Children/Teens under 18 MUST ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult. Please always specify child age in booking request.We do love pets, but for safety reasons and museum regulations, pets are not allowed on our tours.For security reasons, power banks are not permitted inside the Vatican Museums. Please leave them at the designated deposit area at the entrance for collection at the conclusion of your tour.Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this group tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.Important Notice: Jubilee Year 2025: Tour schedules may be subject to changes beyond our control due to decisions by the Holy See and Jubilee initiatives. Inclusions Early entrance avoiding the crowds (if you choose the first hour option)Licensed English-speaking guideGuided tour at Vatican museumsSkip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelSmall Group up to 20 people Exclusions Hotel pick-up and drop offTransportationTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified service Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided Meeting Point Meeting Point: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano 100. Our tour leader will wait for you on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano, holding a white sign with the provider's logo.

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