Attractions & guided tours

Vatican VIP day tour

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€99.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 hours

Instant confirmation

Skip the line

Fast track

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

E-Voucher

Small group

Do this because

See the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's frescoes
Admire sculpture galleries, including the Laocoon and Belvedere Torso
Be fascinated by St. Peter's Basilica, and Michelangelo's Pietà

What to expect

Want to go beyond the highlights and get the complete Vatican experience? Then this in-depth VIP Vatican tour is for you!

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking art and fascinating history of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with the help of expert guides. Get inside the minds of the geniuses of the Renaissance who changed the story of art forever. Get an up-close look at the ground-breaking masterpieces Michelangelo created for the Pope's Sistine Chapel, and decipher Raphael’s iconic School of Athens fresco nearby. Marvel at the greatest artworks of antiquity and discover the only Leonardo in Rome in the Vatican Picture Gallery—a hidden gem that most tourists never get to experience.

Finally, skip the lines at massive St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will gaze on Michelangelo’s Pietà and the dramatic works of Bernini. This unique in-depth tour is the best way to get the most out of your day at the Vatican, an experience not to be missed.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Tour guide
Skip-the-line ticket

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Viale Giulio Cesare, 237, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:

You will meet your guide in front of the flower stand, at the corner between Viale Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV. Look for a Through Eternity sign or flag.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Wheelchair users

Not allowed:

No bare shoulders or knees. An appropriate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Large bags, backpacks, tripods, and large umbrellas cannot be brought into the museums. These items will have to be left at the museum coat check and retrieved after your visit. It's recommended to leave such items at your hotel

Know in advance:

Please note that the Basilica of St.Peter's opens late on Wednesdays and for that reason, the 08:00 tour will include a 30-minute break so the tour ends at 13:30
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended
Please, advise of any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you
To obtain the student discount, you must show a valid student ID on the day of the tour, without it, the entry could be denied, or an integration fee must be paid
The Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance from another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform the activity provider when you are booking if you fit into these requirements, and they will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour
The Basilica of St. Peter's may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. Because these are often last-minute for security reasons, there is no time to notify the guests. The partner will provide you with a complete experience by exploring the Vatican Museums in more detail

Remember to bring:

A bottle of water

Provider

Through Eternity

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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