Early Bird & Group Tour: Secrets of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's, Rome

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Things to know

Duration:

4 hrs

Categories:

Architecture, City Highlights, Family Friendly, First Time Visitor, History, History, Museums and Galleries

Group Tour:

Small, intimate groups with a professional guide

Transport Mode:

Walking tour - meet your guide at the designated starting point. No transport is required for this tour.

What's included:

Expert & Entertaining English-speaking guide, Relaxed & comfortable guided tour, 1 hour entrance before the general public at the Vatican Museums Small groups of maximum 12 people or less, Visit all of the most important sites of the Vatican

What's not included:

Transportation to and from the tour is not included

Meeting points: Right in front of “Giuly's Cafè”, Via Santamaura, 3 Near the entrance of the Vatican Museum

What makes this tour special

On this tour of the home of the Catholic Church, you will have the opportunity to visit the important landmarks with major significance to Catholics. Hear about the tumultuous history of the Church and the colourful popes who reside behind these sturdy walls.

Explore the Vatican Museums - home to some of the most renowned classical sculptures and masterpieces from the Renaissance.
Enjoy a stroll through the impressive Belvedere Courtyard.
Marvel at some of the finest pieces of artwork at the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps.
Learn the history behind the impressive collection of sculptures, carvings, frescoes and paintings.
Skip-the-line and be mesmerized by Michelangelo’s two great frescoes at the Sistine Chapel – The Creation and the Last Judgement.
Immerse yourself in the hidden gems of the museums, exploring rooms which are closed to the public at all times. This includes the Room of the Animals, Gallery of Statues, and the Cabinet of Masks.
Step foot in the largest and most important Catholic Church in the world – St. Peter’s Basilica.

Vatican City is considered the centre of the Roman Catholic Church and is undoubtedly one of the most historically and culturally-rich cities in the world. As the world’s smallest independent state, situated in the centre of Rome, Vatican City is home to the Swiss Guards – tasked with protecting the Pope; St. Peter’s Basilica – the centre of the Catholic world; St. Peter’s Square – a large plaza situated in front of St. Peter’s Basilica; Sistine Chapel – the official residence of the Pope; and Vatican Museums – home to paintings and sculptures collected by the Popes for hundreds of years.

Your comprehensive tour of Vatican Museums will whisk you through the entire complex. Begin with a stroll through the impressive Belvedere Courtyard, before exploring the many rooms and galleries of the museums. Explore the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, and be mesmerised by Michelangelo’s great frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel. This VIP-style tour will also give travellers access to the hidden gems and secret rooms of the museum, which aren't typically open for public viewing. You will have exclusive access to the Room of the Animals, Gallery of Statues, and the Cabinet of the Masks.

What you'll see

St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican Museums

Vatican Secret Rooms

Gallery of Tapestries

Gallery of Maps

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FAQ

QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?

AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QWhat is your cancellation policy?

AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.

To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QWho do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?

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Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QAm I able to book more than one tour?

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