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Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience

4.7(51 reviews)
5 hours
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Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
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About This Tour

Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. Skip the queues and find yourself inside St Peter's Basilica where you will be able to contemplate the long history of Christian faith and be moved by Michelangelo's world famous sculpture, Pietà.

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Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience
Private Vatican Tour: VIP Experience

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What's Included

Special Pinacoteca Visit
Fast-Track Entrance to St. Peter's
Expert, English-Speaking Guide
Vatican Museums ticket
All Fees and Taxes
Skip-the-Lines Access

What's Not Included

Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that 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 by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you in front of Caffè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Tour Operator

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Guest Ratings

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