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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Papal Basilicas Full Day Tour

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Description

Summary

Starts

Via Tunisi, 4

Duration

7 Hrs. 30 Min.

Languages

English

Difficulty

Medium

Admission

Mobile ticket

Description

Take your travel experience in Italy to the next level with this Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Papal Basilicas Full Day Tour. Every moment of this full-day tour is crafted to make your time in Rome truly special.

With a duration of 7 hours 30 minutes, it's the perfect way to enrich your experience in Rome. Travelers have rated this tour 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,060 reviews.

The itinerary includes stops at popular attractions such as Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani), Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina), St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro), Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore), and Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano).

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.

The starting point for this full-day tour is located in Rome. The exact address is Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your time in Rome special by booking this full-day tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

Included

Audio headsets, so you can always hear your guide

All transfers in an air-conditioned coach

Expert, English-speaking tour guides

Priority Access to the Vatican Museums

Guided tour of St Peter's Basilica & Papal Basilicas

Group of 25 people or less

Destinations

Rome

Vatican City

Map

Attractions

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

Vatican Museums

St Peter's Basilica

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

All four basilicas are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies during the Papal Jubilee. Furthermore, access through the holy doors is not possible, as the site is expected to be busy

Entrance into the Vatican Museums and the basilicas requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The local supplier cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress

Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, there may be delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, avoid bringing large purses, bags or backpacks on your tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area, and this may result in you having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance

Guests must check in with the local supplier's representative both in the morning and in the afternoon.

It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded

Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour, except in the Sistine Chapel where talking and photography are prohibited

The Vatican Museums are among the most highly trafficked sites in the world. With over 6 million visitors in 2014 and numbers rising year-on-year, the museums give rise to a whole new meaning of the word “crowded.” The route taken on this tour is designed to minimize exposure to crowds as much as possible, but be aware that the museums are very busy by nature

This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

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