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Small-Group Tour: Vatican, Sistine & St. Peter's
4.4
73 Ratings
Rome
Embark on a semi-private Vatican excursion and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Enjoy an exclusive pickup and a personalized tour with limited participants.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Del Risorgimento - Meeting point of the tour (to reach in case your hotel is not within our pickup service range)
- Vatican Museums - Embark on an artistic self-guided tour to the Vatican Museums, an awe-inspiring expanse within the Vatican City. Established by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, this intricate maze is home to some of the world’s most revered art collections. From the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo to the ornate papal apartments adorned by Raphael, this journey offers a feast for the senses.
- Sistine Chapel - Note: While approaching the Sistine Chapel, we will provide information and insights. Remember, no guided information is allowed inside. Please respect the silence
- St. Peter’s Basilica - Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore the interior at their own pace.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Wireless audio headsets
- Semi-private experience in a group of max. 10 people
- Pickup service from centrally located hotels only (if the option is selected)
What's Not Included
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup (if option is not selected)
Additional Information
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Unique Experience: Indulge in a semi-private tour restricted to only 10 people, which guarantees a more tailored and intimate journey.
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Exploration of Vatican Museums:
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most esteemed assemblages of art and relics. Traverse an assortment of galleries and chambers, each abundant with historical marvels and unmatched craftsmanship. -
Tranquility in the Sistine Chapel:
Be awestruck by Michelangelo’s distinguished frescoes. Savour the serenity and magnificence of this hallowed place, appreciating each detailed aspect. -
An Overview of St. Peter’s Basilica:
** Even though there will be no guidance inside, your knowledgeable guide will provide a comprehensive synopsis outside, imparting an understanding of its architectural genius and historical value.
- This tour visits religious sites, and there is a dress code to be observed. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats are allowed.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
- For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. Once the Vatican Museums ticket is issued, it is non-refundable. It is also mandatory to bring your passport on the day of the tour.
- Please note that the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are active places of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users
Location
Risorgimento
* If your accommodation isn't within our pickup area, come directly to the tour's starting point.
* Piazza del Risorgimento, at Bar l'Ottagono, 20 minutes before the tour begins.
* Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(73 Ratings)
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Tottefixare
Jul 20, 2024
Great way to see and experience the Vatican - Very knowledgeable and pure interest in the art work. We were in a small group and I think this option (without knowing standard tours) was the best option.
We did see most areas with our tour guide, after the St. Peter church we left for our own exploration of the top Dome & Grotto’s
All in all 3-4h well spent.
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Global26433840039
May 29, 2024
Small and Personal - Our tour guide was great - very personable and informative - small group is the way to go - worth every penny! No waiting, no lines, no herding.
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Luciadiord
May 21, 2024
Fantastic - We loved the visit with Carolina. From the first moment he hooked us with his explanations full of wisdom and sweetness. He is a person who enjoys his work and knew how to convey the greatness of the time and place we were visiting. Thank you for sharing your passion for history with us, it has been a magnificent tour.
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334marielap
May 14, 2024
Visit the Vatican with guide Carolina - Excellent visit to the Vatican: museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with Carolina's guide. Very professional, taking the time necessary to explain and tell curiosities. It was very interesting and with a calm pace in that sea of people. Small group, highly recommended.
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Arnie48
Apr 20, 2024
Passion and knowledge of guide is the key! - This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Easy to book and well organised. Roberta was our guide and her knowledge, experience and, above all, passion for the artwork at the sites was the highlight. We felt like we were following a TV documentary around the Vatican. Thanks for a great experience.
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Allen_w
Apr 14, 2024
Great Day at the Vatican - Great tour 8 people. Very personal. Marina was excellent. Never rushed any of us. As beautiful an experience as one could ask gor
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Cosmopolitan175367
Mar 15, 2024
Whirlwind tour of Vatican and St. Peter’s - Fantastic guide! Great experience! Knowledgeable guide who knew her topic well and navigated crowds expertly. Headset was perfect way to hear everything.
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M6514irmar_al
Feb 17, 2024
Vatican museums and sixtine chapel - Very pleasant guide. Everything well organized and without huge queues. With many interesting details during the visit. We were a very small group.
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Quint_v
Apr 14, 2024
disappointed - Price quality ratio was bad. Not good at all rushing trough the vatican musea without much interaction with us. I guess it had not made any difference if we booked a non-semi private tour that cost way less.
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V759mrdenises
Mar 28, 2024
do not buy! you will be foolishp - We bought the tour on gray line web site. We recived the voucher, in the voucher there we the phone and e-mail from gray line rome for us to give the adress for pick up. We called and the gray line rome Said they could not delivery the service because they dont considere valid the voucher. We callled gray line, they were closet, even thow it was 11am in rome.
The gray line Roma asked for my credit card number by e-mail. And Said they World not provide the service.
And that was it.
I want my money back, and i want a trip with my Kids to See the Vaticano. We are católics and we are in rome for the vaticano, we bought this trip, hoping to See the vaticano, and it was a completely desastre.
We came all the Way from Brasil, and got to See nothing
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