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Vatican Art Tour: Explore Iconic Masterpieces
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Experience an exclusive 3.5-hour Vatican group tour, visiting the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public. Explore the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica with a top-rated local guide.
Experience an exclusive 3.5-hour Vatican group tour, visiting the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public. Explore the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica with a top-rated local guide.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vatican Museums - Enjoy early entry into the museums, one hour ahead of the general public. Explore the Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, and Cortile della Pigna.
- Sistine Chapel - Visit the renowned Sistine Chapel.
- Cortile della Pigna - Located within the Vatican Museums.
- Vatican Museums - Enjoy early entry into the museums, one hour ahead of the general public. Explore the Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, and Cortile della Pigna.
- Sistine Chapel - Visit the renowned Sistine Chapel.
- Cortile della Pigna - Located within the Vatican Museums.
What's Included
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Escorted entrance to St Peter’s Basilica
- Small Group Size
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Option to enter St Peter’s Basilica on your own after the tour
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Escorted entrance to St Peter’s Basilica
- Small Group Size
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Option to enter St Peter’s Basilica on your own after the tour
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Explore the Vatican Museums, home to what is arguably the world’s finest art collection. This 3.5-hour group tour, led by a highly-rated local guide, showcases highlights such as the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere, along with some lesser-known gems. After touring the museums, admire Michelangelo’s renowned Sistine Chapel. The tour also provides an…
Explore the Vatican Museums, home to what is arguably the world’s finest art collection. This 3.5-hour group tour, led by a highly-rated local guide, showcases highlights such as the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere, along with some lesser-known gems. After touring the museums, admire Michelangelo’s renowned Sistine Chapel. The tour also provides an escorted entry to St Peter’s Basilica, allowing visitors to explore independently once the tour concludes.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- 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.
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Location
Viale Giulio Cesare, 237
Viale Giulio Cesare
You will meet your guide cy the flower stand on the corner of Viale Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV. 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(285 Ratings)
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Scenic578497
Jan 10, 2025
Riccardo is the best guide - Perfect guide ! Riccardo . Ask for him. Worth every penny. I learned so many things I d do this again 👵. I ve tried other companies but through eternity was the best
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Z7056enjaimer
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent tour of the Vatican - Through Eternity’s tour of the Vatican was an incredible experience! Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the art, history, and architecture throughout the tour. The comprehensive itinerary ensured we didn’t miss any of the highlights, but it never felt rushed. The guide’s passion and expertise made the experience both engaging and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour company to anyone looking for an in-depth and enjoyable exploration of the Vatican. A truly memorable experience!
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X3852oskimberlya
Jan 3, 2025
Lorenzo - best tour guide! - We had an amazing tour with Lorenzo at the Vatican with our family and our teenagers. One of the best Tour Guide we’ve ever had in my history of 25 years of travel.
I highly recommend through eternity tours. Everything was perfect, on time, good English speaking and very accommodating guide. Thank you 😊
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Melshi223
Dec 30, 2024
Excellent, excellent tour - Ricardo was simply fantastic - amazing to have a historian as our tour guide who seemed to know everything and the answers to all our questions. From the moment we met until the end, he was a fount of knowledge, and his passion and excitement was evident! What a pleasure to be on his tour and learn so much about the Vatican museums. Would absolutely recommend him to others.
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325reynaldor
Dec 30, 2024
An Amazing Vatican Tour with a Fantastic Guide - Gracelyn was an exceptional guide, seamlessly balancing our schedule while providing a wealth of knowledge about the Vatican’s rich history and art. Her enthusiasm and ability to engage the group made the experience both educational and enjoyable. She answered questions thoughtfully, offering insights that added depth to our understanding of what we were seeing.
The Vatican Museum’s collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring, featuring masterpieces that highlight centuries of human creativity and devotion. From the intricate details of ancient sculptures to the vibrant frescoes that adorned the walls, every corner of the museum felt like stepping into a different era of history.
The stop at the Sistine Chapel was the highlight of the tour. Standing beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece, with its vivid colors and profound storytelling, was a moment of pure wonder. The guide’s commentary beforehand provided valuable context that made the experience even more meaningful. The visit does require navigating through a busy itinerary, but the beauty and significance of the Sistine Chapel make it well worth the effort.
Overall, this tour was a perfect blend of history, art, and cultural immersion, made unforgettable by an outstanding guide. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the Vatican!
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Kinsela1918
Dec 19, 2024
Excellent and informative tour of the Vatican Museums - Our guide Guia could not have been better. She has lifetime of education and passion about the subject, and an ability to impart it with humor and fascinating details. We will never forget this tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's. Going early in the morning and during the slower season in December meant we could really experience the art without crowds or rushing.
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Sc_travler_2019
Dec 14, 2024
Tourguide was amazing! - I cannot pronounce our guides name, she said to call her Erika, she was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable, really funny and so nice. There was 3 of us in the Tour and she was very kind keeping a pace we were comfortable with. Great Tour, amazing guide!
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Rosegq6654gh
Dec 3, 2024
Best experience - The tour was amazing. So informative and accommodating. Our guide was perfect! I twisted my knee before the tour and she was very patient and assisted me if needed. I can’t say enough nice things about this tour. Definitely don’t miss it and book with this company!
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Maximilian_l
Dec 3, 2024
Vatican City tour - It is a once of a lifetime absolutely amazing experience!
Best in the world of any museum of any kind
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Amandahowardnz
Jan 5, 2025
Amazing Guide, professional company - Our guide Riccardo was amazing, really interesting to talk to, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his subject matter. If you're looking for indepth historical information and art appreciation this tour is for you. We found it a smidge too long at the Vatican Museum and were overwealed with all the information. St Peters Basilica was amazing, but we were too exhausted to fully appreciate it, so we are hoping to go back on our own and revisit when are fresh.
This is a quality tour and would recommend but just not right for our family.
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