Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Papal Tomb Tour

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Skip the line, avoid the long queues and explore the Vatican's exceptional collections, the magnificent Sistine Chapel & Basilica with an expert guide in an intimate group. Enter the breathtaking Basilica of St.Peter and the Vatican Grottoe beneath. This extensive and exclusive tour is designed for those eager to experience everything the Vatican has to offer.

The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive array of art, featuring countless gallery displays and an astonishing number of spectacular artistic works showcased inside. These include stunning sculptures, frescoes, and architectural masterpieces that together form an unparalleled collection found nowhere else in the world.

Admire the incredible sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and architectural works of Renaissance masters such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael, and without doubt the Sistine Chapel, adorned with Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Maya Tours
Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up and check-in at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked departure time) and your guide will escort you inside the Museums & provide you with your ticket.
2. Vatican Museums
Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps
3. Sistine Chapel
Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx
4. St. Peter's Basilica
Gain privileged direct entrance to the heart of the Catholic faith and lose yourself in the monumental grandeur of Saint Peter's Basilica. See the highlights of the phenomenal church with a guide and enjoy free time to explore its many secrets including getting your blessing at Saint Peter's feet and head down into the Vatican Grottoes which contain the Papal Tombs. The Pillars The Ceiling Statue Of St. Peter (Blessing at Saint Peter's Feet) Tomb Of Innocent XI St. Peter’s Throne La Porta Santa (Holy Door) Loggia Of The Blessings Or Central Balcony The Dome High Altar (St. Peter's Altar) Baldacchino Vatican Grottoes (Papal Tombs) La Pietá Tomb of John Paul II La Navicella Mosaic
5. St. Peter's Square
Exit the Basilica on to St. Peter's Square, a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, one of the largest, most beautiful squares in Europe where the Papal Audience is held. Bernini Fountain Maderno Fountain Vatican Egyptian Obelisk St. Peter's Square colonnades Columns Basilica Façade Central Balcony Statues of the Saints and first century apostles

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
• If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, the tickets and guide are void. As per Vatican rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Sistine Chapel!
• St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel. When this occurs visitors will have an extended tour of the Vatican Museums.
• Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from the outside. in this case we are unable to provide refunds or discounts as the Basilica is free to enter and not included in the tour price.
• The Raphael's Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when St. Peter’s Basilica remains closed to the public or if the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
• Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
• It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the museums, there is nothing we can do in this case.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Maria_B
Cristina was energetic, knowledgeable and was able to keep a ten-year-old boy engaged the entire visit…not an easy fete. She’s very good keeps things light and entertaining.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 10:18:16

Posted By : myra_K
Unfortunately, the tour was too much for my sister; she could not keep the pace so we never used the trip benefits. Everyone seemed nice and helpful, but they did not offer to refund her part of the money. I did not go on the tour because I was not going to leave her behind.
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Posted On : 2023-12-24 20:27:32

Posted By : SPIRIDOULA_P
The tour guide was very very good, she knew a lot of things and shared them with us. She knew how to take us around to skip the lines, and told us everything we needed to know. I would highly recommend this.
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Posted On : 2023-12-24 01:41:30

Posted By : David_W
Our guide Christina was a fountain of knowledge. We enjoyed the stories behind the works of art, the artists, and the history of the Vatican. We highly recommend her as a tour guide.
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Posted On : 2023-12-22 15:25:37

Posted By : Rudolph_C
Tour guide Maggie did an excellent job with detailed explanations and interactive tour. Lots of humor. Could answer everyone’s questions with confidence
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 16:09:48

Posted By : Andrea_D
Marco was great and made everything super easy. We were running late due to another tour starting late and he was kind enough to wait. Would recommend to anyone!
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 15:22:50

Posted By : Caroline_H
Lots of great information on the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel from our interactive guide, Maggie!
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 11:25:53

Posted By : Tali_N
My tour guide, Christina, was so knowledgeable and funny! She made it super interesting and accessible, we got through a lot without it feeling overwhelming. Definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-12-05 18:26:15

Posted By : Krystal_H
Christina was amazing she really knew her stuff very informative!!! fast access and we saw so so much
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Posted On : 2023-12-04 10:34:22

Posted By : Jennifer_F
Christine was very informative and knowledgeable So much to see and learn. So much history wished I could take pictures in the Sistine Chapel so beautiful Loved it
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Posted On : 2023-12-02 03:09:29