Skip the Line Walking Tour of the Vatican

Your visit to the Vatican will ensure that you make the most of the day by skipping the long entrance lines to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Let our tour guides lead you through the labyrinth of the Vatican City, the smallest country in the world.

Stroll through the Vatican Museums with its 2000 rooms and an art collection that covers 9 miles. Witness as history unfolds through these masterpieces and learn the stories and secrets contained within the Museum’s walls.

Get the unique experience of seeing Michelangelo’s famous fresco, “Creation of Adam” in the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Wander around Raphael’s Rooms, a suite of reception rooms which form part of the papal apartments. See the masterpieces by Raphael which, together with Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel, mark the High Renaissance in Rome.

Admire another masterpiece by Michelangelo as you visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Examine the detail of La Pieta, a sculpture of a dying Christ in his mother’s arms. The statue was made in 1499, commissioned for French Cardinal Jean de Billheres who was a representative in Rome. The tour ends at St. Peter’s Square where your guide will show you Bernini’s ingenious use of optical illusion such as the granite fountain by Carlo Maderno embraced by Bernini’s colonnades, making it one of the foci of the ellipse.

Itinerary/Activity Schedule
- Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel
- Raphael's Rooms
- St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Square

Includes
- Skip the line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- English-speaking guide
- Headsets

Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses

Please Note
- This tour has a maximum of 20 participants.
- There will be no charge for children under 6 years of age and reservation is not required.
- Entrance to the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Low cut or sleeveless tops or shorts are not allowed for both men and women. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican.
- The Sistine Chapel will be closed all day on November 21, 2009 and the Vatican has shut down bookings.
- The Sistine Chapel will be closed in the afternoon of the 4th of December 2009.
- Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
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