Rome Papal Audience Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Group Tour
Take part in a rewarding experience. Attend the Papal Audience, one of the most spiritual traditions in the world, and have the opportunity to see Pope Leo XIV and receive the Apostolic Blessing. Assure yourself of the possibility of seeing and hearing the Pope in person and visiting the fine art inside the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, skipping the lines. With this guided tour, you can have the best experience of Roman Catholicism and see impressive artistic masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel. After the Audience, continue to the Vatican Museums, where centuries of history and art await you. Explore the vast collection with a convenient and professional audio guide. Discover treasures ranging from ancient sculptures to Renaissance paintings. Your visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes are displayed. The combination of artistic splendor and spiritual significance makes this an unforgettable highlight of your trip.
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Papal Audience
What's included in Rome Papal Audience Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Citta del Vaticano
Meet your private official guide in front of the main entrance of Vatican Museum and join an introduction on the Vatican City and Vatican History
Vatican Museums
Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time. Taking a spectacular big spiral staircase you will be introduced to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum. Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures. Pass by the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section. Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples. Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581. Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden and much more ...
Sistine Chapel
Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more Towards the end of this tour you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.
Inclusions
- AudioGuide Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese
- Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel Skip the line Tickets
- Papal Audience Admission Tickets and Escort to St Peter's Square
- Host at the meeting point and escort to the entrance Assitance on site and from our office
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Tour Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check.Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Note: the tour may not operate on religious holidays or other unpredictable events
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Seats during the audience cannot be guaranteed as it is a public event
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE BASILICA DURING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CEREMONIES (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE). The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica.
- We inform you that the papal audience ticket is totally free, so, in the event that the Papal audience does not take place for reasons not dependent on our will, a partial refund for the on-site assistance service we will be guaranteed.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Metro Station Ottaviano (3 min walk from the metro) • Meeting time 10 minutes before the booking time • Mandatory: All participants must bring ID documents (passports). • Dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered. The document will be returned to you when the device is returned.
End Points
- The tour will end in the Vatican Museum, where the audioguide will be returned, and the documents will be returned.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
PAPAL AUDIENCE: You will be given your Papal Audience tickets and be escorted to St Peter's Square. After the Papal Audience, you must return to the meeting point where the Vatican Museum/ Sistine Chapel audio-guided tour will start. Due to a strict entrance time, there is a mandatory meeting time of 10 min before the tour starting time. Be aware that late arrivals cannot join the tour and won't be entitled to a refund as per the standard procedure. All visitors MUST have a valid ID. Security may prevent you from entering the monument. The capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure, especially on national holidays and events. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. Actual departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from the one selected. • Mandatory: All participants must bring ID documents (passports). The document will be returned to you when the audioguide is returned. PLEASE NOTE: Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter! You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. The Basilica guided tour is not included in your itinerary. You'll only have privileged access to the Basilica. Visiting St. Peter's Basilica during Religious Holidays and Ceremonies (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE) won't be possible. Every refund request MUST be made within and not later than 48 hours after the tour day. Emergency Number: +39 3280010018
