Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant'Angelo Private Tour
Exclusive Private Tour Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Castel Sant'Angelo. Skip The Line Tickets. Start your activity with a 3-hr skip-the-line private tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, one of the most extraordinary collections of art worldwide, admiring incredible masterpieces such as Michelangelo's "Last Judgment." Enter St.Peter's Basilica and listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims, and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline. The experience continues with an intimate 2 hours guided tour, discovering the main treasures of Castel Sant'Angelo. With your guide, you will admire the impressive castle's architecture. Once you get inside, you will be led through the several historical stages of the Eternal City and admire this incredible castle and some of the greatest panoramic views of Rome.
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Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant'Angelo Private Tour
What's included in Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant'Angelo Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican City
Introduction on the Vatican City and Vatican History while entering into the Museum.
Vatican Museums
Let's get into the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists. 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. 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.
Giardini VaticaniPass-by Only
Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden and much more ...
Inclusions
- Castel Sant'angelo private tour
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel private tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mandatory meeting time for the Vatican Museum tour is 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Mandatory meeting time for Castel Sant'Angelo walking tour is 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Late arrivals cannot 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.
- 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
- You must have a valid photo ID (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.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that security check at the entrance cannot be skipped. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- 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.
- This tour will not operate on religious holidays
- IT IS NOT 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.
- 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.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Pets are not allowed
- 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.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with motor difficulties and walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting time 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time in front of the entrance/exit of the Vatican Museum. (The entrance and the exit of the Vatican Museum are at the same place) The meeting point can change in case the tour starts from Castel Sant'Angelo.
End Points
- Your tour will end at the exit of Castel Sant'Angelo. In case the tour starts from Castel Sant'Angelo, the tour will and near the Vatican Museum
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Ticket Redemption
Tour Itinerary VATICAN MUSEUM/SISTINE CHAPEL/ST. PETER’S BASILICA PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR Duration 3 hours Break TOMB OF HADRIAN -CASTEL SANT'ANGELO PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR Duration 2 Hours Important to know: Effective meeting point address will be sent some days prior tour departure date. Due to a strict entrance time, there is a mandatory meeting time of 20 min before the tour starting time. Be aware that late arrivals cannot join the tour and won't be entitled to get a refund as per the standard procedure. All visitors MUST have a photo 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. The departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from the selected one. The guided tour of the Basilica may not be possible if direct access from the Sistine Chapel is closed or in case of special religious events. The closure of the direct access to the Basilica directly from the Sistine Chapel is managed by the Vatican, and it may happen that it is closed without notice. In this case, the guide will accompany you to the entrance of the Basilica to visit but without the guide. The itinerary, due to external events not attributable to our agency, may be subject to variations, and the visit to the different places of interest included in the tour may be reversed. PLEASE NOTE: Face masks are not mandatory but recommended. Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter! You may risk refusing 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
