See Behind-The-Scenes At The Vatican
*Small group tour limited to 12 participants *Meeting Point: our office located 5 min away from Vatican Museums entrance *Meeting Time: 10 minutes before the start *Itinerary:Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel,St.Peter's Square *Please make sure to bring your passports or drivers licences
Options
PRIVATE TOUR
MUSEUMS AND SISTINE CHAPEL: To include St. Peter's Basilica, please ensure you book a minimum of 72 hours prior to a start. Thank you.
What's included in See Behind-The-Scenes At The Vatican
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Take a leisurely walk through the Vatican galleries, which showcase the most significant art collection in the world while bypassing the usual entrance queues. *Pinecone Courtyard offers a stunning view of St. Peter's Basilica. *Octagonal Courtyard features the Apollo and Laocoön statues. *Next, you will explore the Room of the Muses, home to the Belvedere Torso statue. *The Round Room, a smaller replica of the Pantheon, contains Nero's bathtub at its center and will surely be a highlight of your visit. *In the Greek Cross Room, you will find two magnificent tombs crafted from extremely rare porphyry marble. *The Gallery of Tapestries presents incredible optical illusions, concluding with the Gallery of Geographical Maps, which is undoubtedly the most important artwork in the Vatican Museums.
Sistine Chapel
Experience what are arguably the most significant masterpieces of art, Michelangelo's frescoes of the Last Judgment and Creation, and explore the venue where the papal election, known as the conclave, occurs. Attempt to deduce the locations of the stove and chimney, as well as where the newly elected pope will transition from his cardinal attire to the papal garments.
St. Peter's Square
Discover a location where the Apostle Peter was crucified upside down and where the current Pope conducts the Wednesday and Sunday mass.
Inclusions
- Private tour if this option is selected
- Small group tour
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entrance Tickets
- Professional local tour guide
- Headsets to better hear the guide
- Entrance to the St. Peter's Basilica in NOT included
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants (including under 18s) must bring valid ID
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is exclusively available for PRIVATE TOURS that are reserved at least 72 hours in advance.
- The private tour on Wednesday, beginning at 9:30 AM, will not include access to St. Peter's Basilica because of the papal audience.
- 10 inch shorts are fine since they are reaching knees
- Flip flops and sandals are fine as well
- Make sure to bring a bottle of water with you
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our office is located on the ground floor
End Points
- Please note that the access to st Peter's Basilica is NOT included. You can visit St.peters Basilica on your own after the tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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