Vatican Museums & Exclusive entry to the Cabinet of the Masks Sharing Tour
Visit of an exclusive area off limit to the public,do not miss the hidden gem of the Cabinet of the Masks. Visit the Vatican Galleries such as the Courtyard with the Laocoon, Apollo, Muses Room with the "Torso" & the Round Room, recreated like the ancient Pantheon, with the huge porphyry Nero's bathtub & Roman statues inside the niches. Access to the exclusive Cabinet of the Masks area, the original mosaics coming from the villa of the Emperor Hadrian, whose villa was located in Tivoli. The itinerary includes the Sistine Chapel with the Michelangelo's spectacular frescoes.Thanks to our storytelling guide you will also discover stories and anecdotes on the characters represented in the frescoes painted by Raphael & Michelangelo. This is a small group tour with average 18 participants up to 20 people; personal headsets will be provided to enable a better listening to our guide. Have your camera ready to discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!
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What's included in Vatican Museums & Exclusive entry to the Cabinet of the Masks Sharing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Pine Court Courtyard
Vatican Museums
Cabinet of the Masks exclusive area closed to the general public where you will see the original Mosaics coming from Hadrian's Emperor Villa in Tivoli
Vatican City
Pio Clementine Museums, Laocoon , Apolo of Belvedere, Room of the Animals, Room of the Muses, Nero's Bathtub
Inclusions
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Skip the line tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Professional guide for 2.5 hours
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Exclusive access to the cabinet of the masks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 years old as a proof of their age
- If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
- Please note that due regulations, this tour is not available for kids under the age of 6.
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please note that you will be asked a full refundable 10 euros deposit at the meeting point in order to ensure all the radios are given back to the guide or our staff. Once you return the radios you will be refunded your 10 euros. If you don't give back the radios you will be charged 30 euros for each of them.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr, Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office.
End Points
- The tour will end inside the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The tour starts ar 9:30 am • 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 • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 years old as a proof of their age • If you arrive late you might loose the entrance at the Vatican Museums This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us. •Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request. Rome Private Guides is glad to inform you that all our “Small group tours” comply with the protocols and guidelines suitable to guarantee the performance of our service in safe conditions to prevent Covid-19. The safety and health of our clients and staff is our highest priority.
