VIP EARLY ENTRANCE VATICAN MUSEUM – SISTINE CHAPEL – ST. PETER’S BASILICA

With a semi-private service and without crowds, you can enjoy all the time available with the guide to discover the immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries. The itinerary includes Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon, Apollo Belvedere, Maps Gallery, Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, and the most celebrated Michelangelo’s masterpiece: the Sistine Chapel! After exploring the Vatican Museums, the tour will continue directly without a line into St. Peter’s Basilica – the largest church in the world and symbol of the Catholic religion, where it will be possible to admire iconic masterpieces such as La Pietà by Michelangelo and the huge Baldacchino by Bernini. The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade. Our exclusive entrance is before the general opening to the public, and our group is made up of a maximum of 10 people.

Inclusions:
Pick up at hotel city center – Professional English guide – Semi-private tour – Entrance to the Vatican Museums with priority access – Admission to St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access

Departure:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 AM – Pick-up time from hotel centrally located: starting at 7:00 AM – No drop off to the Hotels. Tour ends in Vatican Area

Blackout dates:
May 1st, Jun 29th, Aug 15th, and religious holidays

Duration:
3.5 hours approx.

Additional tour suggestions:
• VATICAN MUSEUM – SISTINE CHAPEL – ST PETER’S BASILICA WITH PICK UP – Small group max 15 people MORNING OR AFTERNOON DEPARTURE

• ST. PETER’S BASILICA & THE DOME – Small group max ten people

Additional tour suggestions only departing on WEDNESDAY:
• Tour PAPAL AUDIENCE & VATICAN MUSEUMS COMBO TOUR WITH LUNCH INCLUDED – Small group max 15 people.

• Departure every Wednesday at 7:30 AM – Pick-up time from hotel centrally located: starting at 6:45 AM

Inclusions: Pick up at hotel city center, English tour escort, Papal audience tickets, Professional monolingual local guide, Small group tour, Ticket to Vatican Museums included with the reservation, Lunch (starter, pasta course, salad, 1/2L water, coffee)

*Package descriptions and pricing are subject to change without notice.