Vip Vatican Early Morning Guided Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Meeting place for the morning tour is: Piazza della Città Leonina

Meeting place for the afternoon tour is: Via Leone IV nr. 10

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The 110 acres that comprise the Vatican City are home to some of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. The global centre of the Catholic religion attracts millions of fervent religious supporters and interested visitors each year. As you pass the famed Pontifical Swiss Guard, the Pope’s security force since 1505, you’ll enter perhaps the most recognizable plaza in the Western world: St. Peter’s Square.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

The Sistine Chapel has drawn admirers from around the world for over five hundred years, ever since the completion of Michelangelo’s great Sistine Chapel ceiling. The magnificent frescoes that makeup Michelangelo’s famous ceiling include The Creation of Adam, an iconic depiction of a Biblical scene; only Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa matches its artistic significance. To be admired in silence, the Sistine Chapel provokes awe among its visitors with breath-taking art and architecture in all directions. In order to prepare you for the grandeur of the Chapel’s interior, our guides will offer a helpful history of the art inside and provide orientation to better direct your exploration.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

After this you will be escorted, through a priority entrance, in St. Peters Basilica, the greatest piece of Renaissance architecture as well as being the largest church in the world, to explore at your own leisure.

• All Fees and Taxes
• Professional, Certified Guide
• Headsets to hear your guide clearly
• Priority access to St.Peter's Basilica
• Professional art historian guide
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Meet your guide at least 15 minutes prior to your departure time at Piazza della Città Leonina, in front of the Bar Leonina.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 allow at least 10 minutes to clear security.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
• All clients will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Pets are not allowed inside the venue
• On Wednesday, due to the weekly Papal Audience, and on religious ceremony there is a possibility that St Peter's Basilica will be unavailable during which the access to St Peter's Basilica is closed.
• We can’t be held responsible in case of sudden closure of the Saint Peter’s Basilica or any other room inside the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
• Please note that from August 6th, 2021, all public museums in Italy will require all visitors above the age of 12 years old to show a valid ID and certification proving that you have either: Been vaccinated with an approved vaccine (Pfizer-BioNtech, Astrazeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna) Been tested (PCR or antigen) with a negative result within the last 48hrs; Recovered from COVID-19, attested by a PCR or antigen test result, at least 15 days and no more than six months old;
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Piazza della Città Leonina, 6, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

3 hours