Morning: Exclusive Vatican Museum with Bramante Staircase
Roma, Italy
4 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Beat the long wait times on this special skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museum, which includes a visit to the stunning, limited-access Bramante Staircase. First, get a first-hand peek at world-renowned attractions in the famous collections, from the Gallery of Maps to the Sistine Chapel. Then, enjoy a rare visit to the 16th-century private staircase once used by popes.
- A special skip-the-line Vatican Museum tour with Bramante Staircase visit
- Groups are capped at only 20 people for a more personalized experience
- VIP perks: enjoy complimentary mineral water, WIFI, and an espresso coffee
- Use free wireless headsets to move around freely without missing a word
What's Included
Entrance Tickets with real Skip the line
Professional Guide
Small bottle of mineral water, free wi-fi and espresso coffee
Exclusive treasure the Bramante Staircase
Group maximum of 20 participants
Easy-to-find meeting point just 200 metres from the Vatican Museums
Wireless audio headsets
Starting from April 24, 2020, Buffet coffee break inside the Vatican
Optional gratuities
Transportation
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
The Vatican Museums are Christian and art museums located within the city boundaries of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican or simply St. Peter's Basilica is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna ('Great Chapel'), the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1477 and 1480. Since that time, the chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The Cortile del Belvedere was a major architectural work of the High Renaissance at the Vatican Palace in Rome. Designed by Donato Bramante from 1505 onward, its concept and details reverberated in courtyard design, formalized piazzas and garden plans throughout Western Europe for centuries.[citation needed] Conceived as a single enclosed space, the long Belvedere court connected the Vatican Palace with the Villa Belvedere in a series of terraces connected by stairs, and was contained on its sides by narrow wings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The Basilica is an active place of worship and may be closed without prior notice for religious events. In this case the visit will be substituted by a visit to the Vatican Library
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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