Vatican Museums and a Culinary Taste of Rome
Rome, Italy
4 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English and 6 more
Overview
The Vatican Museums contain some of Italy’s most popular attractions, but visitors spend as much time battling crowds as they do marveling at masterpieces. During this skip-the-line guided tour, you’ll get direct access to the world-famous galleries and enter St. Peter’s Basilica through your own VIP passageway. Top off your visit with a stop at the bustling Campo de’ Fiori for a taste of everyday life in the Eternal City.
- A VIP guided tour of the Vatican Museums, with skip-the-line access and Campo de’ Fiori visit
- Listen to detailed explanations of the masterworks on display from your own private guide
- Bypass the crowds and enter St. Peter’s Basilica through your own private passageway
- Browse local food stalls in Rome’s most popular outdoor market and shop like a true Roman
What's Included
Food tasting (pizza bread, cold-cuts, cheese, oils, vinegars, and gelato/pastries)
Professional guide for 4.5 hours
Skip-the-line tickets
Private tour
Gratuities
Taxi to Campo de' Fiori market (approx. 10 Euros)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
At 8.30 am you will meet the private guide in front of the Vatican Museums entrance, where you will enter with skip-the-line tickets before the general opening at 9 am. The guide will escort you through the main galleries explaining the artworks you will see and their history.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
From the Vatican Museums, you will directly access to the Sistine Chapel, where you will have the opportunity to admire Michelangelo's masterpieces: the frescoes "The Creation of the World" and "The Last Judgement".
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
From the Sistine Chapel, you will approach St. Peter's Basilica.
This church was built in over 120 and created by the collaboration of many artists and architects. In fact, here you will be able to admire Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s “Pietà”.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
After having admired St. Peter's Basilica and Square, you will take a taxi to Campo de' Fiori, a square that in the morning hosts a various food market. You will enjoy your time and shopping here.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 moderate amount of walking is involved, not suitable for those with limited mobility
- Photography is allowed, except in the Sistine Chapel
- St Peter's Basilica is a church and the Vatican can choose to close it without warning for religious functions. If this occurs you will spend longer with your guide in the Vatican Museums.
- Please note: if you arrive late you might lose the entrance tickets
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Please note: the Vatican tour on wheelchair will take more time than the usual, so please contact us in order to create a customized itinerary for you
- Please note: in some areas the stroller must be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.Learn more about cancellations.
