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Ultimate VIP Early Entry Vatican Sistine Chapel & Afternoon Appian Catacomb Tour
Rome, Italy
5 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Beat the usual rush during this early-morning, art historian-guided tour to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy a personalized travel experience in a small group capped at only 12 people as you get a first-hand peek at masterworks from Bernini and Michelangelo, plus the seldom-visited Vatican grottoes. Tours include audio headsets for unrestricted mobility.
- An early morning, small-group Vatican Museums tour
- Cover a mix of top-rated attractions and lesser-known sites in just a few hours
- Visit during a quieter time of day, before the usual rush of tour groups
- Move freely without missing a word with free audio headsets
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Professional art historian guide
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Assistance on site and from our office near the Vatican
Entry/Admission Appian Catacombs
Gratuities (recommended)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
A VIP experience with this Early Entrance tour which includes: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and direct access to Saint Peter's Basilica. After this you can rest before the next part of the tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Explore deep down under the Vatican City and travel through the rarely seen and mostly unknown excavations below Saint Peter’s Basilica. You will take part in this expedition into the little known Vatican Necropolis.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Positioned just below the Renaissance basilica and above Constantine’s 4th century basilica, the grottoes contain chapels dedicated to various saints and tombs of kings, queens and popes, dating from the 10th century.
Admission Ticket Free
Continuing on through the St.Peter's Basilica you’ll marvel at the masterpieces of the Baroque genius Bernini (his Canopy is the largest bronze object in the world) and at the awe-inspiring Pietà Michelangelo's masterpiece.
Admission Ticket Free
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
- This VIP entrance is strictly limited so you must arrive on time. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded
- MEETING TIME IS: 7:15 AM for the 7:30 ENTRANCE
- MEETING TIME FOR THE CATACOMBS TOUR IS: 13:45 for the 14:00 ENTRANCE
- NO REFUND FOR LATE ARRIVALS! EVERYONE NEEDS TO COME AT THE MEETING POINT, 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE TIME.
- Important: Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakrooms,located at the entrance of the museums,while your tour will end up in front of the Basilica. Only very small bags are allowed.
- Important: 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
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- 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.
- The tour of the catacombs takes about 40 minutes. The temperature in the catacombs is about 16 ° C / 60 ° F with a high humidity: please dress accordingly.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Those with serious mobility issues are warned of the walking difficulties in the catacombs: 50 irregular steps to descend, as many to climb; no chance to sit on the way; no lift (elevator).
- It is forbidden to consume food and / or liquids into the catacombs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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