Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Skip-the-Line Tour

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Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Skip-the-Line Tour

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Skip the line of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour.

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Highlights

Admire the stunning masterpieces of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
See the highlights of the Vatican Museums, including the Gallery of Maps
Learn about the history of the Vatican and its art from your tour guide
Enjoy the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica and it's incredibile architecture
Skip the line and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's

Description

Meet your tour guide at the tour office, located in the oldest neighborhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following an introduction by your guide, walk through the charming shops of the Borgo and get some local tips for eating and sightseeing in Rome. Learn a bit about the history of the Sistine Chapel, and then head to the square as a group, passing along the Via della Conciliazione. Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St.Peter's Square. Arrive at St. Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it. En route to the Vatican Museums, see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day-to-day life. Snap a photo of the Swiss guards the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms. Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups. Walk through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement at the Sistine Chapel. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era. Finish off your tour with St. Peter's Basilica. You will be brought in front of St.Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square. Got questions? Ask you guide before parting ways!

Includes

An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller. Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Guaranteed to skip the lines Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica (You will be brought in front of St.Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square. Got questions? Ask you guide before parting ways!)

Important Information

Important Info:
Dress Code= Shoulders and Knees have to be covered. Shorts and Skirts are allowed but they should be long enough to cover the knees.
Security Check= Your tickets allow you to skip hours and hours of lines but you still need go through an airport-style security checks.
Unforeseen events= The Vatican is its own country and therefore the Pope can decide also last minute to close the St. Peter’s Basilica for ad hoc events. It is a very rare event during the year but it is possibile and we will do our best to inform you. If it is too late to inform you, our guide will extend the tour in the Vatican. Not to worry that the incredibile collection of Vatican Museums and the masterpiece of Michelagelo in the Sistine Chapel will still be included.
Meeting Time & Meeting Point= Check the time of your booking and make sure to arrive 20 minutes before at the meeting point ( Via Plauto 17A ) for check-in.
Finale reminder= Enjoy your tour ! We take care of the rest:)