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Exclusive Skip the Line Sistine Chapel Vatican & St.Peter's Dome Tour
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Exclusive Skip the Line Sistine Chapel Vatican & St.Peter's Dome Tour
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Activity Duration (4 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Experience the ultimate Vatican City tour, granting you exclusive skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Dome.
Tour Highlight
Start your tour right away by skipping the long lines. Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and head straight to the luxurious exhibitions and rooms, such as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Highlights of the vast collection on display at the Vatican Museums include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Host since 2018
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No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Vatican Museums
1
Vatican Museums
Stop: 60 minutes
Skip the long lines and get your tour started right away. Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and go straight to the luxurious exhibitions and rooms such as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Highlights of the vast collection on display at the Vatican Museums include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.
2
Sistine Chapel
Stop: 30 minutes
Next, you’ll enter the glorious Sistine Chapel and behold Michelangelo's famous frescoes "The Last Judgment," and "The Creation of Adam."
3
Cupola di San Pietro
Stop: 60 minutes
Next, you will see the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica from an up close perspective. A lift ride will take you to the main level inside the vault, offering a fantastic view of the staggering mosaics and embellishments. From this view you really can admire the artisans’ effort and technique used for such intricate work.
Climb the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome. At the top, your guide will point out notable points of interest from one of the best views of the entire city of Rome.
4
St. Peter's Basilica
Stop: 60 minutes
When you return to ground level, explore St. Peter’s Basilica, see Michelangelo's Pietà, the only piece of work the famous sculptor ever signed. Learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his peers for the distinct honor to paint St. Peter’s heavenly arch.
Enter the underground ecclesiastical tomb, where throughout the centuries, a significant number of Popes have been buried, and investigate the various houses of prayer, and shrouded graves.
5
St. Peter's Square
Stop: 30 minutes
The tour will end in St Peter's Square where you can see Bernini works.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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