CONTENT

Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state with one of the world’s richest art collections acquired throughout the centuries by the Popes who resided here. In the Museum, visit the Galleries of Candelabras, Tapestry and Geographical Maps, and get a glimpse of the Pope’s exquisite gardens. In the Sistine Chapel, discover its history and how it still used today as the Conclave for Papal Elections. Admire the frescoes painted by Michelangelo on the Chapel ceiling and wall behind the altar, depicting scenes from the Old Testament such as the Creation and the Last Judgment. Last stop is St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Church in the world and home to Michelangelo’s “Pieta”, as well as the burial site of many past Popes.

DETAILS

– Duration: 5 hours
– Departs: 9:00am – 11:00 am
– Pick up/Drop off location: Your Hotel in Rome
– Inclusions: Transportation, driver, private English speaking guide, and entrance fees.
– Car will NOT be at disposal in this tour
– To be booked in advance at least 7 days before for groups up to 8, for larger group is suggested a booking 30 days in advance.

NOTES

– New safety measures at the Vatican museum dictate that tickets booked are strictly bound to the visitor full name, so correct clients name must be provided at the time of the booking of Vatican Tours.
– The Vatican Entrance Tickets are non-refundable is tour is cancelled within 30 days from the day of the service.
– Comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.
– Please dress appropriately when entering places of worship (no skirts or bare shoulders).
– Days: Daily except Sunday. closure dates 2019: JAN: 1,6; FEB: 11; MAR: 19; APR 5,6; MAY 1; JUNE 29; AUG: 14-15-16; DEC: 8,15,26.
– Restrictions: Appropriate attire is required inside St. Peter’s Basilica – no shorts, bare shoulders, slippers, etc.
– All visitors are required to pass through a security checkpoint. The first Sunday of each month the availability of the tour has to be checked due to the special events that could be organized in the museums.