Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
Enjoy Fast track entry to St. Peter's without having to exit and wait on the security line. Explore the Papal Basilica on your own.
Best Of The Vatican: Fast Track Highlights - Rome
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
11:30 AM
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Return Details :
Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastia.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries.
Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
At the end you can explore some of the remaining 1,400 galleries of art at your own pace.
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Itinerary:
Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
Enjoy Fast track entry to St. Peter's without having to exit and wait on the security line. Explore the Papal Basilica on your own.
Inclusions
- Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide
- Priority access to St. Peters Basilica
- Rooms of Raphael and Sistine Chapel
- Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures
- Skip all lines at the Vatican and get ahead of everyone else
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour
Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
Traveler Reviews
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The guide was very informative, we got to see the highlights of the museum. It was a great tour and we had fun.
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Our tour was moved to a later time (no explanation why) and we had to board a cruise so luckily they got us into an earlier time slot. Our guide was truly very knowledgeable and nice but it didn’t feel like a fast track tour which is what I wanted. Every other group was seemingly going straight to the Sistine Chapel but we stopped and slowly talked about so many details. For those who wanted a deep Vatican experience it was great but I wanted a fast track to Sistine Chapel and did not get that. My family was bored to death for almost 3 hours. We then didn’t even have time to go to St Peter’s Square nor the basilica because we had just spent three hours in the museum and didn’t have any more time.
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This was the perfect tour for a rainy day in Roma. The guide (Paolo) was amazing: very knowledgable, personable and approachable with depth of knowledge about all questions. If you haven't been to the Vatican this is the perfect way to see what is there and learn about its top attractions. I found myself wanting to return for a second day to explore the rooms that caught my imagination.
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Great family experience. It’s all about the tour guide ! Georgina was amazing. Very good English, entertaining, passionate, great knowledge, always making sure everyone in the group was comfortable (15-20 people aprox). The Vatican museum, gardens, church, etc are worth all the time you can dedicate to it.
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Our tour guide Chiara was incredible! We got inside quickly and efficiently. Lots of information and laughs. -The Sicilian Girl
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We booked this tour last minute after another tour company cancelled on us and it was the perfect way for us to see all we wanted to see a the Vatican. Frederika was a great guide who was very knowledgeable.
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Our tour time with another company was “rescheduled” to a time slot earlier than we were our cruise ship would be at port. We were scrambling to find another tour less than 24 hours before we would be in Rome. We were able to book this tour and were very happy. Frederika did a fantastic job of keeping our group together and was incredibly knowledgeable.
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Chiara is a lively, knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor. She helps you sift through some of the most important works of art and gives you a greater understanding of context. There are so many beautiful things to look at, so it's good to have a little help! Thank you very much for a great morning! From your Norwegian friends :)
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We did the 2 hour express tour of the Vatican and it was lovely!! Our tour guide, Chiara, was so knowledgeable and very funny. She had an art history degree and taught us so much. We were on the move most of the time, but the pace still let us enjoy everything we saw. She stopped at key places and gave us a lot of info, also making it interactive. I liked how she gave most of us nicknames. We were a small group of 13, and somehow we got there on a day that wasn't crowded. After the tour, we had the option to stay and continue exploring on our own... we felt a little lost without having an experienced guide to help us appreciate what we were seeing. I highly recommend this tour if you want to fit the Vatican into your Rome visit but not spend a whole day there.
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SUPER visite et super guide (Marianne) magnifique !! je recommande c’était incroyable ! Très riche en émotions