Vatican Revealed & Underground Mausoleum Of Hadrian - Rome
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 4 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
Varies. Please check in 30 minutes before the tour start time you have selected.
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Departure Details :
Local Vatican office in Vatican City
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Return Details :
Concludes at Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome
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Cancellation Policy : Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Spend half of your day, about 4.5 hours, and see all the major artistic and architectural highlights inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. After the Vatican, Vatacombs, and Basilica tour, head over to the beautiful Castel Sant'Angelo museum complex. Your all-inclusive ticket and small-group, guided tour package will give you access to a labyrinth of corridors and chambers with splendid views of Rome from it's impressive medieval fortifications.
Know More about this tour
You will get skip-the-line-access past the long public line and be walked through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with one of your expert guides. After seeing all the incredible sculptures and frescoes, created by the likes of Raphael and Michelangelo, you'll rest for a short while or even go for lunch depending on when your Vatican tour ends, before walking the short distance to Castel Sant'Angelo with wonderful views of the River Tiber and Basilica.
Castel Sant'Angelo, or Hadrian's Mausoleum, is a magnificent museum, so often bypassed by tourists who have done the Vatican. It's a truly remarkable environment with a history as rich as anywhere else in Rome. You will have your ticket in hand and a guided tour on the way so you'll learn everything about the area and miss nothing, with fantastic views of Rome and the Vatican to boot!
Castel Sant'Angelo is a mere 15 minutes walk from the heart of Rome, namely Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. This 2 in 1 tour is perfect for tourists who really want to say that they did more than everyone else on the Vatican side of the River Tiber.
Inclusions
Fast track Vatican Museums entry (8am early bird available in Summer!)
Vatican Art Revealed
Sistine Chapel & the Mysteries of Michelangelo
Expert Art Historian guide
Underground Mausoleum of Hadrian
Secrets of the Medieval Castle
Cells and Jails
Stunning views of the River Tiber and historic Rome from the battlements
Hidden Papal escape route connecting the Basilica with the Fortress
Expert Medieval History guide
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not wheelchair accessible
Students or children must have a photo ID that displays their age
Castel Sant'Angelo operates a single entry access policy
Traveler Reviews
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In the Vatican Tour we had skip the line and we saved a lot of time. The guide was a professional and explained all the things that we passed in Vatican. With the castle san't Angelo ticket, we had a tour with a guide at the closed parts and then we had time to see the open parts alone. Both tours are recommended to see when someone goes to Rome.