Vatican Experience With Sistine Chapel And Major Basilicas Full Day - Vatican City

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 9 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Details :
    08:30am Vatican City

Overview

Revel in the exclusive experience of Vatican City, with a visit to the Sistine Chapel and major Basilicas on a full day tour of Rome. The tour is carried out under the guidance of an expert who is well versed in English. Witness the most beautiful art and architecture in Rome, inside its churches, which were painted by hand meticulously by the world famous artists like Michelangelo. The tour is split in two halves to suit the comfort of the tourists. There’s a lunch break involved as well.  

 

Highlights

  • Visit the four Major Basilicas of Rome in just one day.
  • The tour is conducted by an expert English speaking guide.
  • No Wait Access at the Vatican Museums and Skip the Line privileges at St. Peter’s Basilica. 

Know More about this tour

The most beautiful art and architecture of Rome is held inside its churches. Artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini were funded by the Catholic Church throughout their careers, meaning that many of the world's most important artworks have ended up inside its most important churches. Join us on a full day exploration of these masterpieces - from the Sistine Chapel to Michelangelo's Pieta, St. Peter's Basilica and the frescoes of St. Mary Major.

Our full day package includes a guided tour of the four Major Basilicas, including St. Peter's Basilica, St. John of Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major. We also include a three-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and a visit to The Holy Stairs.

With Skip the Line Access at St. Peter's Basilica and No Wait Access at the Vatican Museums, an air-conditioned bus to carry us between sites and an expert, English-speaking guide for the duration of your tour, we take the hassle out of your day so you can relax and enjoy your exploration of the history, culture and art of Rome.

Our day is split into two parts. In the morning we'll take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums. With No Wait Access at the Museums, we won't waste time waiting in line, giving us more time to explore the collection. We'll see the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel among countless other works, before entering St. Peter's Basilica for a fully guided tour. With small group sizes and headsets for every guest, you won't have to strain to hear your guide as they teach you about the art and history behind the sites that you visit.

After an ample break for lunch and a rest, we will go on to St. Mary Major Basilica to explore mannerist sculptural decorations, stunning 5th century mosaics, enchanting frescoes and Bernini’s tomb.

Our next stop is St. John of Lateran Basilica, technically the most important Catholic Church in Rome (and the world!). It is the traditional seat of the Pope. Older than St. Peter's Basilica, the cathedral is home to the Holy Stairs, widely-accepted to be the stairs that Christ climbed during the Passion.

The last of the four Major Basilicas is the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where lie the relics of Saint Paul.

Religiously and culturally significant, beautifully decorated and stunningly designed, the four Major Basilicas of Rome are a must-see for any visitor who wants to stretch beyond the Vatican to see more of the splendor of Rome.

Please note:

Starting point of the tour is from Vatican city at 8:30 am. 

Inclusions

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Expert guide tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and four Major Basilicas of Rome.
  • No Wait Official Partner's Access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Ticket to the Vatican Museums including all reservation fees.
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned bus.
  • Headsets so you can always hear your guide.

Exclusions

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Cancellation Policy

  • If the tour is cancelled between 0 Hrs to 24 Hrs before the tour starts there will be No Refund.
  • If the tour is cancelled more than 24 Hrs prior to tour start 100% refund is provided.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Traveler Reviews

  • 18-May-2016

    The guide led us on a fascinating, thought-provoking and highly entertaining tour of the Vatican Museums. Such is the wealth of treasures in these Museums that I fear we would have been completely overwhelmed without his expert guidance. His extensive knowledge of philosophy, art history and Vatican history is brought to life through his engaging wit and storytelling ability.  He knows the place so well that he is able to structure the tour in such a way as to avoid the crowds. This is particularly valuable in the case of the Sistine Chapel, where we were able to linger in peace at the end of the day, just prior to closing time.