Ultimate Vatican Experience Sistine Chapel and Necropolis Scavi Tour

5 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Vatican is one of Italy’s most popular attractions, which can mean huge crowds and long entrance lines. This tour helps you bypass ticket lines with skip-the-line prime access entry to the Vatican Museums. Get inside before the early morning crowds, and enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museum Galleries, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, the Necropolis Scavi, and more. Along the way enjoy guide commentary so you learn about the sights you see.

Enjoy the luxury of a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Avoid long lines—skip-the-line tickets with prime access are included
Get special small-group access to the Scavi (Underground)
Hotel pickup is available from centrally-located hotels

What's Included

Private walking tour (Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel)
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Hotel pickup (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
Access to the Scavi (Underground) as part of a small group led by a Vatican guide
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Food and drinks
Hotel Drop Off

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:45 AM

Pickup details

Centrally located hotel/accommodation in Rome (within the Aurelian Walls)

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna (Pass By)

Gallery of Tapestries

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of the Maps

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Galleria dei Candelabri

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Necropolis

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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 - comfortable shoes are recommended

Please advise if anyone in your group has mobility issues
Minimum age is 15 years
During the Scavi visit, visitors may be affected by the altered environmental conditions of temperature and humidity. Those who have special physical problems, subject to increase under these conditions, including claustrophobia, are advised not to access the site
St. Peter's Basilica may close at the last minute for ceremonies or masses without warning
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Fantastic tour of the Vatican

Barry_F, Oct 2019

I want to start the review with a thanks to Maria, our tour. She was extremely engaging and friendly throughout the tour. She ensured everything went well and we had a good time. She met us at the hotel (pick up was included) and then proceeded to give us a tour as we drove to the Vatican. She was well organized and knew most everyone - making it very quick and easy to get through the various check points/lines with ease. Since this was a very early start (7:20a) we seemingly had a private tour for most of the morning. Many rooms were empty except for us. She explained the history and could answer all of our questions. The Vatican itself was incredible and overall we had an excellent time. We included the Scavi tour as well - which was the one area that while I’m glad I went, I probably wouldn’t do again. This was not an issue with Maria (another guide takes over inside the Necropolis) and it was both long and rather hot/humid underground. If you are claustrophobic, I would be hesitant to recommend this portion of the tour. Still, that part was an incredible piece of history and I’m glad I did it. Back outside, Maria took over and quickly guided us to the Sistine Chapel. We were fortunate on two accounts: the weather was spectacular and the pope was having an audience that day so many special arrangements were happening and the place was buzzing with extra energy. Maria ensured we got to everything we needed to and then assisted us with transportation after we were done (also included). Instead of going back to the hotel, she recommended a few areas and even a lunch place once we decided where to go. Lunch was excellent and we were able to walk around the Piazza Navona area for hours. Highly recommended! Maria is one of the best guides we ever had and made it a great experience. I would also note to have a good breakfast and bring water/water bottle for the tour. You cannot bring much else (cameras/phones/small bags OK) so plan accordingly.

From $690.09

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

Vatican Museums Private Tour: Sistine Chapel and Necropolis Scavi

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