Overview

This semi-private tour in Rome lasts between three and a half to four hours and includes skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica. The group size is limited to six to eight people. Children under six years old can join for free, and discounts are available for those under eighteen. A professional guide leads the group through the Vatican Museums for about two hours, covering highlights such as Momo's Double Helix Staircase, the Pio Clementino Museum, the Octagonal Courtyard with The Laocoon group, and the galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps. After the museums, the tour continues with a twenty-minute visit to the Cortile della Pigna to see the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro. Next is a twenty-minute visit to the Sistine Chapel, where the guide points out Michelangelo's Ceiling Frescoes and The Last Judgement. The tour then proceeds to Saint Peter's Basilica for thirty minutes to view the Major Altar, Bernini's Baldachin, the Dome Decoration, and Michelangelo's Pietà. The final stop is a twenty-minute visit to Saint Peter's Square, highlighting Bernini's Colonnato, Maderno's Fountains, and the Central Obelisk. Participants must arrive on time at the meeting point, as late arrivals may be denied entry without refund. A dress code requires covered knees and shoulders for all visitors. Access to Saint Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel depends on liturgical schedules and may close unexpectedly; if this happens, additional time will be spent in the Vatican Museums. Some museum halls may also close due to restoration, and the itinerary will adjust accordingly. Full traveler names must match identification exactly for ticketing. The tour requires a minimum of four participants to operate; if this number is not reached, alternatives or refunds will be offered.

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Cancellation policy

• Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

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