Fall Into History and Explore the Vatican Museums & Underground Rome All in 1 Day

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Tour ID: 7183
Overview

Explore the marvels of the Vatican Museums on this amazing preferred entrance guided tour! No need to worry about the long queues outside the museum, as your reserved access ticket will allow you to get inside before any other group and begin your guided tour led by your guide.

Your trip to the Eternal City will never be complete without a visit to this unique site, which is home to 54 galleries that include 4 statue museums:
* Museo Pio Clementino
* Museo Chiaramonti
* Museo Gregoriano Etrusco and
* Museo Gregoriano-Egizio

Get charmed by Michelangelo’s outstanding Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, visit the extraordinary Raphael Rooms and get your fill of the stories behind the famous “School of Athens”, walking along the same hallways walked by some of the most famous artists in the world: Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo, to name a few.

Complete your tour with a journey through the major Christian Basilicas, Catacombs and ancient streets of Rome. See the Holy Staircase and visit inside the Basilica of St.John in Lateran - the Cathedral of Rome - and St. Mary Major; then proceed along the ancient Appian Way, passing the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and hiding places of the Christians.

Highlights
  • Raphael’s Rooms
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Lunch in a typical Italian Restaurant
  • The main Christian Basilicas & the Holy Stairs
  • Reserved Access to the Vatican Museums
  • The secret underground Catacombs on Via Appia Antica
  • Pickup service from selected hotels in central Rome
Good to Know
  • Duration Duration:
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
  • Drop-off at several Touristic Bus Stops in the city center at your convenience
  • Professional guide
  • Reserved Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Pickup service from selected hotels in central Rome
  • Reserved Access to the Catacombs
  • Wireless Audio Headset
Exclusions
  • Optional Gratuities
Know Before You Go
  • * This activity is only accessible if in possession of the Green Pass .
    More information about the Green Pass can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
    * Pickup times start at 7:30 AM
    * At check-out please specify if you want the tour in English, Spanish, or German from November through March and in English, Spanish, German or French from April through October.
    * This tour visits religious sites, and there is a dress code to be observed. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats are allowed.

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Reviewed by Rajeev S IN   August 13, 2023
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WOULD RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS TO TAKE THIS TOUR!
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Reviewed by Lenka Novák SK   August 13, 2023
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This tour far exceeded our expectations. We had an excellent guide and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in this city. our guide slowed the pace right down for us.She was very kind and really understood our needs. We were very HAPPY with this tour and it was a great introduction to this city.
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Reviewed by Heno I CH   August 12, 2023
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we had such a great time. The best was our guide and she was perfect. Very informative, professional and overall great. We enjoyed our tour very much!
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Reviewed by PETE YOST ZA   August 12, 2023
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Had a very good experience here. Tour guide gave a very detailed information. He was also very kind, gave me freedom to explore the site. GREETINGS. .
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Reviewed by AnnaAtlanta US   August 12, 2023
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What made it most memorable was our outstanding guide who was knowledgeable, organized, friendly and a lot of fun! I highly recommend this tour for your travels. GREETINGS.
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Reviewed by James T Spalding NZ   August 11, 2023
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This tour is fantastic, and those places that we visited are wonderful. I hope someday we can come back again. Thanks to our guide for making our trip easy and s
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Reviewed by MGMoyer US   August 11, 2023
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This was an amazing tour that cover pretty much everything we were interested in. Our tour guide was very good in taking care of us. Thank you our guide for being such a good guide!
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Reviewed by kITTYd IE   August 11, 2023
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I especially loved this tour and also tour guide. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Thank you for your caring.
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Reviewed by Pamela M US   August 11, 2023
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This was a spectacular tour from start to finish. our day was amazing. Great value.
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Reviewed by AXELLE FR   August 11, 2023
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Me and my girlfriend booked a tour with this company and we are very happy.first of all the services they provide us were absolutely fantastic they were quick to respond and gave us all the important information needed .I have been in too many tours before but this was one of the best tour I ever had specially because of our very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide.we didn't have too much time but we seen a lot in one day private tour we visited the money we paid was well spent and I am so happy. Thanks again to the whole time and highly recommended if anybody is interested in tour.
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