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 Cindy CARMEL US   August 16, 2023
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This was outstanding! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and we had firsthand views of everything. Our tour was first thing which was the best time of day to have thank you.
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Reviewed by James T Simpson US   August 16, 2023
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My boyfriend and I went on a cruise for my birthday. We decided to make it extra special by booking this private tour AND it was a GREAT idea.. We really enjoyed it....the tour guide explained to us exactly what we were hoping to get!! We were both very pleased with the tour!
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Reviewed by Yara NL   August 15, 2023
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Our guide spoke very good and was passionate about her work. Overall, DEFINITELY A MUST!
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Reviewed by Carol Bondesan US   August 15, 2023
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The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information. She was so helpful, kind and accomodating and incredibly knowledgeable. We learnt so much from her and she answered all our questions with such passion and enthusiasm. We really were blown away with how much she knew about the history of the amazing city. She made this moment such a special occasion, she allowed us to take our time and even took photos which we will treasure forever. I highly recommend !
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Reviewed by IAN S US   August 15, 2023
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i cannot even put a value on how amazing and helpful our guide was! this was our first time bu this tour was a great start to break us in for our holiday. thank you.
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Reviewed by Cara Watton ZA   August 15, 2023
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tour guide is fluent in English and most enthusiastic and spent time taking many family photos of the people in her group which all will cherish forever. It was a more than pleasurable way to learn much about the sites and her passion. Thanks.
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Reviewed by Kevin ZA   August 15, 2023
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HAD A WONDERFUL, MEMORABLE AND INFORMATIVE TOUR . Our guide gave us an amazing experience with her knowledge of the this historic place. This tour was a brillant. I highly recommend their services.
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Reviewed by Lauren J US   August 14, 2023
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We had a wonderful tour guide who was very informative and efficient in providing us with information so I can just say Excellent Guide. Thank you
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Reviewed by Yetta NL   August 14, 2023
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Brilliant day out - I can't recommend it enough.
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Reviewed by Mini Mouse US   August 13, 2023
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My wife and I both agreed it was one of our best decisions we made by taking this tour. Our tour guide outdid himself; he was knowledgeable and funny. Will recommend!
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