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Vatican Highlights Tour - Semi-Private Skip The Line

3 hours

Moderate

We are proud to offer the least expensive 3 Hour Semi Private Vatican Highlights Tour available!

We are proud to offer the least expensive 3 Hour Semi Private Vatican Highlights Tour available! Cover all the must-sees of the Vatican Museums, Old Papal Apartments, Rooms of Raphael, Sistine Chapel, concluding with an introduction to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Your professional English speaking guide will lead you through the history of the Vatican and the largest collection in the world and show you the most impressive works of art of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Raphael and many others. Learn all about Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel before visiting largest church in the word; St Peter's Basilica.

At the end of the tour you are free to wander through St Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square or climb the dome of the Basilica, the tallest structure in Rome.

The Vatican is cloaked with majesty and mystery, the best way to explore the wonders of the Vatican is with our Vatican experts.

  • Likely to Sell Out
  • Skip the line
  • Excellent value for money
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
  • Family friendly
What's included?
    • Local taxes
    • Priority Entrance Fees (Skip the Line)
    • Live commentary on board
    • Professional guide
    • Semi-private tour
    • Walking tour
    • Priority Entrance - skip the long lines
    • Headset radio - Hear your guide clearly at all times
    Exclusions
      • Food & Beverage
      • Tips to your Tour Guide (voluntary) 
      • All students aged 18-25 years must present a valid photo student ID and document with date of birth. Students below the age of 18 will only be asked to show proof of age. If you do not arrival with the proper documents, the Vatican will not honor the reservation and you will be asked to pay an additional €15 per person in cash on the day.
      Please note

        Departure Point

        Our Vatican Tour meets: 1.45pm "at the bottom of the Stairs" of Via Tunisi, opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museum and next to Hotel Alimandi. Look for your guide holding a BLUE FOLDER and ask for MAXIMUS TOURS.

        It's very important that you have a tourist map with you with the street name in case you need to ask for directions. (We DO NOT meet on the steps of the Vatican Museums entrance)

        ATTENTION: As most visitors to Rome are in unfamiliar territory, it is very important that you allow yourselves ample if not extra time to reach the meeting point. Rome can be an unpredictable place regarding transport strikes or the Roman Traffic in general.
        Out of respect for other people taking part in the group tour we aim to depart promptly at 2.00pm.

        We regret that fees are non-refundable if you arrive late or miss the tour.

        As other groups may be meeting in the same place please look for the Guide with a Blue Folder and ask for Maximus Tours.
        There may be other groups using a Blue Folder leaving at the same time, please make sure you go with the correct guide.

        Departs
        Monday - Saturday Meeting at 1:45 pm (sharp)

        Time Tour Times & Duration:  
        From January 1st - March 28th the Tour meets at 1:45pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
        From March 31st - October 12th the Tour meets at 1:45pm on Mondays – Saturdays From
        October 14th - December 31st the Tour meets at 1:45pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
        3 Hours duration. The tour departs at 2pm sharp.
        * After 1pm is best time for a Vatican Tour, avoiding the morning rush-hour. The Museums are quieter, more relaxed with less large tour group competition.

        Return Details
        The tour ends directly in front of Saint Peter's Basilica (located in Saint Peter's Square).

        What to bring

          Our tours run rain or shine.

          Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather (hat, sunscreen, umbrella, bottled water, etc).