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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican Tour + St. Peter's Basilica Access

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Uncover the captivating stories behind every masterpiece on our small group, Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. With groups of 10 or fewer, breeze through the entrance.. Read more

  • Get the stories behind the Vatican art.

  • Small groups of 10 or less. 

  • Insider guides lead the way.

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Adults
(19+)
Children
(7 - 18)
Infant (Free)
09 january 2023
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Small Group: Stories of the Vatican Tour + St. Peter's Basilica Access

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About the tour

Uncover the captivating stories behind every masterpiece on our small group, Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. With groups of 10 or fewer, breeze through the entrance, getting to know your fellow explorers before delving into the Vatican Museums.

This isn't an average Vatican tour. Your personalized itinerary unveils the stories, history, legends, and secrets behind the Museum's most cherished works. Guided by an expert English-speaking Vatican guide, you'll fully immerse yourself in the wonders of the Vatican Museums. Cap off your visit with a special entrance to the Sistine Chapel, where your guide will prepare you to marvel at Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.

Your insider guide ensures an optimized visit on the day of your tour, guaranteeing you witness the Vatican Museum's most significant highlights. Perfect for first-timers, the tour covers key destinations like the Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Maps during a typical Vatican tour.

At the conclusion of your tour, you will enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica, excluding Wednesdays and special events.

Daily except Sunday

2.5 hours - departure Various

English


what’s included
  • Tour as described
  • Skip the Line Vatican Museums entrance tickets
  • English-speaking Vatican Guide
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica (excluding Wednesdays and special events
what’s excluded
  • Hotel pick up, drop-off
  • Gratuities
fiorellac988

TripAdvisor 14 Dec, 2024

Bellissima

Eddy è stato fantastico e simpaticissimo Ricco di particolari interessanti e poco noti Da ripetere anche con i figli e consigliatissimo

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Itinerary

Starting Point

*THIS VOUCHER IS NOT A TICKET*

*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REDEEM THIS VOUCHER DIRECTLY AT THE VATICAN MUSEUMS*

Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps in front of Via Tunisi, 4. The steps are located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. Your Ticket Host will be holding a flag with the green EcoArt logo.


Ending Point

Vatican Museums or St. Peter's Basilica

Itineraries vary from day to day and at the discretion of your guide who will adapt your route.

This itinerary covers the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, including but not limited to: Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps.

When available, Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica will be automatically provided at no extra cost. No guided tour will be provided. Please note that the Basilica is a separate venue to the Vatican Museums, is free to enter and does not require a ticket. It is not possible to always guarantee access to the Basilica, which may close with little or no notice.

Additional information
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Leave big backpacks at your hotel! Only small purses are permitted inside the Museums.
  • Something to cover your knees and shoulders.
  • Photos are allowed in almost all rooms of the Vatican Museums, except for the Sistine Chapel. Please note that bulky or clearly professional photographic or video equipment, such as tripods, large video equipments, and equipment backpacks, will not be permitted inside the Museums.


Daily except Sunday

  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.
  • *THIS VOUCHER IS NOT A TICKET* You must redeem this voucher at the meeting time and location designed on this voucher, with one of our designed Ticket Coordinators.
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Large bags and backpacks must be checked in.
  • To enter the Vatican Museums, shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.

Tour goes forward rain or shine! Your Vatican Tour may be cancelled for a full refund or may be switched to a different date/time as long as your request is received no later than 24 hours before your original departure time and date. Multiple changes are permitted. To request a cancellation or change of time/date, send an e-mail to info@ecoarttravel.com.

Reviews
P8038TQtheresar
TripAdvisor
08 Jun, 2024
Tour guide was warm and enthusiastic

Our tour guide was outstanding He took us to small rooms in the museum other guides were not in to share with us art by Van Gough and Dali He had many sacred references to the history and divinity of the Catholic Church He talked nonstop with warmth and enthusiasm Highly recommended


741daisyf
TripAdvisor
08 Jun, 2024
Mahalo nui EcoArt Tours

From the get go EcoArt Tours was very clear on their communication and directions The audio system worked wonderfully whether you were in the back of the group or up front very clear and it helped we had a small group They have I believe one of the best tour guides Giuseppe He not only knew the history of the Vatican he spoke about it from his heart His shared personal experiences helped us feel like we were with a family member sharing his family history Giuseppe was clear in his directions shared funny moments from previous tours and answered our questions without hesitation or doubts He was very mindful of other tour guides but still brought us to areas where we would get the best view or site He made sure we had shade while we were outside as he was sharing history He was especially firm when it came to the rules of the Vatican ie The Sistine chapel no touching of the tapestries etc We truly loved this small group tour and would return to this company for future tours as long as Giuseppe is still a tour guide Mahalo Giuseppe Truly grateful for your time


Darlene_W
Viator
07 Jun, 2024
Exceptional experience

Our tour guide Laura was exceptional She was very knowledgeable engaging and able to provide in depth explanations throughout the tour We highly recommend this experience


Amy_H
Viator
06 Jun, 2024
Knowledgeable Guide SO SO SO Crowded

We had a very knowledgeable and thorough tour guide she had an impressive level of detail about EVERYTHING in the Vatican Museums The small group had 10 people a manageable size There were some technical challenges with the headsets which were absolutely necessary given the noise level in the area but the guide handled it as well as could be expected I think she may have been disappointed that our group didnt want to take as many pictures as she expected and didnt ask more questions she was truly EXTREMELY thorough like a college professor level of information I would be remiss however if I did not mention that it was painfully PACKED The tour company cannot affect the volume of people however if you have trouble in tight spaces or very loud spaces or hot spaces it may be challenging We were literally shouldertoshoulder as we bumped forward through the corridors Our guide did her best to find spots with some room but it was nearly impossible By the end we just wanted to get out I do wish that St Peters Basilica was part of the tour as that was one of the most impressive things I saw I was thankful for the access


Lfascilla
TripAdvisor
05 Jun, 2024
Excellent Vatican tour with small group

The small group of only ten people was perfect so we had time to ask questions and we could always hear our guide and see her On some of the big group tours weve done it was awful but this one was wonderful Laura has PHd in art history so we were incredibly fortunate to have her She has a great sense of humor kept everyone entertained and engaged and gave a comprehensive tour that is unforgettable She explained the things we would be missing also so we didnt wonder She explained the Basillica in detail before we departed too Thank you Laura for a once in a lifetime experience



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