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

Insider Guides and Exclusive Groups of 10 or less
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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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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
9017sonya
TripAdvisor
24 Jul, 2023
Very Knowledgeable Tour Guide

Oscar was the perfect tour guide He knew the history of all of the Popes and was able to explain all of the artwork we passed in the galleries As an Art History teacher I was afraid I would not learn much but there was a huge amount of information that was new to me I highly recommend this tour


hg147
TripAdvisor
24 Jul, 2023
Great tour for family

Quick entry great tour with lots of info and very friendly tour guide would recommend to couples or families visiting for the first time


F104AJvickiw
TripAdvisor
23 Jul, 2023
Vatican experience

Tour was amazing gave plenty of time to view the magnificent surroundings our tour guide Alessandra was very informative and was a wealth of knowledge as we moved through our surroundings Highly recommend


Heather6234
TripAdvisor
22 Jul, 2023
Fantastic and friendly group and guide

We managed to go on earlier group as 2 people did not turn up so great Really friendly guide whom was very knowledgeable and made tour very interesting and had time to ask questions Thoroughly enjoyable Just shame the tourists did not stick to the no talking in Sistine chapel as all talking and very loud and their kept having to be announcements for people to be quiet


chasndi
TripAdvisor
21 Jul, 2023
Great tour guide and tour

Loved the small group size of ten Paulina was knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting details throughout the tour Would highly recommend to others We truly skipped the lines



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