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Enter the Vatican Museums early in the morning, before most of the crowds arrive, and let a licensed Vatican Museums guide lead you to the Laocoon, the Belvedere Torso, the Gallery of Candelabra, the Tapestries and the Maps. Admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and take an exclusive shortcut to St. Peter's Basilica to see the Pietà and the Vatican Grottoes. Admission is included throughout the visit.

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
1h 40min
Be one of the first to enter the Vatican Museums as soon as they open the doors of one of the most famous museums in the world!
2
Cortile della Pigna
15min
The courtyard was originally part of the Cortile del Belvedere, designed by Donato Bramante to connect the palace of Pope Innocent VIII with the Sistine Chapel. When Bramante died, architect Pirro Ligorio finished the project and added the wall and niche to close the courtyard.
3
Stop 3
15min
The Octagonal Court used to be known as the Cortile delle Statue. It was home to the first nucleus of antique classical statues in the pontifical collections when Pope Julius II della Rovere (1503-1513) displayed his own collection of antique sculpture. Among them the world famous Laocoön group.
4
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
30min
The longest gallery in the Vatican Museums, hosting the frescoed maps of all the regions of Italy, from south to north, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII in 1580.
5
St. Peter's Basilica
20min
Reach the largest church in the world thanks to the exclusive shortcut, without waiting in line.
6
La Pieta
10min
Michelangelo's masterpiece, made by the great Florentine artist when he was just 21 years old, represents the Virgin Mary holding in her arms the body of Jesus.
7
The Vatican Grottoes
15min
The crypt of the basilica, where Popes are buried since the foundation, including the first Pope, St. Peter, the prince of the Apostles.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Pickup & drop-off

In the "Luxury Option", with pick-up included, you will find a professional driver on a luxury Mercedes minivan at your accommodation in Rome (within the Aurelian Walls)
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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if you have mobility issues, please let me know to better plan the itinerary

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