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Tour of the Vatican




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Visit one of the world's most distinguished cultural institutions—the Vatican Museums. Your guided tour includes the Candelabra Gallery and the Sistine Chapel adorned with Michelangelo's famed masterpieces.

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The Vatican half-day tour

From $78.65 each			Adults (13 & older) *

From $62.93 each			Children (3 to 12) *

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Details

Peruse paintings and sculptures in the Tapestry Gallery, visit Bernini's Royal Staircase and the Gallery of Maps, and contemplate the frescoes in the Rooms of Raffaello—all in the most spectacular of settings.

Inclusions :

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica (not available on Wednesdays)
Commentary available in four languages
Roundtrip transportation via deluxe, air-conditioned coach
Optional hotel pick-up and drop-off

Duration:
3 hours

Available:
Mon.–Sat.

Departure time and location:

8:30 AM (November 16-March 31)

7:30 AM (April 1-November 15); Piazza dell'Esquilino

Return time and location:
11:30 PM; at the same location

Note:
Hotel pick-up is available for hotels located in central Rome only. The exact time of your hotel pick-up will depend on the location of your hotel and may be up to 45 minutes earlier than the scheduled departure time. Drop-off is available at Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Piazza Repubblica, and the bus terminal (from where the tour departs). This tour is not available during religious holidays. Commentary is available in English, Spanish, French or German. Children under 3 participate for free.

There is a strict dress code to enter the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered and no shorts or low-cut or sleeveless tops are allowed (both men and women). The service provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress.

Redemption instructions

After booking your activity—3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Take all vouchers with you.
3. Follow the instructions on your voucher; you must exchange one voucher per person.

How to exchange your voucher:
If you wish to arrange hotel pick-up, please contact the service provider at least 24 hours before the day of your tour. The full contact details will appear on your printed vouchers. If you do not require hotel pick-up, please bring your voucher(s) to the departure location.

Departure times

November 16 - March 31: Please arrive by 8:15 AM ready for your 8:30 AM departure.

April 1 - November 15: Please arrive by 7:15 AM, ready for your 7:30 AM departure.

Terms and conditions

Hotel pick-up is only available for hotels in central Rome. Drop-off after the tour is available at Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Piazza Repubblica, and the bus terminal (from where the tour departs).

There is a strict dress code to enter the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered and no shorts or low-cut or sleeveless tops are allowed (both men and women). The service provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress.

Cancellations and Changes: This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to two days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is defined as your hotel check-in date, your departure date of the originating flight, or the date of the Activity if the Activity was booked without a flight or a hotel.

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