Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip The Line & Audio Tour on Mobile App

This walk will last about 4 hours (more or less 3 for the Museums and 1 for St. Peter), although much will depend on the season. It is a journey in the journey, from Rome to inside the Vatican, to discover a little more about the history of this ancient and mysterious place. The history of the Western World is represented here, from pagan times to Catholicism. Invaluable masterpieces encounter from different cultures (Egyptian, Hellenistic, Etruscan and Christian to name a few) and breathtaking views will be seen throughout the entire experience. The tour is designed for all those who want to immerse themselves in this beauty, learn facts from history and understand better the ideas of monuments and paintings placed in the Vatican Museums. It starts inside the Vatican Museums and ends inside St. Peter's Basilica, in front of the most famous altar in the world.  Everyone can take part, the only risk is the Stendhal syndrome!
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Free cancellation
mobile
5 hours
Available in English

Important information

Headphones Charged Smartphone * Not wheelchair accessible * Not stroller accessible * Not suitable for pets * Shoulders & knees must be covered * No big bags & suitcases allowed; there are lockers on-site * Photos & videos are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel * App is available on App Store and Google Play and works offline * Show your smartphone ticket to the security guards at the entrance, then swap it for a paper ticket at the 'CASSA ONLINE E GRUPPI' box office after the security check * Be on time, as Vatican personnel may not let in latecomers * Make sure to bring a valid ID for reduced tickets. Without valid ID, you will be asked to pay for a full price ticket in order to enter and the discounted ticket will not be refunded * Public transportation nearby

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