Privately Guided Vatican Tour with Pickup at Hotel and Drop Off at Cruise Ship

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Ready to start your cruise vacation with a private tour and transfer from your centrally located hotel with a drop off at your cruise pier - then this is a great option for you, your travel companion or group.

On this tour, you'll visit some of the most stunning sites in all of Rome: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica.

Your exact itinerary for the day is dependent on the time that your Vatican tickets are arranged for. That time will be determined after the tour is confirmed.

The Vatican Museums contain masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and other works of art collected by the popes through the centuries. The Museums include several monumental works of art, such as Raphaels Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, among others.

Museums typically included in this tour include the Cortile della Pigna; Belvedere Palace (Pio-Clementine Museum); Galleries of the Candelabra, of Tapestries, and of Maps; and Raphaels Rooms. Due to the way that traffic inside the museums is regulated, certain portions may occasionally be closed off, so please note that the itinerary may change from time to time.

Located within these museums is the incomparable Sistine Chapel. Built in the second half of the 15th century, the chapel boasts a ceiling that is adorned by magnificent frescoes. Painstakingly painted by Michelangelo over the course of four years, the ceiling depicts scenes from the Book of Genesis, the Creation, and much more, including over 300 painted figures!

As you exit the museums and enter Vatican Square, you'll arrive at St. Peters Basilica. The most visited Basilica in the world, the dome was designed by Michelangelo, who worked on the construction of the basilica beginning in 1547.

After you have completed your tour of the Basilica, you'll be taken to the cruise ship port.

What's Included

Pickup from your hotel
Private vehicle and English-speaking driver
Private English-speaking guide at the Vatican
No waiting in line for Vatican tickets!
Drop-off at cruise ship pier

Considerations

Admission fees are not included.
Food/beverages are not included.
Bring cash/local currency for any additional purchases on the day.
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.

Special Instructions

This tour will pre-reserve tickets to the Vatican, which will avoid having to wait in line. Upon arrival at the Vatican, you'll meet with your guide, who will have your entrance tickets in hand. The guide will collect the cost of the entrance tickets, which is €55.00 per guest. This must be paid in Euros, credit cards are not accepted.
The pre-reserved tickets are non-refundable.
You will spend about two hours between the Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Your tour time is subject to availability at the time of your reservation.
A strict dress code is enforced in St. Peters Basilica, so please do not wear shorts, sleeveless tops, skirts above the knee, or revealing clothing.
Please be aware we will confirm your tour in order to secure a car and driver for your excursion. This does not mean the Vatican portion of your tour is confirmed. If for any reason, we are unable to confirm the pre-reserved Vatican portion of your tour, we will contact you as soon as we are notified and let you know of any available alternatives.
Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
PLEASE NOTE: The Vatican restricts power banks from being brought indoors. If you have a power bank or phone charger, you will be asked to leave with bag check at the Vatican.
UPDATE: A recent change regarding direct access from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica. This passage now requires a mandatory fee of €12 per person.
Please note that clients are also responsible for covering the cost of a ticket for their guide—an additional €12. If the group requires more than one guide, a ticket must be purchased for each guide.
UPDATE: A recent change regarding direct access from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica. This passage now requires a mandatory fee of €12 per person.
Please note that clients are also responsible for covering the cost of a ticket for their guide—an additional €12. If the group requires more than one guide, a ticket must be purchased for each guide.

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5 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

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Privately Guided Vatican Tour with Pickup at Hotel and Drop Off at Cruise Ship

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