Highlights

Enjoy several hours of time on your own to shop, sightsee and savor lunch before your tour begins.
Indulge in an exclusive tour of the Vatican that provides access to areas that are typically off-limits.
Tour the enthralling Vatican Museums, Saint Peter’s Basilica and the private Niccoline Chapel.
View rarely seen corners of the Vatican such as the astonishing Bramante Staircase.
Examine conveyances of the popes in the Carriage Museum and priceless paintings in the Pinacoteca.
Wonder at centuries of accumulated riches in Saint Peter’s Treasury and the Sale degli Ori.

Description

Due to a restriction on Vatican tickets, early booking is strongly encouraged, and there is a cancellation deadline of 75 days before the call for this tour.

Appreciate exclusive access to areas of the Vatican City that are off-limits to the general public and enjoy ample free time to explore Rome. Upon arrival in the Eternal City, enjoy approximately 2 ½ hours to shop, sightsee and lunch on your own before traveling to the transcendent Vatican. Embark on your tour at the Bronze Gate, which boasts outstanding Bernini sculptures, and visit the exquisite Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica, including some private sections. Delight in access to the pope’s personal place of worship, the Niccoline Chapel, which is adorned with extraordinary 15th-century frescoes by Fra Angelico. Marvel at the ingenious double-helix Bramante Staircase, which allows people to ascend without meeting those descending.

In the Carriage Museum, study carriages, automobiles and sedan chairs used by the popes, and in the Pinacoteca, see wonderful paintings that include Raphael’s Crowning of the Virgin, Leonardo’s Saint Jerome and Deposition from the Cross by Caravaggio. Another off-limits experience awaits in the glittering Sala degli Ori, where precious Etruscan jewels dating back to the 8th century BC are beautifully displayed. Conclude your fabulous tour in Saint Peter’s Treasury, where invaluable objects showcase the opulence of the exalted Vatican City.

Helpful Hints

Due to a restriction on Vatican tickets, early booking is strongly encouraged.
Due to Vatican restrictions, there is a cancellation deadline of 75 days before the call for this tour.
Guests need to have passports in hand when visiting inside the Vatican.
Wear conservative, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Dress appropriately for a religious venue; shoulders and knees must be covered.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

Due to Vatican restrictions, there is a cancellation deadline of 75 days prior to the call for this tour. This tour includes over four hours of strenuous guided walking over approximately 2 ½ miles, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be uneven surfaces to negotiate. The tour sequence, as requested by the Vatican, will require guests to retrace their steps through areas already viewed when visiting the Carriage Museum. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair or guests with mobility concerns. Lunch is on your own and there is a cafeteria on site. Certain areas on the tour, such as the Niccoline Chapel or Saint Peter’s Treasury, may on occasion be closed for Vatican functions. On those occasions, they will be substituted with other areas of the Vatican considered equally private and exclusive. The order of sites viewed or visited may vary. This tour cannot operate on Sundays or Catholic holidays. The Vatican is a very popular attraction in Rome that draws large numbers of visitors. Neither the cruise line or the local tour operator have any control over crowds at the venues. Given this, guests should be prepared to wait in lines and understand the tour scheduling can only be approximate. This tour must be purchased no later than 10 days prior to the operating date. Cancellations made within 10 days or less are subject to a 100 percent cancellation penalty.

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