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Vatican Museum Marvels, St Peter's Basilica, And Sistine Chapel

Day Trip, Group Tour

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Embark on a compelling journey into the heart of Vatican City from the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. Replete with skip-the-line entry and expert-led guidance, this tour unravels the majestic wonders of Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica.

Vatican Museum Marvels, St Peter's Basilica, and Sistine Chapel

Your Rome adventure begins with a convenient pickup from Civitavecchia, setting off towards Vatican City in an intimate small group setting, where your expert guide awaits. With your sought-after skip-the-line access, bypass the waiting crowds and step onto the panoramic terrace, where the magnificent dome of Saint Peter's looms above the captivating Vatican Gardens.

Discover astonishing collections rich with masterpieces by luminaries such as Bernini, Raphael, and Botticelli. Experience first-hand the legacy of the Vatican's popes, who have, over centuries, enhanced the Vatican's charm with eclectic artworks. Marvel at the striking beauty of ancient Roman statues, immerse in the grandeur of the Tapestry Hall, and get lost in the intricate detail of the Hall of the Painted Maps.

The tour's pinnacle is the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's highly acclaimed “Last Judgment” is displayed—an awe-inspiring spectacle. The itinerary offers flexibility to suit all fitness levels, with ample free time at each stop to explore at your pace or relax in designated seating areas.

Savor the magic of Vatican City's treasures with a tour offering exclusivity, in-depth exploration, and a seamless experience—all in the convenient and picturesque locale of Civitavecchia, Italy.

Please Note: This tour is not available for disabled persons with wheelchairs, strollers, and scooters. It is mandatory according to the official Vaticans ticktes office that guests with disabilities book a private tour with a special itinerary dedicated for them. The Vatican Museums reserve the right to deny entrance to any individual not adhering to their entrance rules and restrictions. All guests' full names and passport numbers MUST be provided above in the appropriate field at the time of booking. Bookings placed without the required passport information will not be confirmed.

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Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Small
 
Activity Type(s)
Scenic, Cultural, Historical
 
Tour Duration
6.5 Hours
 
Activity Level
Easy
 
Tour Leaves From
An approximate 10 to15-minute each way complimentary shuttle is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
 
Food/Beverage Provided
Not Included
 
Special Instructions
As you will be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men. Sensible, rubber-soled comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
 
Restrictions
This tour is not available for disabled persons with wheelchairs, strollers, and scooters. It is mandatory according to the official Vaticans ticktes office that guests with disabilities book a private tour with a special itinerary dedicated for them. The Vatican Museums reserve the right to deny entrance to any individual not adhering to their entrance rules and restrictions, including but not limited to, providing proper identification or for not conforming to the dress code. Due to recent changes in Vatican security protocols, every participant must provide at time of booking: full name and a copy of the identity card or passport. Furthermore you may be asked to present your ID or passport throughout the tour, so please ensure that you have a valid form of identification on you at all times. For safety reasons, visitors may have to pass through metal detectors and there is sometimes a line for this.
Location Overview
Italy
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About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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About Shore Excursions Group

About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.