Sistine Chapel Access plus St.Peter's and Crypts

Discover all the most impressive secrets of the Vatican on this comprehensive tour of the smallest country in the world. Discover all the most impressive secrets of the Vatican on this comprehensive tour of the smallest country in the world.This is the ideal trip for those with limited time who don’t want to miss the beauty of the Sistine Chapel or St Peter’s Basilica; on this quality two hour escorted experience, not only will you set eyes upon the famous Basilica, you will be the first inside. Meet up with your charming guide outside the Vatican Museums before official opening hours. Skip all the lines and walk straight into the Sistine Chapel. Absorb the timeless beauty of this awe-inspiring work of art. Within Michelangelo’s magnificent chapel, the serene atmosphere created by the absence of crowds will elate you like no other tour will. Once you have had your fill of the splendid Creation of Adam and the infamous Last Judgement, it is time to move on to St Peter’s Basilica. Your escort will lead you through the side access to the Basilica directly from the exit of the Sistine Chapel, once again avoiding the tedious queuing. Inside, the staggering beauty of the architecture will blow you away. Here you can set eyes upon Michelangelo’s moving Pieta and Bernini’s towering masterpiece: a baroque baldachin with twirling columns. Last but not least is an incursion into the Crypts of the Popes, housed in the space between the older fourth century Basilica and St Peter’s, built on top. Wrap up the visit by stepping out onto Bernini’s architectural masterpiece: St Peter’s Square. Languages English Possible amendments St. Peter's Basilica and other religious sites may be closed to the public due to last minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers a longer tour of the Vatican Museums in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour. While we undertake to tell guests beforehand if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible. In these cases, we are unable to provide refunds or discounts Redeem informationVoucher type: Printed and e-VoucherPrinted voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activityLocationStart point: Corner of Viale Vaticano and Via TunisiOur coordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point. End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening dates07:20 - 09:20Duration: 2 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideRequirementsShoulders and knees must be covered, no low cut or sleeveless tops and no shorts are permitted. This applies to both men and women. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our Tours. Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your Tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance. Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Please be advised that the Vatican Museum requires the first name and last name of ALL travellers participating to this activity.