Vatican Museum, Vatacombs and St Peters

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This very popular tour will cover most of the famous Vatican City, the Vatican Museums, The Sistine Chapel, The "Vatacombs" (underground tombs of former Popes) and St. Peter's Basilica

You will see highlights from arguably the most important collection of art in the world, include The Rooms of Raphael, The Sistine Chapel, and The Belvedere Courtyard. The guide will provides you with a comprehensive overview on all you will see, especially about The Sistine Chapel and the famous painter Michelangelo.

After leaving The Sistine Chapel, you will be led through the underground level, called "The Vatacombs," a rarely seen area of the Vatican where tombs of the former popes are located.
We will then head up into St Peter's Basilica, the largest basilica in the world built over what are believed to be the bones of St. Peter.
Included in this visit are 'The Pieta', the famous Dome designed by Michelangelo, the massive Baldacchino sculpted in bronze by Bernini, the Transfiguration by Raphael and other monuments of artistic importance.
The tour ends outside the magnificent Basilica where we will hear about the history of the Vatican State, The Swiss Guard, and how St Peter's Square was designed.

This tour is identical to the first part of the tour “Vatican Afternoon Tour / Vatican Morning Tour”. If you do NOT want to have a guided tour for the Vatacombs and St Peters Basilica, please book the tour “Vatican Afternoon Tour / Vatican Morning Tour” instead!


Important Information:
- Tour Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Tour is in English
- Children under 7 years old are free. All other pay normal price!
- Entrance tickets to Vatican and Vatican Museum is INCLUDED in your ticket (this you normally pay directly at the Vatican and is equivalent to min. EUR 20 per person.
- There are NO hidden or extra Costs or Fees!
- You will skip all official/public queues, and they can be VERY long, up to several hours. However on certain days like bank holidays, weekends and religious holidays there might be some lines. This cannot be avoided, but these lines will be far shorter than the public ones!
- Cancellations can happen at very short notice. In these cases we will contact you and offer you alternative tour dates or get you full refund! 
- There is a strict dress code at the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men. Sandals are considered appropriate.
- Due to security and security checks, we strongly recommend that you do not bring any large bags or packages!
- This tour is conducted as a walking tour, as no vehicles are allowed inside the Vatican, so please wear appropriate footwear!
- This tour ends at The Vatican City!