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The Best of Vatican Walking Tour

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Overview

Experience the ancient Vatican State and visit one of the richest museums in the western world. Your professional local guide will introduce you to the overwhelming beauty of the Sistine Chapel. What is the importance of St. Peter’s Basilica? You will discover many artifacts of European history. You will finish the tour at St. Peter’s square. What is so special about its architectural artworks?

In order to get inside the museums with your guide and skip the line, you must book this tour at least 30 days prior to the day of the visit. Otherwise, the tour will be open air.

What's Included

  • Professional Local Tour Guide
  • Vatican Museum Entrance Fee
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Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Best of Vatican Walking Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-199032P2

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Best of Vatican Walking Tour?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Professional Local Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Vatican Museum Entrance Fee.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Best of Vatican Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best of Vatican Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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