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Vatican VIP Experience

3 Reviews 1.33 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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from $159.58 per person

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St. Peter's Square is an open urban space located in the Vatican City, within the city of Rome, and precedes, like a great room, St. Peter's Basilica
Simon Peter, also known as Saint Peter, Cephas or simply Peter, was, according to multiple New Testament passages, one of the most prominent disciples of Jesus of Nazareth.
Sfera con sfera, also known as the Pomodoro sphere is a series of bronze sculptures created by the Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Vatican Museums Rome, I recommend paying attention to the Bramante staircase. It is an old helical staircase, a fabulous piece, located at the exit of the museum.
One of our groups within the Museums.
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Overview

With the reservation you will have priority entry to the museums without wasting time, which will generate less stress and more time available for other activities.
The ticket is collected directly at the meeting point.

What's Included

  • Tickets
  • Headphones
  • Vatican guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Vatican Museums
    Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00120, Italy

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    Vatican Museums

    The Vatican Museums are the galleries and group of rooms of artistic value owned by the Church and accessible to the public in the Vatican City.They display works from an extensive collection of the Catholic Church.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Sistine Chapel

    The Sistine Chapel is a chapel of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. It is the most famous room of the palace complex. You will enjoy the most important works of Miguel Angel Buonaroti: Raphael, the final judgment, the passages of the bible counted with frescoes.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican VIP Experience?

    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-278392P1

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican VIP Experience?
    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.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Tickets.
    • headphones.
    • vatican guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
    A:

    The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
    A:

    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?
    A:

    Accessibility information for the Vatican VIP Experience is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
    A:

    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican VIP Experience 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
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
    A:

    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.

    Oct 2026

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    • Headphones
    • Vatican guide

    Additional Info

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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
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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