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PRIVATE Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

This tour is designed for those who want to explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums, admiring the works of art collected by the Popes …More

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PRIVATE Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

This tour is designed for those who want to explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums, admiring the works of art collected by the Popes...

3 hours

5.0 (20)

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$91

Exclusive Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Group Tour

Exclusive Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour and Tickets Take in the magnificent artworks held at the Vatican with an art historian …More

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Exclusive Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Group Tour

Exclusive Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour and Tickets Take in the magnificent artworks held at the Vatican with an art historian...

2 hours 30 minutes

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$159

Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica Tour

Discover the treasures of the Vatican on a private guided walking tour designed for art, history, and culture lovers. Skip the ticket lines and explore …More

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Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica Tour

Discover the treasures of the Vatican on a private guided walking tour designed for art, history, and culture lovers. Skip the ticket lines and explore...

3 hours 30 minutes

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$198

Unlock Vatican: Private Guided Tour of Museums & Sistine Chapel

Discover the treasures of Vatican City on a private guided tour through the Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Skip the ticket lines and …More

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Unlock Vatican: Private Guided Tour of Museums & Sistine Chapel

Discover the treasures of Vatican City on a private guided tour through the Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Skip the ticket lines and...

3 hours 30 minutes

4.9 (13)

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$215

Vatican Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide & Optional Tour

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entry ticket, host assistance, and a digital audio tour. Meet our staff near the Vatican Museums entrance at …More

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Vatican Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide & Optional Tour

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entry ticket, host assistance, and a digital audio tour. Meet our staff near the Vatican Museums entrance at...

2 hours

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$57

St. Peter's Guided Tour & Dome Climb Option-Priority Access

Start with an expert-led tour of St. Peter's Basilica, a masterpiece of architecture and the heart of the Catholic Church. With priority access, you'll marvel …More

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St. Peter's Guided Tour & Dome Climb Option-Priority Access

Start with an expert-led tour of St. Peter's Basilica, a masterpiece of architecture and the heart of the Catholic Church. With priority access, you'll marvel...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$34

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in Rome (opt. St. Peter)

Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in a truly personal way, with an experienced and licensed guide in a 3 hour …More

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in Rome (opt. St. Peter)

Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in a truly personal way, with an experienced and licensed guide in a 3 hour...

165 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation

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$200

ROME: Lights of Rome: Walking Tour by Night

What’s more romantic than a night walk on the streets of Rome’s city centre? Discover some of the most beautiful attractions later after the sunset, …More

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ROME: Lights of Rome: Walking Tour by Night

What’s more romantic than a night walk on the streets of Rome’s city centre? Discover some of the most beautiful attractions later after the sunset,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$94

Street Art Tour of Rome: off the beaten track with a local

This tour reveals a different side of Rome, where remarkable street art, modern history, and authentic neighborhoods come together to tell the story of the …More

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Street Art Tour of Rome: off the beaten track with a local

This tour reveals a different side of Rome, where remarkable street art, modern history, and authentic neighborhoods come together to tell the story of the...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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$45

Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Visit the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and the church of San Pedro Skip the line will save you time and avoid stress. Your guide …More

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Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Visit the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and the church of San Pedro Skip the line will save you time and avoid stress. Your guide...

180 to 210 minutes

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$341

Rome Fast Track Entry St Peter Basilica Grottoes and Square

Bypass the queues and enjoy a fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check. Then, begin your journey in St. Peter's Square …More

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Rome Fast Track Entry St Peter Basilica Grottoes and Square

Bypass the queues and enjoy a fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check. Then, begin your journey in St. Peter's Square...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$40

Skip The Line Ticket Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Entry

Make the most of your valuable vacation time by skipping the long lines at the Vatican Museums with our self-guided tour. Save hours of waiting …More

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Skip The Line Ticket Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Entry

Make the most of your valuable vacation time by skipping the long lines at the Vatican Museums with our self-guided tour. Save hours of waiting...

2 to 4 hours

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$51

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Cover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in just hours with this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into …More

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Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Cover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in just hours with this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$148

Exclusive Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel After Hour Tour

Take an afternoon stroll through the Vatican with an easy-going guide who offers a leisurely exploration of the Vatican Museums. Enjoy the quieter atmosphere away …More

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Exclusive Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel After Hour Tour

Take an afternoon stroll through the Vatican with an easy-going guide who offers a leisurely exploration of the Vatican Museums. Enjoy the quieter atmosphere away...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$80

Sketching of the view over Rome from Pincio terrace with Guido

We will sketch the monuments or the most beautiful views of Rome from the Pincio terrace, we will make several stops to draw and admire …More

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Sketching of the view over Rome from Pincio terrace with Guido

We will sketch the monuments or the most beautiful views of Rome from the Pincio terrace, we will make several stops to draw and admire...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$51

Skip the Line Ticket Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Skip lines, explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace with a map—no guide, full access, no stress. …More

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Skip the Line Ticket Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Skip lines, explore Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace with a map—no guide, full access, no stress....

1 to 3 hours

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$48

Excursion from Rome to Tivoli: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este

Departing DA Rome, the guided tour takes you to Tivoli, a town rich in history and artistic beauty, located about 30 km from the capital. …More

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Excursion from Rome to Tivoli: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este

Departing DA Rome, the guided tour takes you to Tivoli, a town rich in history and artistic beauty, located about 30 km from the capital....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$187

Private Vatican Tour for Children & Families with Kid-Friendly Guide

Join this private 2.5-hours tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel tailored for children and families. Admire world-famous masterpieces and learn about the history of …More

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Private Vatican Tour for Children & Families with Kid-Friendly Guide

Join this private 2.5-hours tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel tailored for children and families. Admire world-famous masterpieces and learn about the history of...

2 hours 30 minutes

4.9 (11)

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$261

This is a superb half-day tour to see the treasures of the Vatican in the company of a top-rated and very knowledgeable guide. Inside you'll …More

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Vatican City Tour with Sistine Chapel

This is a superb half-day tour to see the treasures of the Vatican in the company of a top-rated and very knowledgeable guide. Inside you'll...

3 hours

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$181

Skip-the-line Tour of the Vatican Sistine Chapel St Peter Basilica & Popes Tombs

The Vatican is home to a portion of the world's most noteworthy show-stoppers, from traditional figures to the perfect works of art of Raphael and …More

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Skip-the-line Tour of the Vatican Sistine Chapel St Peter Basilica & Popes Tombs

The Vatican is home to a portion of the world's most noteworthy show-stoppers, from traditional figures to the perfect works of art of Raphael and...

3 hours

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$170

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Which Rome Literary, Art & Music Tours have Free Cancellation?

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I need a ride! Which Rome Literary, Art & Music Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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