Overview
Experience Rome effortlessly with the Vatican Museums & Open Bus Combo Pass. Skip the lines and enjoy escorted entry to the Vatican Museums, marveling at iconic galleries like the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Sistine Chapel. Choose pre-booked time slots for convenience. Complement your visit with a panoramic Open Bus tour, passing landmarks like the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo. Enjoy free WiFi and multilingual audio commentary. Book now for a seamless Roman adventure!
What's included
- ✓Escorted entry assistance to the Vatican Museums
- ✓Access to the Vatican’s iconic galleries
- ✓Free WiFi and multilingual audio commentary onboard
- ✓One Run Open Bus ticket (non-stop journey)
- ✓Pre-booked tickets to the Vatican Museums
- ✕Guided tour of the Vatican Museum
- ✕Hop-on Hop-off bus option
- ✕Food and drinks
- ✕Tips and gratuities
What you'll do
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The Vatican Museums (Italian: Musei Vaticani; Latin: Musea Vaticana) are Christian and art museums located within the city boundaries of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The museums contain roughly 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display,and currently employ 640 people who work in 40 different administrative, scholarly, and restoration departments
⏱ 2 hours - 2
It is known throughout the world both to be the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope (in the past also some papal coronations) are held, both to be decorated with one of the most famous and celebrated works of art of the artistic civilization Western, the frescoes by Michelangelo Buonarroti, which cover the Vault (1508-1512) and the bottom wall (of the Last Judgement) above the altar (1535-1541).
⏱ 1 hour
Availability & pricing
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$58
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Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The selected time slot corresponds to your Vatican Museums entry. Entry time cannot be changed or refunded for late arrivals
- Bring a valid ID or passport for verification. Meet 15 minutes before your entry at Piazza del Risorgimento
- Dress modestly for Vatican entry (no shorts or sleeveless tops). Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Allow extra time for security checks
- No large bags or glass bottles allowed
- Colosseum Archeological Area stop is closed indefinetely. Delays, reduced frequency, and route alterations may occur due to traffic and road closures.
- Vatican as a Place of Worship: The Vatican is an active place of worship, and unforeseen closures may occur. As these are beyond our control, we cannot offer refunds.
- Accessibility for Disabled Visitors: The tour route may not suit all mobility needs. Please contact us in advance so we can organize a suitable tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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