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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Trastevere Lunch Shore Excursion
Use timed entry at the Papal City on a private tour, plus enjoy a Roman meal & cruise port transfers
8 h
Enjoy the ultimate Roman day tailored exclusively for your party, from the height of papal power to Rome's bohemian quarter, west of the Tiber River. Start with port pickup, then meet your private guide with timed entry tickets to explore the Vatican Museums, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, and enter St. Peter's Basilica. Then, transition to Trastevere for a traditional meal and a visit to the Basilica di Santa Maria. Finish with a convenient transfer back to the port.
What's included
See the best of the Vatican in just a day
Expert English-speaking guide (3 hours at the Vatican)
Dedicated tour leader (2 hours in Trastevere)
Private round-trip transfer from Civitavecchia
Pre-reserved Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tickets
Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
Guided tour of Trastevere, including Piazza Trilussa
Authentic Roman lunch and gelato stop
Private group experience
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your driver at Civitavecchia Port
Your private tour begins with luxury departure from the cruise port. Meet your transfer vehicle for the approximately 90-minute scenic and comfortable drive into Rome.
Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Once in Rome, meet your local guide to use your timed entry tickets to bypass the crowds. You will see must-sees like the Pio Clementino (home to the Laocoön), the Gallery of Maps, Nero’s Bathtub, the Raphael Rooms (School of Athens), and the Borgia Apartments before a silent visit to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Exit the Sistine Chapel to follow your expert guide down the Scala Regia for privileged, direct entry to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s canopy.
Transfer to Trastevere
After your Vatican tour, say goodbye to your guide, and transfer to the charming Trastevere neighborhood in a private vehicle. Arrive into Piazza Trilussa to meet your tour leader.
Enjoy lunch and gelato
Then, enjoy an authentic Roman meal at a delicious local restaurant. After lunch, cool down with a traditional gelato stop.
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Tue, 14 Jul 2026
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