Vatican information by monorailgold
Here is a little more information on the Vatican museums and Sistine chapel. There are three tours offered by the Vatican. They are 1) the museum and Sistine chapel. 2) Vatican gardens. 3) vatican gardens and Sistine chapel (for already formed groups of 20 or more). The museum and Sistine chapel tour takes 2 hours and passes through the Pio Clementino, the geographical maps and tapestries galleries, the Raphael's rooms and the Sistine Chapel. From March-October there are tours at 10:30, 12:00 and 2:00, Monday - Friday. November - February everyday but Sundays at 10:30. It costs 21.50 euros and includes entrance fee and headset. The garden tour last 2 hours and takes you on a tour of the small independant state. It cost 13.50 euros and includes the headset. From March - October on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at 10:00, and from November - February on Saturday only at 10:00. The group tours for the vatican and sistine chapel lasts 2 hours and takes place every weekday with advanced reservations. It costs 21.50 and includes the headset. The group tour of the gardens and sistine chapel lasts 3 hours and goes everday except Wednesday and Sunday, with advanced reservations. The cost is 25.50 and includes admission to the museums and headset. The garden tour lasts 2 hours, everyday except Wednesday and Sundays. It costs 13.50 including headset. It is possible to reserve a tour. You must fax a request and include the names of all the participants. If you do not receive a written reply from the vatican they do not consider the reservation valid. If you do receive a confirmation from them, you must present it at the desk on the day of the visit. You may book up to one month in advance. The fax number is 06 6988 5100.
You do not have to wait in line if you have a reservation. If you are facing the museum entrance doors, the line on the right is for people with reservations. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour. Remember to wear proper attire.
