Start your day with a quieter visit to the Vatican Museums before peak hours, then enjoy a scenic boat tour along the Tiber River. Make the most out of your time with this original combination of sightseeing across Rome.
About this tour:
Flexible reservation
Guaranteed Departure
Avoid the waiting queues
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums before peak crowds
- Discover masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms
- Skip-the-line tickets included for a smoother, faster visit
- Cruise the Tiber River with a 24-hour boat pass
- Admire iconic Rome landmarks from a unique perspective
Beat the crowds at the Vatican Museums
Step inside the Vatican Museums before the general public with skip-the-line tickets. With a licensed English-speaking guide, you’ll dive into centuries of art, history, and spirituality without the usual rush. Walk through galleries filled with treasures, admire ancient sculptures, and gaze at Raphael’s rooms. The tour culminates in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you can take your time to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece in peace, long before the crowds pour in.
Sail on the Tiber River
After the Vatican, switch perspectives and see the Eternal City from the water. Your 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off boat ticket lets you explore Rome at your own pace along the River Tiber. Cruise past landmarks like Castel Sant’Angelo, Tiber Island, and Trastevere, and get on or off at any pier that suits your plans. It’s a relaxing, scenic way to reach different parts of the city—no traffic, no stress, just Rome at its most beautiful.
Flexibility meets discovery in Rome
This combo tour is ideal for travelers who want a mix of guided insight and independent exploration. The morning’s guided Vatican visit gives you deep cultural context, while the river cruise offers freedom to create your own itinerary afterward. With multilingual audio commentary on board, you’ll learn about the sights as you go—whether you’re on a romantic getaway or a culture-packed trip with friends, this is Rome your way.
Important Information
Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this group tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
Please note that the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary, depending on restrictions decided by the museum board.
The guided tour will culminate at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to reach St. Peter's Square, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the best route to take, if you want to reach it on your own. The guide will not accompany you inside the Basilica, allowing you to spend additional time there at your own pace.
Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access. All visitors must have a photo ID for the security check. The Vatican Museums imposes a mandatory dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered, otherwise you will not be able to enter.
For security reasons, power banks are not permitted inside the Vatican Museums. Please leave them at the designated deposit area at the entrance, where they will be securely stored and available for collection at the conclusion of your tour.
Important Notice: Jubilee Year 2025
As 2025 is the Jubilee Year, a period of major religious celebrations and events, tour schedules may be subject to changes beyond our control due to decisions by the Holy See and Jubilee initiatives. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding regarding any adjustments that may arise.
BOAT LINE ON TEVERE RIVER:
Please note that there are no food or beverage services on board the boat, however, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Restroom facilities are available on board.
We regret to inform you that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Boats operate daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with departures approximately every 30 minutes.
Please note: This is a voucher, not a ticket. You can use this voucher to collect your tickets at your chosen embarkation point.
Rain Policy
This tour runs on rain or shine.
Included
Meeting Point
Find below the Vatican Museums tour meeting point. For the Tiber River cruise you’ll find all the boarding point locations listed in the attached voucher.
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Meet your guide on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano, find us holding a white sign with the "Towns of Italy" logo.
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