A Day in Rome & Vatican City Tour
See Rome's most exciting (and famous) landmarks, then tour St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City to experience the Sistine Chapel in real life.
From the port, you'll be driven over to the Eternal City. Your group will then visit one of the world’s holiest places: Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums to experience the Sistine Chapel in real life, including Michelangelo’s heavenly ceiling fresco. Once you exit, stop for a picture at St. Peter’s Square and enjoy free time in Rome’s city center. Then marvel at the grand exterior and piazza before your return to the ship.
Energy Level
Duration
10.5 Hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
Enjoy your free time in Piazza San Pietro, and grab something to eat while admiring 360º of stunning views
Visit Vatican City (the world’s smallest country) where a guide will take you through the museum over to Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel
Feast your eyes on St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica's and Apostolic Palace's exterior piazza whose grand semicircular colonnade frames the entrance
Need to know
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Dress code alert: visitors must cover their knees and upper arms; mini-skirts, shorts, low-cut shirts are not allowed, and men must remove their hats
Bags or backpacks over 15in/40cm are not allowed in The Vatican—they must be checked inside at the cloak room if planning to go inside
The order of sites visited may vary. Free time for lunch will be provided at St. Peter’s Square
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors should expect long periods of walking
Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
Approximately 2.5 hours of free time outside St. Peter's Basilica
Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
Sailors should expect crowds and lines during this Shore Thing
Approximately 1.5-hour drive to/from Civitavecchia and Rome
This Shore Thing is non-refundable once booked
Free time for this Shore Thing is approximate and may be affected by traffic conditions and long lines
Should the Basilica be open, expect long queues and the allotted free time may not be enough to enter the church
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
