Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Tour in Vatican City
Overview
Treat yourself to a guided tour to discover the majestic art collection of the Roman Catholic Church, without stress and long queues!
Once inside the Museums, we will begin this wonderful journey with the Tapestry Gallery, the sumptuous Gallery of Geographical Maps, the Borgia Apartments up to the marvelous Raphael's Rooms, frescoed by the painter Rapahel and his pupils; the "School of Athens" painting.
Finally, you will reach the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece: a true jewel of universal art.This is the place where the Conclave takes place and it is not allowed to speak inside. Your Guide will have previously provided you with all the details necessary to fully enjoy this special place.
Looking up you will find yourself immersed in a whirlwind of colors and unique representations, that you will be able to admire without any stress.
Your visit will end by walking along the iconic Spiral Staircase - inspired by the Scala del Bramante - which will lead you to the exit.
Once inside the Museums, we will begin this wonderful journey with the Tapestry Gallery, the sumptuous Gallery of Geographical Maps, the Borgia Apartments up to the marvelous Raphael's Rooms, frescoed by the painter Rapahel and his pupils; the "School of Athens" painting.
Finally, you will reach the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece: a true jewel of universal art.This is the place where the Conclave takes place and it is not allowed to speak inside. Your Guide will have previously provided you with all the details necessary to fully enjoy this special place.
Looking up you will find yourself immersed in a whirlwind of colors and unique representations, that you will be able to admire without any stress.
Your visit will end by walking along the iconic Spiral Staircase - inspired by the Scala del Bramante - which will lead you to the exit.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket with priority access
- Professional Guide
- Mandatory audio device with disposable earphones from 11 participants
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
You will visit the Tapestry Gallery, the sumptuous Gallery of Geographical Maps, the Borgia Apartments up to the marvelous Raphael's Rooms, frescoed by the painter Rapahel and his pupils; you will admire the "School of Athens", one of the best known paintings by him.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Finally, you will reach the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
You will visit the Tapestry Gallery, the sumptuous Gallery of Geographical Maps, the Borgia Apartments up to the marvelous Raphael's Rooms, frescoed by the painter Rapahel and his pupils; you will admire the "School of Athens", one of the best known paintings by him.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Finally, you will reach the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
TroyG888
April 2022
Excellent tour and guide by David. My first time here and I was in awe having learnt and marveled at so much!
Excellent tour and guide by David. My first time here and I was in awe having learnt and marveled at so much!GoGigit
May 2022
Davide explains great and he makes it interesting and super fun. He has practical tips and goes the extra mile.
Davide explains great and he makes it interesting and super fun. He has practical tips and goes the extra mile.luciesE5362FV
May 2022
Davide was a great tour guide, very friendly with a great sense of humour :) would definitely recommend!
Davide was a great tour guide, very friendly with a great sense of humour :) would definitely recommend!Quest561985
May 2022
Very interesting tour in Vatican City. The guided tour is much more informative than just walk around. Friendly guide enthusiastic and funny. Easy to book and meet them, no need to find your way alone.
Very interesting tour in Vatican City. The guided tour is much more informative than just walk around. Friendly guide enthusiastic and funny. Easy to book and meet them, no need to find your way alone.743asbj_rnn
May 2022
She was very informative and easily understandable. The tour took approximately 3,5 hour which was appropriate
She was very informative and easily understandable. The tour took approximately 3,5 hour which was appropriateGlasgowmtvernon
May 2022
Excellent tour. Tour guide Rita was extremely knowledgeable, passionate and very amiable. Plenty of time allocated to see the magnificent exhibits. Disappointed that when booking, the company refused us to use the discount code we had been given by our AirBnB hosts.
Excellent tour. Tour guide Rita was extremely knowledgeable, passionate and very amiable. Plenty of time allocated to see the magnificent exhibits. Disappointed that when booking, the company refused us to use the discount code we had been given by our AirBnB hosts.