Vatican Skip the Line Guided Tour Museums and Sistine Chapel
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a journey through the wonders of the Vatican, starting with privileged access through the reserved group entrance of the Vatican Museums. Explore the Vatican's treasures, including the intricate tapestries in the Gallery of Tapestries, the mesmerizing maps in the Gallery of Maps, and the Gallery of the Candelabra, each telling its own story of artistic mastery and historical significance. The pinnacle of your tour awaits in the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, adorned with some of the world's most remarkable frescoes, like Michelangelo's iconic "Creation of Adam." Your guide will not only unveil the profound symbolism behind these masterpieces but will also share fascinating anecdotes and curiosities about Michelangelo and the history of the Chapel itself. Discover the Vatican's cultural gems in the company of a small, curated group, ensuring a personalized experience and the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the art, history, and spirituality of this extraordinary site.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance Tickets and Admission Fees for the Vatican Museums
- Radios & Headsets
- Entrance Tickets and Admission Fees for the Sistine Chapel
- Live Explanation with expert local tour guide
What's not
- Transports from hotel to the venue
- Food and Drinks
- Saint Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
The Vatican museums display works from the great collection built by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries. The Vatican museums are among the most visited and largest museums in the world and the most ancient ever established. In the early 16th century in fact, Pope Julius II founded the museums. Since then, thousands of artworks have been gathered.
Get ready to admire the breath-taking Sistine Chapel, decorated with some of the most beautiful frescoes ever made. The Sistine chapel is part of the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope. Although the Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, the amazing frescoes date back to the patronage of Pope Julius II, at the beginning of the 1500’. It was then when the pope commissioned Michelangelo painting the chapel's ceiling, a project that changed the course of Western art and is regarded as one of the major artistic accomplishments of human civilization. Even more famous is the Last Judgment, from Michelangelo as well. A special place requires special rules: As this is a holy place, there is a dress code policy to comply with. Knees, shoulders and backs must be covered. Pictures cannot be taken at any time. The tour guide cannot give share information concerning the chapel once already in. For this reason the explanation takes place before and after visiting the chapel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Check in with our staff inside the office
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- City Walkers Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica can be subject to sudden closures, in this case, the guide you will have an extended visit to the Vatican museums.
- Please note that due to security or ticket availability, there might be a slight change in scheduling and when this happens you will be notified.
- The Sistine Chapel can be subject to unforeseen closure for religious or political events
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3535 of 8352.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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