Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

See the wonders of the Vatican Museums with no long waiting lines using our special skip-the-line tickets.

Take in a richer experience of great history and beautiful art that makes the Vatican Museums one of the top in the world.

This wide tour is made to give a close look at the huge collections of the museums, led by our smart guides who are approved by the Vatican.

Begin with what comprises the various parts of the Vatican Museums.

It is by no means accidental that the plural word "museums" has come into use-this great complex houses a most varied selection of specialized collections.

The paintings are unbelievable.

Works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio will be seen next in what is truly a treasury of genius.

These are works that have defined the course of art history.

Our guides will begin to unwrap the stories behind these paintings so that you can better understand the technique and inspiration of some of the most iconic artists.

Then we move on to the Egyptian Museum, where relics preserved ever so well come from the age of the Pharaohs.

A visitor will see mummies preserved amazingly well, and elaborate hieroglyphs, beautiful statues all works that call vividly to that ancient past.

Right next to this lies the Etruscan Museum which offers artifacts of that mysterious Etruscan civilization-in glimpses into their daily lives, religious rituals, and artistic accomplishments.

Discuss the value of these artifacts and their impact on Roman culture.

The juxtaposition is imposing at The Museum of Contemporary Art with works by great artists such as Matisse and Van Gogh who were the creators of modern and contemporary art.

Interesting review traces the development of art, continuing its function in relating to and influencing human experience.

Our expert guides will give you an understanding of artistic movements and influences that inspired these creators, connecting the past with the present.

Then speaks to Classical and Greco-Roman Antiquities, where figures and relics from old Greece and Rome live.

These long-lasting works, for example, the well-known Laocoön Group and the Belvedere Torso show the great quality and polish of those ages.

From their art wins one may learn about legend, rule, and daily life of those times.

To those who want to see more specific collections, the Philatelic and Numismatic museum offers a great look at how stamps and coins have changed over time with rare items from many countries.

On the other hand, in the Ethnological museum, there are pieces from different cultures around the world showing how much contact and interest the Vatican has had with so many human pasts.

These collections give an interesting look at what kind of effect and dealings the Vatican has had globally.