Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Private Tour

Epic Half-Day Private Tour of the Vatican Museums: Art and History Exploration.

The Vatican Museums constitute one of the most sensational preserves of cultural and artistic wealth right at the very center of Vatican City.

In this half-day tour, walk an estimated 2,000 rooms covering almost 9 miles (15 km) of astonishing galleries and hallways.

Your journey begins with immediate entry into the Vatican Museums by means of a special Skip-the-Line Access doorway.

See the largest private art collection in existence today, slowly amassed over many centuries by both Catholic Church and papacy—rooms now open to general public where once only Pope himself could admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's famous frescoes or works by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio—detail upon detail; Pinturicchio—the color itself; Perugino—composition raised to sublime heights.

Walk through the Raphael Rooms.

They are four linked spaces filled with beautiful art by Raphael and his helpers.

Each area shares a different story, showing the heart of the Renaissance.

As you near the Sistine Chapel get ready to be amazed.

Its holy beauty has Michelangelo's paintings on both the roof and the altar wall going beyond what words can say about art.

Look up at the grand 'Last Judgment' and think about the detailed scenes from Genesis like the famous 'Creation of Adam.' The Sistine Chapel is a safe place where smart art, history, and belief come together.

The holy mood still rings with soft sounds from many years of love and drive.

This trip will stay with you long after you leave these grand halls.

Whether you love art, value history, or just seek wonder, this short tour promises a mix of culture and lasting memories.

The plan inside the Vatican Museums can change based on how many people are there and the rules made by the Vatican.

Getting into the Vatican Museums means wearing the right clothes; shorts, short skirts, and bare shoulders are not allowed.

NOTE: - The new rules for the museum say that tickets must be made personal and match with the ID of the holder.

- It is very important to give the full name of every person in the sent information.