Rome: Skip-the-Line Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour

Highlights

• If you seek our help, be assured of being able to visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and even have the chance to see the Raphael Rooms. Also, skip-the-line tickets and VIP access will allow you to save time as you would otherwise have spent waiting in long queues. Moreover, you will be led around by an expert during your tour with great insights about "The Creation of Adam" painted by Michelangelo.

Full description

Embark on a guided visit to this place, and you will most likely visit one of the most famous chapels in the world. Its magnificent artwork, specifically "The Last Judgment," Michelangelo’s exquisite fresco, which adorns over 10,000 square feet of its ceiling and walls, would leave you mesmerized beyond words. St. Peter's is undoubtedly a gem among cathedrals worldwide and at the same time, it serves as the center of Vatican religiously. Resulting from not a few Italian masters of Renaissance architects like Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo were responsible for constructing this massive building from an earlier basilica. The Vatican Museums were established by Pope Julius II during the sixteenth century and now it contains some of the largest collections known for their arts in the world.At the interior lies a plethora of art gathered over the centuries by the pontiffs. The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, form just one section of what guests can marvel at. While situated within Vatican City, the Vatican Museums' entrance actually lies within Rome's borders in Italian territory. The Popes have served as both leaders and collectors of art; thus, it was at the beginning of the 16th century that Pope Julius II made it his mission to conserve this artistic bounty.The number of works of art housed in the Vatican Museums exceeds 70,000, and 20,000 are available for viewing at any given time. More than 6.5 million tourists annually visit the museums, with this high volume making it one of the most frequently visited museums in the world. The museums comprise 54 galleries that offer an insight into ancient art as well as a modern religious art collection. The Roman world is represented by ancient pieces from across Europe, including Renaissance artworks fabricated on-site in museum buildings, while another part displays contemporary representations involving Christian themes once revered there.Visiting these sites allows access to masterpieces produced by world-renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Raphael under a single roof.

Includes

• To buy a ticket for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, it is possible to choose an option with a tour guide; however, this choice is likely to be very popular and thus difficult to get, so it is recommended to order such tours beforehand.

Not includes

What to bring

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Vests are an essential fashion accessory for every gentleman.

Know before you go

• When going to the Sistine Chapel, it is required that all visitors wear clothes covering their shoulders and knees. Moreover, I would be glad if you could kindly inform me about the names and ages of all your accompanying persons.