Rome: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour & Church entrance

Activity Information

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    2.5 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

Your experience

Highlights

  • Marvel at the most majestic Museums in the world.
  • Take a look of the most unique arworks of history. Explore the Museums, Sistine Chapel & the Church with a skip-the-line acces.

Full description

The tour isn't your typical stroll through generic pieces but a showcase of the pivotal masterpieces one must witness at the museum. Professional guides with a passion for their craft lead these groups; not only do they provide expert guidance, but they do so with official licenses under their belts. The tour takes visitors through several galleries including the Pio Clementino Museum and the Gallery of the Candelabras, known for their breathtaking displays. This is further complemented by stops at the Gallery of Geographical Maps and the exquisite Gallery of Tapestries— all leading up to a mesmerizing visit to the Raphael Rooms followed by the iconic Sistine Chapel. And upon completion of this enlightening journey, St. Peter's Church grants you its presence as well. With an impressive collection amounting to around 70,000 works, Vatican Museums boast Roman sculptures and Renaissance paintings that have found their way into the church's possession over centuries— a collection curated by the Catholic Church and papacy themselves. However, out of these remarkable collections numbering twenty thousand, only a fraction get to be displayed...

Includes

  • Included in the package is an expert tour guide, granting you exclusive skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica.
  • The headsets are provided to guarantee quality audio assistance all along your tour together with the guide.

Not includes

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off plus food and drinks.

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Long pants
  • Long-sleeved shirt.

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Passing through the Vatican security check is mandatory for all visitors.