Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• Behold the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel.
• An art historian guide will take you through the Vatican Museums so that your time is optimized and you can enjoy the rich collection of art gathered by the Popes.
• Tapestries 
• Maps 
• We have them all in the Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, and Pio-Clementino Museum!
• And of course, who can forget about those famous frescoes: The Last Judgement, The Creation of Adam...

Full description

Gaze upon the spectacular ceiling painted by the Italian artist Michelangelo, known throughout the entire world for its artistic excellence. Discover the reason behind why Michelangelo nearly turned down what was considered one of the most challenging commissions an artist could undertake as you stand in awe before The Last Judgment fresco that covers the entire altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, along with The Creation of Adam on the ceiling. Find out how his final creation went on to be recognized as a cornerstone of the Renaissance! Gaze in wonder at the magnificent ceiling painted by Italian artist Michelangelo, known globally as a masterpiece of artistic achievement. Discover The Last Judgment fresco that adorns the entire altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, along with The Creation of Adam on the ceiling. Find out why Michelangelo was almost unwilling to take up such a challenging work order— and how this eventual piece would come to be recognized as one of the greatest contributions made during the rebirth of art and science, also known as The Renaissance.

Includes

• Vatican Museums entry tickets
• Live guide
• Headsets

Not includes

• Tips

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Weapons or sharp objects.