Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

Half Day By Foot: A Pilgrimage Through the Vatican Museums An Odyssey In Art and History.

See the vast cultural and artistic holdings located in the very heart of Vatican City with a visit to some 2000 rooms covering nearly 9 miles (15 km) of stunning galleries and corridors on this half-day tour.

You may take your tour commencing inside swift entry through skipping lines at the door so you save time.

Bask in the glow of what many consider to be the largest collection of private art anywhere in the world, collected for centuries by popes and Catholic churches, now open only recently to any but papal pleasure.

Witness such marvels of painting as Michelangelo's famous frescoes; Botticelli's even lighter work; Ghirlandaio's detailed touches; Pinturicchio's colors; Perugino's sublime compositions.

Move through the Raphael Rooms, a set of four linked spaces decorated with fine art by Raphael and his pupils.

Each chamber tells a different tale showing the heart of the Renaissance.

As you get close to the Sistine Chapel, be ready to be caught off guard.

Its holy beauty, with Michelangelo's paintings on both ceiling and altar wall goes beyond simple art.

Look up at the stunning 'Last Judgment' and think about the detailed scenes from Genesis including the well-known 'Creation of Adam.' The Sistine Chapel is a place where history, belief, and top art meet.

The holy mood is filled with many years of worship and inspiration.

This is an experience that will stay with you.

Long after you have left these hallowed halls of memories, this half-day tour which offers a fulfilling yet entertainable cultural adventure remains best for art lovers, history seekers, and anybody looking for amazement.

The dress code is enforced going into the Vatican Museums, so no shorts, miniskirts, or uncovered shoulders are allowed.

NOTE: - As per new rules of museums, tickets have to be personified and matched with the ID document of the person.

- Full name and surname of each participant must be included in the provided information.