Vatican City Walking Tour with Sistine Chapel

Your experience

Highlights

• To see the magnificent frescoes of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, delve into an array of artistic creations by Raphael, Caravaggio, and other master painters. Unfold narratives that are centuries old from around the world which have influenced our history. Explore tales from Europe or even remote corners regarding ancient cultures that are long lost. Walk along with others on this route to experience the sense of space where historic time lived, through the Belvedere Courtyard and Octagonal.

Full description

Take a look at Vatican City to start tracing history. You will see the palaces of emperors and the highest cathedrals as well as museums that have been rooted for over five centuries by Roman pontiffs. Don’t hesitate to dive into the world of art and culture with a visit to the Vatican Museums. Walk through halls filled with masterpieces by Raphael or Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. And then step into the Sistine Chapel and marvel at its walls adorned with Michelangelo's frescoes.The Pinacoteca is a wonderful place to visit where you will be able to see masterpieces by Giotto, Leonardo, and Caravaggio. In addition to these renowned painters' works, the museum also has in its possession some notable contemporary pieces by Van Gogh, Matisse, and Moore. You will miss out if you do not take time to walk through the Belvedere Courtyard and view the very ancient statue known as “Laocoön”. Along with the Etruscan and Egyptian museums, classical antiquity’s most important masterpieces are on show. Furthermore, if your appetite for learning includes cultures beyond Europe, why not pay a visit to the Ethnological Museum or any other of its equivalents?

Includes

• Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with an official guide and headsets that enhance the ability to hear the guide better.

Not includes

• Before going to museums, travelers need to consider the restrictions in the dress code policy that are applicable in most museums. These restrictions involve both male and female visitors ensuring that their knees and shoulders are covered by appropriate clothes. In certain areas, there is no entry into the public sphere, particularly during religious or national holidays. On the other hand, for children, a good document would be an identification card or student card, which contains their picture and date of validity; while Vatican Museums offer audio headsets free of charge. If any failure occurs, it must be reported immediately to your guide. Also, keep in mind that tour times can vary depending on Vatican administration hours, thus there may be some sudden changes.

What to bring

Not allowed

• Lots of shorts, short skirts, sleeveless shirts.

Know before you go

• While visiting a museum, it is important for all individuals to keep in mind the modest dress code; both males and females need to make sure their knees and shoulders are covered. In order for you to fully enjoy the sights, we will steer clear of them during religious services or national events when they may be closed. With an ID card that includes photographs and expiration dates, children as well as students are not allowed to enter.
• In addition, you should remember that the earphones can only be found in the Vatican Museums. If any problem occurs, do not delay, but address it to your guide immediately.
• Sometimes, reservations are required; however, it can be different depending on the number of available rooms at Vatican City. In addition, when planning an event in Vatican City, one should consider their decision about the booking dates as a standard for making any other changes.