Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Semi Private Afternoon Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• Experience the divine mastery of Raphael at the Raphael Rooms, comprising the Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of the Candelabra.
• Do not forget to appreciate the elegance of Pine Courtyard on your approach towards Pio Clementine Museum— and be astounded when you step inside Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo unveils his celebrated frescoes that will leave you speechless.

Full description

Don't miss this one. It's a small group tour and you'll meet the guide at a spot close to Vatican Museums without having to stand in long queues— straight inside with your group of 12 or less people. Knowledgeable guides will take you through these massive museums. Walk through galleries upon galleries. History unfolds in each room you pass by. The beautifully decorated Gallery of the Maps, the exquisite Gallery of the Tapestries and the magnificent Gallery of the Candelabra are sure to leave you in awe. Courtyard after courtyard, museum after museum — your next stop is the Pine Courtyard which leads you to the Pio Clementine Museum where the sculpture 'Laocoön and His Sons' stands as a masterpiece among many others housed here. Raphael's Rooms tell different stories altogether but "The School of Athens" is a must-see before you enter Sistine Chapel where Michelangelo painted his famous frescos including “The Last Judgement” and “The Creation of Adam”. These works alone would be worth visiting for but there are also pieces by other great artists like Botticelli and Perugino waiting inside this chapel that has inspired awe in generations since it was created.

Includes

• The admission fees are all included in the professional and informative guide.
• Skip-the-line access.
• Small group with a maximum of 12 people
• Headsets will be provided when necessary. Instant confirmation.

Not includes

• Transportation to and from the hotel.
• Consumables.

What to bring

• If you ever find yourself journeying to a land foreign, be sure to have in your possession a passport or any form of identification card that bears witness to your citizenship.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Baggage that is too large
• Miniature skirts
• Garments without sleeves
• Umbrellas

Know before you go

• The tour is not accessible for wheelchairs. Please be informed that St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from the visit. Sometimes there may be a short queue at the metal detector check point.
• In terms of dress code, remember to cover your shoulders and knees.
• When visiting the Vatican, avoid carrying big backpacks, trolleys, large bags and oversized umbrellas as they are prohibited items.
• Ensure you get to the designated location 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the tour.