Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Basilica Access

Highlights

• Michelangelo and Raphael, brilliant masters, will sweep you away with their top-notch artworks.
• Why should you spend your valuable time waiting in those never-ending lines, my dear friend? Instead, seize the opportunity we offer exclusively to you, where you can bypass the queue with our special entrance option.
• Immerse yourself in the extensive history of the Vatican and leverage the insight of a guide.
• Imagine taking a peek at Michelangelo's Judgment Day while chilling in the Sistine Chapel.
• Skip the queues on certain tours and enjoy direct access to the renowned St Peter's Basilica

Full description

Are you contemplating a voyage to the captivating city of Rome? If so, I implore you not to overlook the opportunity to embark on a guided journey through the esteemed Vatican museums. This extraordinary experience includes an awe-inspiring visit to the renowned Sistine Chapel and the illustrious Raphael's Rooms. Moreover, evading long queues is an inherent part of this excursion. And here's an exciting tidbit for you: if your tour commences before half past two in the afternoon, you will be endowed with additional skip-the-line privileges for St. Peter's Basilica. Do you yearn for a more intimate and exclusive exploration of these magnificent sites? Fear not, as you can customize your tour to ensure that your group size remains delightfully cozy at ten or fewer individuals. It all commences by rendezvousing with our knowledgeable guide near the prestigious Vatican museums. Once you reach that point, they take you under their protective wing, guiding you inside with the delightful advantage of a skip-the-line entry ticket. They equip you with headsets to fill your ears with information as you leisurely stroll through the revered halls of museums adorned with captivating works of art. You place your trust in the guide to bring life to these otherwise static masterpieces. And if you're yearning for a touch of nature's essence, the Pinecone Courtyard or Belvedere Courtyard will provide solace. While there, make sure to immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Room of the Muses and Round Room, and do not overlook the magnificence of the Greek Cross room. Indulge in the pleasure of visiting two galleries- Candelabra and Tapestries--and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring view from Gallery Maps, which displays the Vatican Gardens below. Show your respect for Raphael's Rooms—painted at the same time by the Old Master while Michelangelo was working on the Sistine Chapel elsewhere—and take a moment to tilt your head back in reverence towards the chapel ceiling. The conclusion of this exploration grants you a priority access to St. Peter's Basilica, provided that your tour begins before half-past-two in the afternoon and excluding Wednesdays. Come and witness the grandeur of Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin altar at your own leisurely pace. And who knows? You might depart from here filled with a wealth of newfound wisdom!

Includes

• "Tour guide"
• "Guide for the tour
• "Skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• "St. Peter's Basilica fast-track ticket (subject to availability)

Not includes

• Tips

What to bring

• "Cozy footwear
• "Passport or ID card copy is good to go.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• "Bags of a larger size or luggage
• "Mini skirts
• "Shirts without sleeves
• "Pro Cameras

Know before you go