Vatican: Priority Enter Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Your experience

Highlights

• Gaze in awe at the intricate frescoes that envelop every inch of the Sistine Chapel's walls and ceilings.
• Should you choose to grace the Vatican Museums with your presence in Rome, a trove of riches awaits your discovery.
• Opt for efficiency by obtaining your ticket at a designated local rendezvous, sparing yourself the tedium of queuing outside.
• The Vatican Museums hold several high-ranking collections in the Apostolic Palace. After you pass through security checks at the entrance, inside the museum you can freely enjoy your visit. The rooms exhibited include the Pinacoteca Vaticana and the Raphael Rooms, not forgetting to mention that you will also have the opportunity to see other masterpieces — such as those housed within the Sistine Chapel.

Full description

Your host will be waiting for you near the Vatican Museums to hand you the entry tickets before going to the entrance. You will have to go through a security check before entering and starting your discovery.Walk through various rooms filled with art and history such as the Raphael Rooms or the Gallery of Maps. In these rooms you can appreciate masterpieces like the Belvedere Apollo or see ancient sculptures like the Belvedere Torso which was highly valued by Michelangelo for its expressive power.When you enter the Sistine Chapel, take a moment to look at every fresco on its walls and ceiling because they are all works of art in their own right painted by different artists. See nine stories from Genesis told in pictures in the central area of the ceiling — including the famous Creation of Adam — all of which were painted by Michelangelo over a four-year period.Don't rush your visit and hopefully it will help you develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this place that holds so much cultural and artistic significance!

Includes

• The ticket for Vatican Museums
• Entrance and exit without queuing.

Not includes

• The Vatican City contains a large basilica referred to as St. Peter's Basilica that is located in the Rome enclave.
• Choose either a live guide or audio guide when you tour so you can fully enjoy the experience and learn more about the historical and architectural importance of this iconic building.

What to bring

• Shoes that fit well are comfortable.
• When checking in for a flight at the airport, the airline representative may ask you for your passport or ID card.
• They will also accept a copy.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Weapons or sharp objects.
• Smoking, short skirts, and drones.
• Pets (assistance dogs allowed) plus sleeveless shirts and vaping.
• Flash photography, alcohol and drugs; glass objects and tight clothing.
• Flashlight: touching the exhibits making noise wearing a costume making fire.
• Nudity