Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Visit some pretty spectacular sections within the Vatican Museums – the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Octagonal Courtyard, the Round Room, and, of course, the mind-blowing Sistine Chapel.

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    3 hours

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  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    Italian English

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Highlights

  • Admire classical art in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
  • View biblical scenes on the tapestries in the Gallery of the Tapestries.
  • Discover ancient masterpieces in the Octagonal Courtyard.

Your experience

Begin a family-friendly visit to the best highlights of the Vatican with the 'Vatican Treasures'.

Start touring from the Gallery of the Candelabra, and then move on to tapestries.

Stories sewn into fabric.

The Gallery of the Maps will be sharing beautiful Renaissance cartography.

View antique sculptures in Octagonal Courtyard, and then be introduced to architectural wonders waited for by so many enthusiasts around the world in this very Round Room that speaks echoes of Rome's Pantheon itself! Finish your tour at breathtaking Sistine Chapel where Michelangelo's masterpieces culminate feelings of awe and wonder.

The experience promises an integrated walk through what for many is considered one of the most important places on earth, blending art, history, and family exploration.

Attractions are available and accessible at different times of the day͏‍ and also on the crowd inside, thereby making sure that each visit puts forth a unique experience.

What's Included
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Vatican skip-the-line tickets
What's Excluded

Itinerary

Starting location:

Vatican Museums

2
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour (36 minutes)

3
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour (36 minutes)

4
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (36 minutes)

5
Cortile Ottagono

Guided tour (36 minutes)

Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (36 minutes)

Meeting Point

To Remember

Know before you go

  • Please note: The Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed due to the Pope's passing and will reopen once a successor is chosen.
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