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Guided Tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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Overview

This Vatican tour (MAX 20 PEOPLE) to the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel will allow you to avoid the long lines with the advantage of a priority entry.

Vatican Tour – Four Centuries of papal patronage have resulted in one of the world’s significant collections of Classical and Renaissance art. we can offer a complete highlight guided tour through the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Experience the ancient Roman and Greek statuary collection from Renaissance popes, the Belvedere Courtyard, the Hall of the Muses, the circular room with a colossal statue of Hercules, the Greek cross room with Constantine’s sarcophagus, the gallery of maps overlooking the Vatican Gardens, and Michelangelo’s breathtaking “Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel. You will journey through history, and hear the secrets enveloping the Catholic Church, and fascinating stories of rivalries from Renaissance artists.

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Vatican Museum Small group tour
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Saint Peter Basilica guided tour
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Sebastiano Veniero, 21, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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The meeting time is 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Meet your guide inside the Check&Go agency.

End point

Vatican Museums, 00120, Vatican City

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Given the Vatican’s importance as a religious and historical destination, it’s no surprise that it is consistently brimming with tourists. Attractions like the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel regularly have long lines for entrance, and papal addresses are heard by thousands of people beneath the window of the Apostolic Palace.Throughout history, wealthy and famous visitors have presented the Popes with some of the most important works of art in Western history. These include multiple sculpture museums with special galleries dedicated to statues, busts, and masks. Even more impressive is the collection of paintings with works by Da Vinci, Bellini, Titian, and a suite of rooms dedicated to the frescoes of Raphael.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel has drawn admirers from around the world for over five hundred years, ever since the completion of Michelangelo’s great Sistine Chapel ceiling. The magnificent frescoes that make up Michelangelo’s famous ceiling include The Creation of Adam, an iconic depiction of a Biblical scene; only Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa matches its artistic significance. To be admired in silence, the Sistine Chapel provokes awe amongst its visitors with breath-taking art and architecture in all directions. In order to prepare you for the grandeur of the Chapel’s interior, our guides will offer a helpful history of the art inside and provide orientation to better direct your exploration.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
  • Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-153188P3

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