Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Basilica Entry
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel small group Guided tour
Itinerary Highlights
- The Vatican Guided Tours includes:
- Vatican Museums Galleries
- Octagon Courtyard
- Laocoon and Apollo
- Nero’s bathtub
- Gallery of the Candelabra
- Gallery of the Maps
- Gallery of the Tapestries
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica fast entry (if option has chosen)
- Pieta of Michelangelo
- Canopy of St Peter’s Basilica
Why book this tour
Why Book this tour?
- Privileged Access to the Vatican Museums
- Make the Most of Your Visit in the Vatican Museums
- Licensed Expert friendly storytelling guide
- Special Access to St. Peterās Basilica
- Headsets provided ā hear every word, clearly
- Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers alike
- Purchased named tickets to avoid long lines!
- Group of 20 people or less
Description
With our Vatican guided tours you get privileged Access to the Vatican Museums with a passionate expert storytelling guide.
Walk straight past the crowds into the stunning Vatican Museums, where youāll discover timeless masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael and more. Hear the stories, secrets, and symbolism behind some of the most iconic works in human history.
Wander through the Vaticanās most captivating galleries:
Wander through some of the Vaticanās most captivating and historically rich galleries, each offering a unique glimpse into the grandeur of the ancient world and the brilliance of Renaissance artistry.
Explore the Octagonal Courtyard housing the roman Statue of the Apollo and the Laocon,Ā a powerful sculpture of a Trojan priest and his sons battling sea-serpents
Step into the Gallery of the Muses, filled with classical statues that once inspired poets and philosophers. Step into the majestic Round Room, where the towering bronze statue of Herculesāa true marvel from the Roman Empireācommands attention beneath a grand dome.
Marvel at Neroās enormous porphyry marble bathtub, an opulent relic of imperial luxury, carved from one of the rarest stones on Earth. Then stroll along the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, where beautifully detailed frescoes bring the geography of 16th-century Italy vividly to life.
Your journey culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangeloās awe-inspiring ceiling and The Last Judgment await. As you take in these iconic frescoes, your expert guide will reveal the hidden meanings, artistic breakthroughs, and spiritual symbolism behind one of the greatest masterpieces in history.
If you want the full experience then do not miss to book the option with the Basilica entry!
Upgrade your Vatican Guided tours with access to St. Peterās Basilica, where you’ll see Michelangeloās PietĆ and stand beneath the massive domeāa symbol of the Catholic faith and a marvel of Renaissance architecture.
Things to know before the tour
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DressĀ Code: shoulders, back and knees must be covered for both men and women.
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Bring Valid ID Vatican security may ask for ID, especially if youāve booked with a discount (student, child, etc.), so keep it handy.
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St. Peterās Basilica May Occasionally Close: rarely, due to religious ceremonies or special events, access to the Basilica may be restricted without prior notice. If this happens, your guide will adjust the tour to include more time in the Museums
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Security Checks Are Mandatory
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Photos (no Flash) Allowed but not in the Sistine Chapel
Meeting point
Important information
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts to allow time for check-in and to meet your guide.
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No Large Bags or Backpacks are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums and must be checked at the entrance.
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Please cover your knees and shoulders to enter holy places
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Please make sure you fill in the required fields with names and surnames because tickets are nominative
- Please bring your ID’s on the day of the tour
- Unfortunately, this group tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues or wheelchair users, please contact us to customize a tour for you.
Cancellation policy
- This tour can be cancel for a full refund up to 1 week prior the tour date
Included
- Licensed Vatican guide
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry
- Tour of Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- Access to the St. Peterās Basilica (only if option selected at the time of booking)
- Headsets
Excluded
- Personal Extra
- Tips
- Transfer
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- Everyday except on Sundays
- Religious holiday the Vatican Museums are closed
- Small Group Tour
- 2.5 hours
- Easy
- Limited accessibility
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
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