Vatican Museums Tour: 3-hour Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided TourCity, Historical and Theme Tours

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Overview

Join a Vatican Museums tour with a guaranteed skip-the-line entrance and discover the mysteries of the incredible Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Follow your expert guide and explore the outstanding art and genius of Michelangelo.

Highlights

◾ Marvel at the sight of Michelangelo’s genius work- the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous and fascinating places in the world
◾ Learn all about the Vatican and its museums on this 3-hour small-group tour with your art-loving, local guide
◾ Take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to discover both St. Peter's Basilica and St. Mary Major in a small group

About this Experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ Skip the line tickets

DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 10.00 am & 2.00 pm (please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: VIA SANTAMAURA, 28 - Rome
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish (tell us your preferred language during booking)
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Vatican Museums tour is suitable for everyone able to walk a moderate distance. Not wheelchair-accessible experience

Description - What to expect

Join a Vatican Museums tour to discover one of the sought-after museums. Your professional guide will unveil the historical beauty of the museums step by step in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once past security, begin your historical journey through the halls of this temple of art, focusing on the main masterpieces. The Vatican Museums are immense, and your local guide will ensure you visit and spend plenty of time learning about the most famous pieces.

After visiting various sculptures and paintings collected by the Popes, your guide will lead you through the majestic Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps. This room magnifies the essence of Italian heritage and culture through art and geography - it is truly incredible to witness.

Then, you will be led to the most famous room in the Vatican - the Sistine Chapel. Spend some moments in silence as you take in the beauty. The colors and shapes of Michelangelo’s masterpiece are enchanting, a monumental work that is truly emotional and unforgettable for anyone who can admire it in person.

Finally, you will reach St. Peter's Basilica through a special passage, avoiding the normal long entrance lines. The Vatican Museums tour will continue within this masterpiece of baroque architecture and decoration, embellished by the beautiful Pietà of Michelangelo, and the St. Peter's Baldachin of Bernini.

What's included, what's not

✔ Your professional local guide
✔ Entrance to the Vatican Museums with priority access
✔ Admission to St. Peter's Basilica with priority access
✔ Earphones for larger groups
✖ Pick Up Service

Why choose this experience

Here are a few key reasons why one might choose this Vatican Museums tour experience:

◾This Vatican Museums tour allows you to bypass security lines and enter the museums through a special passage, ensuring a seamless and efficient start to your visit.
◾Having a professional guide lead the tour ensures you don't miss the most important and famous masterpieces within the vast Vatican Museums. The guide can provide valuable historical context and insights.
◾The Vatican Museums tour takes you on a step-by-step journey through the museums, allowing you to thoroughly explore key highlights like the Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, and the iconic Sistine Chapel.
◾The tour culminates in the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where you can spend time quietly taking in Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, creating a truly memorable and emotionally impactful experience.
◾The Vatican Museums tour provides a smooth transition from the Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica, allowing you to continue your exploration of this remarkable religious and artistic complex without the hassle of long lines.

Overall, this Vatican Museums tour offers a well-curated, informative, and immersive experience that maximizes your time and insight into one of the world's most remarkable cultural and historical sites.

Good to know - practical information

◾Comfortable shoes are recommended for this Vatican Museums tour
◾Please note that we will be visiting places of worship so it is necessary to wear long trousers, and knee-length skirts and have your shoulders covered. Large umbrellas, large backpacks and sharp objects are not permitted
◾If you have booked a place for under 18s, please remember that proof of age will be required
◾A valid identity document or passport must be presented in order to take part in the tour.