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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

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Discover iconic art and history on a Vatican guided tour. Get skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel on this fascinating small-group tour!

Highlights

  • Skip the lines and enter the magnificent Vatican Museums on this small group guided tour.

  • Learn about the fascinating stories and hidden symbolism behind the artworks from your expert guide in the language of your choice.

  • Explore a vast collection of extraordinary masterpieces and breathtaking art, spanning across centuries, from artifacts to Renaissance marvels.

  • Spot Italy's most renowned artist, Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and Last Judgement.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums contain over 70,000 artworks. If you were to spend 1 minute viewing each artwork, it would take you 48 days to see the entire collection!

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums

  • Priority entry to the Sistine Chapel

  • Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Romanian, and Polish-speaking local guide (as per option selected)

  • Audio equipment

  • Group size (up to 25)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Spain, France and over 100 countries have loved this experience
Cristina Beato

Cristina

5/5

Apr, 2024

Veronica accompanied us on this visit with expertise and humor, making us curious as we went along the tour of the Vatican Museums. Detailed presentation of the Sistine Chapel, full of anecdotes and art cues, which allowed us, once inside, to fully enjoy the frescoes. The four teenagers with us delighted...and for those who have children of this age know that this is no small thing ;-)
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DAGUIN CHANTALE

Daguin

4/5

Apr, 2024

The guide's explanations were very interesting. However, the 2-hour duration seems a little short to me, especially as the sites have to be reached. Which brings it down to 1h30 max.
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Massimiliano Antonelli

Massimiliano

5/5

Apr, 2024

all beautiful. the visit was perfect in timing and explanations of the guide, always helpful is sociable thank you for the wonderful experience
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GRIMAUD FREDERIQUE

Grimaud

3/5

Apr, 2024

Our guide was perfect, the group friendly, the monuments, frescoes and paintings incredible, but so crowded ... Naively, I never imagined that the Vatican allowed mass tourism, where security guards herd tourists like cattle, and where the tourists themselves consume fresco, gilding and disposable headphones ... everyone seems embittered. The place loses its magic, even if it remains grandiose and the guide accompanies the visit with a most interesting discourse. This applies to every visit I made to Rome during my stay. So there's not much you can do about it, unless the city limits the number of tourists or you raise the prices of your services, which would be anti-democratic. I'm sorry for this mixed review.
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Ana Coelho

Ana

4/5

Apr, 2024

Despite the crowds, the guide (Paola Pagano) made the visit very enjoyable We enjoyed the visit, but we were sorry it was at race pace Despite the high price, it's not possible to enjoy it completely Only the meeting with the group at the beginning of the tour went less well The information received via the Headout was not explicit about the meeting point
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Get escorted directly into the Vatican Museums after meeting your expert tour guide at the designated meeting point. The tour route is meticulously planned and will showcase the Museums' most important collections, such as the Galleries (of the Tapestries, of the Geographical Maps, of the Candelabras), the Roman, Greek and Renaissance sculptures (including Apollo of the Belvedere and the Laocoon), the treasures of the Popes, and the picture gallery thronged by Flemish paintings and the works of contemporary and medieval artists.

After this, you will make your way to the glorious Sistine Chapel. Housing frescoes by the world-famous sculptor Michaelangelo, the Sistine Chapel is one of Vatican's must-visit attractions. Gasp at the stunning portrayal of biblical stories from the old and new testaments, find out where Michelangelo hid Ever's torso, and the real meaning behind the Creation of Adam on this guided tour!

What to bring

  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking

What's not allowed

  • Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can make use of the lockers on site.

  • Since complete silence is to be observed within the walls of the Sistine Chapel according to the rules of the Vatican, the guides will provide you with information about the site outside the Chapel. Visitors are to maintain silence within the Chapel as well.

  • Photography and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.

  • Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue, with the exception of guide dogs.

  • Compulsory Vatican dress code: Visitors must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.

  • Please be dressed appropriately. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted.

  • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.

  • It is recommended to cover tattoos and any other similarly visible distinctive personal signs.

Accessibility

  • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, or baby carriages.

  • The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified invalidity exceeding 74%). In the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.

Additional information

  • Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30 mins.

  • The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel will remain closed on Sun.

  • Purchasing this tour implies agreement to stick with the assigned guide. Adding external guides post-purchase isn't allowed. Access to Vatican Museums requires the assigned guide. Opting out means losing tour and ticket rights, without refunds.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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