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Rome: Official Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Official Vatican Tour with guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. A 2.5-hour journey to discover the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Raphael, and classical art, with priority access to avoid long waiting times.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

2 and a half hours

Live tour guide

Expert art history Guide, available in English, Italian, French.

Tour mode

Small group tour accompanied by an expert guide.

Free cancellation

This tour does not offer free cancellation.

Accessibility

Most parts of the Vatican Museums are accessible to disabled visitors.

Highlighted

  • With this tour, you’ll have a dedicated entrance and full assistance.
  • Discover the masterpieces of the Vatican Museums with priority entrance and an expert guide, avoiding long waits.
  • Explore the Gallery of Maps and the Renaissance Tapestries, amazed by their beauty and detail.
  • Admire the most famous sculptures of Greco-Roman art, such as the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere.
  • End the tour with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, including the famous Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.

 

Includes

  • Priority access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Official expert guide in history and art available in: English, Italian, French.
  • Guided tour of approximately 3 hours in the main rooms of the Vatican Museums.
  • Vatican Gardens

Useful Information

  • It is essential to bring a valid passport or ID card.
  • Security checks are in place at the entrances of the attractions.
  • Appropriate clothing is required for entry into the Vatican Museums. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders.
  • It is mandatory to book the data and time of the visit.
  • Almost all areas of the Vatican Museums are accessible to visitors with different abilities.
  • Wheelchairs are available free of charge upon request and prior reservation. Please contact our customer care team at [email protected]
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
  • You can find the Meeting Point here.

Full Description

Prepare to embark on a unique journey into the heart of Rome’s history and art. With our official guided tour of the Vatican, you’ll explore the Vatican Museums and their extraordinary collections, from Egyptian civilization to Greek, Roman, medieval, and Renaissance art....

The tour begins with priority entrance, allowing you to skip the long lines and immerse yourself immediately in the Vatican’s wonders. Accompanied by an expert guide in history and art, you’ll traverse the Gallery of Maps, where ancient painted maps offer a glimpse into 16th-century geography. The Gallery of Tapestries, rich in Renaissance textiles, will astonish you with its beauty and the artistic skill behind its creation.

Within the Museum, you’ll admire some of the most famous sculptures of Greco-Roman art, such as the Laocoön and the Apollo of the Belvedere, immortal examples of classical perfection. The journey continues through the Raphael Rooms, where the magnificent works of the great Renaissance master will tell you stories of grandeur, art, and spirituality.

The highlight of the tour is the visit to the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the powerful Last Judgment. Continuing to the Pinacoteca, you’ll contemplate Leonardo da Vinci’s Saint Jerome, a work that encapsulates the genius of one of the greatest artists of all time.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover Rome, a city that is an open-air museum, where every corner tells an unforgettable story.

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