Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Sistine Chapel
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Explore Vatican's art treasures
- Learn about Vatican's history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Sistine Chapel
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Explore the papal collection of art in the Vatican Museums with your expert guide at your side. Admire art by the likes of Caravaggio and da Vinci, as well as visiting lesser-known gems of the collection. Listen as your guide captivates you with tales from art history and enriches your understanding of the masterpieces in front of you.
Visit the Raphael Rooms for the opportunity to see up close the famous frescoes of the Renaissance genius. The four rooms formed part of the Pope’s private residence when Raphael was commissioned to decorate them with his acclaimed style. Admire the impressive artwork as you learn about the incredible achievement of Raphael.
Arrive at the most iconic destination of the Vatican Museums: the Sistine Chapel. Gaze skyward and marvel at the colourful biblical depictions spread across the ceiling and walls. Learn from your guide about the controversy of Michelangelo’s artwork, and appreciate the significance of his achievement even more.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
- Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the Vatican; consider bringing a small bag or backpack.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing for extended periods.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Dress modestly; shoulders and knees should be covered when entering religious sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Traveler reviews
Flee, reservation not registered!!!!
Very unhappy with this VIATOR booking of a guided tour in French of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, made 45 days before for 170€!!! Arrived well on time, the same day, we are informed that our reservation was not recorded 😡😡😡 Obviously, more places in another French group in the morning. Instead, we are offered a simple skip-the-line entrance with only an audio guide and 1 hour later, in addition!!! And that a partial refund since they will deduct us our entrances and audio guides, a scandal 😡😡 For such a change much less well, they should reimburse us everything and in compensation, offer us our simple entrances, is a minimum. RUN AWAY!!!
Crown Tours and Annabella.
We used Crown Tours. Bastia in the office near the Vatican was a particularly friendly engaging young lady. And our guide Annabella was the best guide I had in three weeks of tours. She was clear concise and paused appropriately. I learned many things about the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Galleries. Use Crown Tours and ask for Annabella!