Reaching the Vatican Museums, the guide will give you an overview of the history and art of the smallest country in the world. At the entrance to the Vatican Museums skip the line and walk through cavernous galleries filled with ancient sculptures, tapestries, maps, and Etruscan antiquities. The most famous frescoes in the world will greet you when you enter the jewel box of the Sistine Chapel. Here, you’ll be surrounded by the stunning Michelangelo masterpieces that have adorned a million picture postcards including the nine central panels of the chapel ceiling, each depicting a tale from Genesis (the most famous being The Creation of Adam). Last, but not least, thanks to a direct passageway, you’ll see the grand Basilica. The world’s largest church, and one of its most sacred Catholic sites sits atop the very spot where St. Peter was buried. On this self-guided part of the tour, you’ll see the church’s chapels and elaborately painted, multi-domed ceilings as well as Michelangelo’s remarkable Pietà, a sculptural depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling her son.
Skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour including the Sistine Chapel
- Take in the artistic wonders of the Vatican Museums - including sumptuous ancient tapestries, maps, and sculptures
- Gaze at Michelangelo’s masterworks: the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel Marveling at St. Peter’s Basilica
- Avoid hours-long entry queues and spend more time admiring the art
Vatican Museums entrance including the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps and the Sistine Chapel
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S. Peter's Basilica (self-guided tour)
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Expert english speaking guide
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Audio headsets, if needed, so you can always hear your guide
Vatican Museums entrance including the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps and the Sistine Chapel
Gratuities
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Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please mind that extra closing times may occur without notice
- Guided tour ends at the entrance of St Peter’s Basilica
- The Basilica is closed on Wednesdays for the Papal Audience
- Be aware that even with Skip-the-Line entrance, lines may anyway occur due to security checks
- Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour
- All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb and get off the steps
- Cancel up to 48h advance for a full refund
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