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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Semi-Private Tour with Skip-the-Line

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

A fantastic 2.5 hour Vatican tour with an expert guide in a semi-private group of 10 or fewer. Skip-the-line access included for fast entry to the Vatican Museums.

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Duration 2h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Looking for an unforgettable tour that takes you through the most beautiful areas and masterpieces the Vatican Museums have to offer? Craving fast, convenient Skip-the-Line access straight past the crowds? This is the tour for you!!

Traveling in an intimate semi-private group of just 10 people or less, our expert insider guides lead you through a rich, comprehensive journey across the Vatican Museums' most iconic and important treasures. This fantastic itinerary covers an extraordinary range of highlights, including stops in the Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, and Gallery of the Tapestries, before continuing on to the breathtaking Gallery of Maps and the masterful Raphael Rooms.

This unforgettable tour culminates inside the museums at the crown jewel of the Vatican: the Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's legendary ceiling frescoes, including the world-famous "Creation of Adam" and the awe-inspiring "Last Judgment." Rules are rules, and your guide will be unable to speak while you are inside this sacred space, but your insider guide will fully prepare you for your visit to this wonder of the world beforehand, so nothing is missed.

Itinerary

Vatican Museums. A typical itinerary inside the Vatican Museums includes the Pavilion of the Carriages, home to everything from centuries old horse-drawn carriages to vintage and modern cars really used by Popes past and present. You'll visit the Pinecone Courtyard, the Hall of the Maps (the "Oval Office" of the Pope centuries ago), the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Pinacoteca, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room and Candelabra Gallery.

Pinecone Courtyard. This courtyard gets its name from the enormous bronze Pinecone sculpture that dominates it.

Bronze Sphere. The Vatican Museums contains some modern art as well, including this famous sculpture: Sphere within a Sphere. Variations of this sculpture can be found in many settings around the world.

Pio Clementino Museum. The most famous wing of the Vatican Museums, the Pio Clementino museum contains much of the Museum's most important highlights. Your guide will take you through the Room of the Animals, where you can spot the life-like statues of fauna from around the world. Head to the Octagonal Courtyard where a small fountain trickles in the background of famous statues like the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere. Don't forget to look at the Candelabra Gallery -- master painters decorated these ceilings to create the illusion of a 3D effect centuries ago!

Gallery of the Candelabra. Named for its ornate marble candelabra, this elegant hall showcases a rich collection of ancient Roman sculptures and artifacts, blending classical artistry with intricate architectural details

Gallery of the Tapestries. Lined with monumental 16th-century tapestries woven from designs by Raphael's school, this stunning gallery captures biblical scenes with remarkable depth and craftsmanship

Gallery of the Maps. Head with your guide to the Gallery of the Maps -- and get a perspective of the world how it was five centuries ago. These exquisitely detailed, hand-painted giant maps are a favorite of the Vatican Museums. See if you can find the Italian cities you have visited, or spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' journey to the Americas.

Raphael Rooms. Raphael painted these rooms with incredible frescoes, originally meant for the private rooms of Pope Julius II.

Sistine Chapel. No guides are able to speak inside the Sistine Chapel. However, your guide will prepare you in advance for your free time inside so you'll know what to look for.

Vatican Museums. Your visit ends at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. From here, you are free to continue to explore on your own within official opening hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Skip the Line Access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Access to Galley of Maps & Raphael Rooms
  • Expert and passionate Guide
  • Semi-Private Group of 10 people or less
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation

Important information

Meeting point

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleChildren 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adultA dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.Not stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableMaximum group size is 10 people. (Guided tour option only)At least 4 people are required for the guided tour option to take place.Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.Entrance into St. Peter's Basilica is separate from the Vatican Museums and is included when available except on Wednesdays. Entrance to the Basilica is free and does not require a ticket.Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. They will be holding a sign with the green EcoArt logo.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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