Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Small Group Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums are the crowning highlight of Vatican City. Explore with us on a group tour led by a expert local guide.

Vatican Museums. Together with your guide, set foot inside the smallest country in the world via the fastest possible entrance!

Pinecone Courtyard. One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.

Bronze Sphere. The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro marries this historic setting with a touch of modern art.

Pio Clementino Museum. The Vatican Museums are made up of multiple Museums forming many "wings". The wing containing the highest concentration of highlights is the Pio Clementino Museum. Follow your guide from the Octagonal open-air courtyard where you will encounter the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere, to the eerily life-like statues in the Room of the Animals. Check out the masterfully painted vaults creating a 3D effect in the Gallery of the Candelabra.

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. In this Gallery of hand-painted maps, you can admire the world how it was seen nearly 5 centuries ago. With the help of your guide, pick out the towns in Italy you have visited, or just enjoy the incredible hand-painted details that make these maps unique.

Raphael Rooms. "Raphael Rooms" inside the Vatican Museums are a spectacular testament to the talent of the painter Raphael, as well the inspiration of the master Michelangelo. Explore them with your guide.

Sistine Chapel. Your guide will prepare you to take in the Sistine Chapel ahead of time, as no speaking is allowed in this sacred place. Admire this monumental work by Michelangelo.

Vatican Museum. 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.