Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Ticket
ID: GYG1100455-1689819
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the Museums on a guided tour (If option is selected). Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, and explore the Gallery of Maps and the Raphael Rooms.
Begin your journey at the grand entrance of the Vatican Museums, home to more than 20,000 works on display across over 50 galleries. Follow your expert guide through highlights of the collection as you marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and other legends of Renaissance and Baroque art.
Wander through the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the exquisite Raphael Rooms, where vivid frescoes tell powerful stories of faith, politics, and beauty. Along the way, your guide will provide fascinating insights into the history of the Vatican, its popes, and the role of art in shaping Western civilization.
The guide tour or self tour culminates in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you’ll witness Michelangelo’s world-renowned ceiling and The Last Judgment—an experience that leaves many visitors speechless. Learn about the symbolism, techniques, and human drama behind these iconic frescoes that took years to complete and changed the course of art history.
Highlights
- Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci
- Explore the Vatican Museums with an expert guide leading the way
- Wander through the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries
- Discover the Raphael Rooms and their vivid frescoes
- Stand in awe of Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All the details will be sent via email and WhatsApp the day before the activity date.
Photography is not allowed in certain areas.
Visitors should dress modestly.
During peak season, the line for ticket holders may take more time due to security and name checks. It usually takes 30–40 minutes.
However, it is always faster than the line for visitors without tickets.
You will receive all the details the day before your scheduled visit. Please check your email and WhatsApp carefully.
Arrive at least 25 minutes early to allow time for check-in. Late arrivals may not be accommodated due to the timed entry policy.
INCLUDED
- Please select one of the three options
- 1. Guide Tour for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- 2. Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Ticket Only.
- 3. Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Audio Guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
