Why choose this tour ?
The cultural itinerary of the guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entrance has been designed to allow you, in about two and a half hours, to visit the artistic treasures of these extraordinary places. All this without wasting time in long and stressful queues. Thanks to our guided tour, you can enjoy priority access, accompanied by an expert guide, trained and certified in historical and artistic disciplines.
What makes Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel a unique experience ?
The bronze pinecone in the courtyard, is four metres high and two and a half metres wide, and dates back to the 2nd century and has a meaning of immortality and rebirth.
The Gallery of Maps, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII, was realised between 1580 and 1585. The frescoes were painted by Italian and Flemish artists under the direction of Ignazio Danti, mathematician, astronomer and cosmographer.
The Pio Clementino Museum in the Vatican Museums was founded by Clement XIV in 1771. Here there is also the famous Laocoon group, a Roman copy of the 1st century A.D. from a 2nd century B.C. Greek bronze original by Hagesandros, Athanadoros and Polydoros, found in Rome on the Esquiline Hill in 1506.
The Sistine Chapel is decorated with Michelangelo's splendid frescoes. His splendid works cover the vault and the back wall (with the Last Judgement) above the altar. Inside the Chapel, the conclave, baptism and other official ceremonies are held by the Pope himself.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Vatican Museums skip the line tickets
- Tour Guide
- Toilets available at the end of the tour at our meeting point
- Free wi fi at our meeting point
- Earphones
- St.Peter's Basilica Access and guided tour
Special Instructions:
Customers must go to the Meeting Point - inside Capriotti Store at n.5 in Piazza Pio XII - 10 minutes before the starting time.
Please be advised..
- This Tour is Provided by Saints Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.7 Stars based on 126 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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