Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms Guided Tour
Description
Discover the highlights of Rome on a 2.5-hour guided tour featuring the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Raphael Rooms. Then, explore the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace. Let your knowledgeable guide provide valuable insights as you navigate through the impressive array of art in one of the world's most exquisite collections. This tour ensures an intimate experience and allows you to explore these renowned attractions in the morning light. PLEASE NOTE: On Wednesday mornings, St. Peter's Basilica access is not included due to the Pope's public audience. Due to occasional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica may remain closed without prior notice. If customer names are not provided at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled tour access to St. Peter’s Basilica cannot be guaranteed. This policy also applies to any bookings made within 72 hours of the tour date.
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The Gallery of Tapestries, the gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Candelabra are all sections included in this itinerary and our guests will have the chance to admire marvellous masterpieces displayed within these sections
The Raphael Rooms are one of the most beautiful parts of the Vatican Museums. You will also have a chance to visit the recently opened Constantine Room, the fourth of the Raphael Rooms, that has been under the restoration for years.
The Sistine Chapel will be reached after the visit to the Vatican Museums and it will be the highlight of this itinerary.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A 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
Reviews(141)
We just returned from the small group tour of the Vatican, including the Raphael rooms. It was a fabulous tour. As it turned out there was only one other couple and ourselves. Emma, our tour guide was terrific! She is very knowledgeable, not only of the Vatican, but of history in general. She did an excellent job of personalizing the tour for us.
Don’t use Andrea Beth with city lights. She was rude and said from the start she did not like people
Thank you for your feedback. We believe it’s important to consider both sides of the story. Since this was a serious accusation about one of our guides, we looked into it carefully. After speaking with other people on the same tour, most agreed the guide did a good job, and it seems her words may have been misunderstood. The majority also said she was simply trying to avoid the large crowds. Part of her responsibility is always to think about the group’s experience and make sure everyone is more comfortable. Please feel free to contact us directly if you’d like to discuss this further.
This was unfortunately the worst tour I booked. The tour company was a coordinator only for the Vatican in house tour guide. While our guide Blanch was lovely, the audio via the ear piece wasn’t clear, uncomfortable to wear and we were unable to hear or comprehend anything that was said. I would recommend a self tour with audio and not bother with this organiser.
This was a great experience from buying the ticket with Mick who we met in the St Peters Square to the actual tour with Guido. The tour was chock full of facts and so informative. It helped bring what we were seeing to life! Lots of communication everything was easy!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with our tour. Our guides work hard to make each tour engaging and informative, and it’s great to know that we hit the mark. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Very informative and fun tour. Seen a lot and good explanation. Small group. Without a long line into the Sistine Chapel.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your experience with City Lights Tours met your expectations. Our team strives to provide informative and enjoyable tours, and we’re glad to know that we could contribute to making your trip memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you on another City Lights tour in the future.
Thanks to our Alberto Guide for this great tour Very clear explanations for an informative tour
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with our tour. Our guides work hard to make each tour engaging and informative, and it’s great to know that we hit the mark. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
The tour was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend, was made even better by the excellent guide Margherita she was extremely knowledgeable , engaging and also funny she really made the tour for us
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad to hear that you had a great time on the tour and that our guide made it even more special. We’re committed to providing top-quality experiences for all our guests, and we can’t wait to assist you on your next adventure!
Andrea was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and witty to keep the tour entertaining. Knew how to ensure we saw all of the important items in the Vatican efficiently to ensure we had plenty of time in the Sistine chapel to beat the crowds. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your experience with City Lights Tours met your expectations. Our team strives to provide informative and enjoyable tours, and we’re glad to know that we could contribute to making your trip memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you on another City Lights tour in the future.
Amazing tour worth every single penny to beat the queues into the Vatican museums and St Peter’s Bascilla. Very busy inside (as expected) but our guide ensured we got to see everything, Julia was amazing, very friendly and full of so much knowledge, she made the tour very enjoyable and we moved swiftly through the museum. Your tour guide will guide you through the museums and take you to the front of the queue for the bascilla and leave you to roam yourself from there. Definitely recommend this tour to save time in your very busy Rome itinerary!
It was very interesting tour with Mario! It was live, full of jokes and mutual communication tour. Of course it is a lot to see in such a short perioud of time but Mario did all to make it really remarkable. Thank you City Lights for your good job!
