Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Description
Skip the lines to the the Vatican Museums, discover history, artifacts and papal treasures at the galleries and in the exciting Raphael's rooms you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's Last Judgment. Explore an iconic landmark like no other in this city full of them! Visit the Basilica of San Pietro with our top-rated guide, who will tell you about the history and birth of the largest Basilica in the world. Admire works such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the majestic Baldacchino by Bernini.
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Here, in the Museums of the Popes of Rome, built-up and enriched over five centuries, you will resonate with the rich buzzing of great history and, almost, the breath of the Sacred. On entering into the Vatican Museums you will be immersed in the glory of Art and of Culture put in the service of Faith. The greatest artists of all time will welcome you: Raphael in the Stanze, Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, Giotto, Leonardo, and Caravaggio in the Pinacoteca, van Gogh, Matisse and Moore in the area dedicated to Contemporary Art. You will encounter, through the Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere, the greatest masterpieces of Classical Antiquity. You will encounter centuries and millennia as you enter the Etruscan and Egyptian Museums, along with non-European civilizations in the Ethnological Museum.
Here, in the Museums of the Popes of Rome, built-up and enriched over five centuries, you will resonate with the rich buzzing of great history and, almost, the breath of the Sacred. On entering into the Vatican Museums you will be immersed in the glory of Art and of Culture put in the service of Faith. The greatest artists of all time will welcome you: Raphael in the Stanze, Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, Giotto, Leonardo, and Caravaggio in the Pinacoteca, van Gogh, Matisse and Moore in the area dedicated to Contemporary Art. You will encounter, through the Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere, the greatest masterpieces of Classical Antiquity. You will encounter centuries and millennia as you enter the Etruscan and Egyptian Museums, along with non-European civilizations in the Ethnological Museum.
Top off your tour with a visit to St Peter's Basilica - one of the world's great cathedrals and explore without worrying about waiting around or standing in lines.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Certain areas of the attraction may be closed due to religious events and national holidays
- This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users due to uneven surfaces
- Students must bring a valid international student card with DOB and validity period
- Children must have an ID with them for proof of age
- Please note that the headsets used are exclusively of the Vatican Museums
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the Vatican's administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes
- Please show up on time. Latecomers are considered a no show
- NOT WHEELCHAIR / WALKER / ELECTRIC SCOOTER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO UNEVEN SURFACES
- This tour is not recommended for those with mobility impairments due to uneven surfaces
- Please inform us if you're coming with guests with a disability card of more than 74%
Reviews(4)
Wonderful experienced guide which made an awesome, memorable experience out of our tour. First time using Viator! Looking forward to my next experience with Viator in Barcelona! Here we go! Btw, family of 3 with a teenager and she had a blast! Marcos, thanks!!!!
Dear Sylma, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a memorable experience with our guide Marcos — especially that your teenager had a blast! It’s great to know this was your first time using Viator, and we hope your next adventure in Barcelona will be just as amazing. Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!
Too much time was spent in the sun! Explanation could have been given inside to describe the art work!! Tourist are not used to this severe temperature! Never got to see the video of the art work that was inside??
Awesome tour guide, she was great and friendly. She was informative, answered questions, and attentive of the group.