Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel guided Tour

4.2
(119 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Skip the lines and enjoy exclusive access to some of the Vatican's most iconic attractions on this guided tour. Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, from masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael to the stunning Pio Clementine Museum, Belvedere Courtyard, and more. Your guide will bring art to life as you explore the Pinecone Courtyard, Hall of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabra, sharing insights into the artists and their work.

Finally, visit the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo's iconic frescoes and immerse yourself in the history of this world-renowned masterpiece.

What's Included

Guided tour with Vatican Licensed Guide
Free WIFI at the Meeting Point
Skip the Line entrance to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Food and Drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Access to the dome at St. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Touristation Office, just opposite the Vatican Museums' Entrance

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Touristation Vaticano

    Meeting point

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vatican Museums

    They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries: Vatican museums has more than 20,000 artifacts in display, from the glories of ancient Greece and Egypt to Middle ages Renaissance works. Admire pine cone courtyard, Egypt and Etruscan collections, glorious tapestries, Gallery of Maps, painted ceilings and large scale frescoes by Raphael.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    The most visited chapel in the world, seat of the conclave and a fascinating place to admire Michelangelo's frescoes

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • Pregnant women, families with strollers, and visitors on crutches or wheelchairs have priority entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • Big bags and suitcases are not allowed in the sites
  • Please note that the Museums' hours and closures may be changed due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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