Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour
Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour
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Discover the wonders of Vatican City with the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour. This captivating tour will take you on a journey through one of the world's greatest museums, where you'll marvel at ancient art and learn about fascinating mythology. Your guide will lead you through the Map Gallery with its stunning painted maps, as well as the Raphael Rooms with their impressive frescoes. And of course, the highlight of the tour is the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's magnificent masterpiece. With a licensed professional guide and an audio headset, you won't miss a single detail of this incredible experience. So hop on this tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and artistry of Vatican City.
About this experience
Non Refundable
There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
Admission Included
2
hours
Suitable for
1-15
Participants
Small Group Tour
Guided Experience & Audio Guided
Priority access to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Guided tour featuring ancient art and mythology
Exploration of painted maps in the Map Gallery
Viewing of Raphael's frescoes in the Raphael Rooms
Admiring Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
Headsets for groups with more than 6 participants
Skip the line ticket to the vatican museums and sistine chapel
Professional guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Basilica guided tour
More about this experience
Introduction
Experience the grandeur of the Vatican City with the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour. This tour offers priority access, ensuring you get to marvel at the world-renowned masterpieces without the hassle of long queues. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of ancient art as your knowledgeable guide takes you through the vast collection of the Vatican Museums. From the fascinating mythology depicted in the Map Gallery to the captivating frescoes of the Raphael Rooms, each step will reveal a new and awe-inspiring discovery. And of course, no visit to the Vatican City is complete without beholding the magnificent Sistine Chapel, adorned with the breathtaking masterpiece by Michelangelo. With a licensed professional guide and audio headsets provided, you won't miss any of the fascinating commentary along the way.
What to expect?
When you book the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour, you can expect an unforgettable journey through centuries of art and history. As you explore the Vatican Museums, you will encounter an extensive collection that showcases ancient art, including sculptures, paintings, and archaeological treasures. Your guide will provide insightful commentary, bringing each piece to life and revealing the myths and stories behind them. The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the Sistine Chapel, where you will marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece, the ceiling frescoes that depict scenes from the Book of Genesis. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate details and vibrant colors that make this a true artistic marvel. With priority access and the expertise of a professional guide, you can expect a seamless and enriching experience from start to finish.
Who is this for?
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour is perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world's cultural heritage. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor to Rome, this tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the Vatican City's artistic treasures. The tour is suitable for individuals, couples, families, and groups, catering to a wide range of interests and ages. Everyone will benefit from the expertise of the licensed professional guide who will provide engaging commentary and answer any questions along the way. This tour is inclusive and welcomes visitors from all backgrounds, ensuring that everyone can appreciate the beauty and significance of the Vatican's art collection.
Why book this?
Embark on the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you in awe. By booking this tour, you gain priority access, allowing you to skip the long lines and make the most of your time exploring the Vatican Museums. With a professional guide by your side, you'll have a deeper understanding of the historical and artistic significance of each masterpiece. The audio headsets provided ensure you won't miss a single detail, even in the bustling crowds. The highlight of the tour, the Sistine Chapel, will leave you speechless as you witness Michelangelo's iconic ceiling frescoes up close. By booking this tour, you can fully immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Vatican City, gaining insights that will enhance your appreciation of the art and history.
Good to know
It's important to note that access to the Basilica is not guaranteed on tours after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays, and on closing days set by the Vatican. This tour includes headsets for groups with more than 6 participants, ensuring you can hear the guide's commentary clearly. However, hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, a guided tour of the Basilica, and gratuities are not included in the tour package. We recommend arriving at the meeting point on time to ensure a smooth start to your tour. Comfortable shoes and clothing are also advised, as the Vatican Museums cover a vast area and require walking. Additionally, photography is allowed in most areas of the museums, but flash photography and selfie sticks are not permitted.
Reviews
Reviews from previous travelers have praised the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour for its knowledgeable guides and well-organized itinerary. Visitors have expressed their appreciation for the priority access, as it allowed them to make the most of their time and avoid long lines. The expertise of the guides has been highly commended, with many travelers noting that their commentary added depth and meaning to the art collections. The Sistine Chapel, in particular, has left a lasting impression on reviewers, who describe it as a truly awe-inspiring experience. Overall, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with travelers expressing their satisfaction and recommending the tour to others seeking a captivating and insightful exploration of the Vatican City's artistic treasures.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
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Is an adult required for the booking?
At least one adult or senior required per booking
Your Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra.
Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of the apartment of Pope Julius II, where the young Raphael spent many hours decorating the walls of the rooms with beautiful frescoes.
1 hour
Admission Included
Vatican Museums
Visit the Borgia rooms, part of the papal apartments painted by Pinturicchio and his scholars.
The Modern art and contemporary galleries were put together as an homage to Pope Paul VI who, during a homely in the Sistine Chapel underlined the importance of the link between the Church and Art.
40 minutes
Admission Included
Sistine Chapel
Get lost admiring the unique frescoes that decorate the interiors of the Sistine Chapel. Painted by some of the greatest masters of the Renaissance period, the decorative frescoes depict Biblical episodes, such as the Creation of Adam and Eve, and many more.
10 minutes
Admission Included
Vatican City
(Pass by)
The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence. With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Participants 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
Departure times may vary
A current valid passport or ID document is mandatory on the day of the tour
If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions
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Reviews
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Sherpa62321493393
26 Aug 2024
She was very attentive and knowledgeable throughout the whole tour. Laura Antonucci turned it into an amazing experience. Very educational and entertaining!
Rebecca_M
26 Aug 2024
The tour, itself, was very cool. Glad we got to see the Vatican Museum, St. Peters Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Our tour guide was less than passionate about the experience, abrupt, and seemed to be in a hurry to get us done with the experience.
Melissa_W
26 Aug 2024
Meticulously organized. The guide did a good job of gauging how much information to share to accommodate a varied group. I am an art history major and my teenager is, well, a teenager - and we both enjoyed it.
tonytigerjaz
21 Aug 2024
We booked this tour through Viator. Our prior Viator’s Colosseum tour was not good as you can read from my prior Colosseum review. This Viator Vatican tour on the other hand was far superior. When we got up in the morning there was a rumor that taxis and Uber would strike. We were able to Uber from our hotel to the Viator meeting area on the steps near the Vatican. Many tour guides and tourists were located here. We were able to locate Viator guides on the stone staircase. We were early so we had to wait for our tour to start.
Vatican City officially the Vatican City State is a landlocked sovereign country, within Rome, Italy. It became independent from Italy in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty, and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains the city-state's temporal power and governance, diplomatic, and spiritual independence. The Vatican is also a metonym for the pope, the city-state's and worldwide Catholic Church government Holy See, and Roman Curia.
When our tour started we had an excellent tour guide Antonella, who guided us throughout the Vatican property which was quite large with many buildings. Antonella was very knowledgeable about the Vatican. I got along with Antonella, because my name Tony is the Italian male version, namely Antoni or Antonio.
We first visited the grounds and the museum, which was quite large. We had a bathroom break. There is a trove of iconic art and architecture here. Its Vatican Museums house ancient Roman sculptures such as the famed “Laocoön and His Sons” as well as Renaissance frescoes in the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling. The Sistine Chapel was packed with visitors so we could only spend a few minutes inside the Chapel. After the Chapel we were lucky to have a chance to visit the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, which was scheduled to be closed for renovation. A giant bronze canopy at the center of St Peter's Basilica is getting its first major makeover in more than 260 years to restore its luster in time for Holy Year celebrations in 2025.
Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City. Construction started on April 18, 1506. Overall our tour of the Vatican was the highlight of our visit to Rome. Because of that I posted lots of pics from Vatican City. After we finished our tour we were looking for a local restaurant to enjoy a late lunch. More to come regarding our late lunch on the outskirts of the Vatican City.
keierrahb
19 Aug 2024
Laura was amazing! She was knowledgeable, charismatic and patient with our group. The tour was well worth the money and we got to explore so many rooms! The Vatican, Sistin Chapel and Basilica all were just..WOW
Domenica_V
15 Aug 2024
We had a great experience from the people in the office to the tour guide ! However, there were way too many people and it was not an enjoyable experience on a Hot day. It should be illegal to have thousands of people at a time walk through that space
Irma_J
30 Jul 2024
The tour guide was very informative. He took his time and made sure that everyone was enjoying the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour guide.
623mrf
19 Jul 2024
We arrived for our tour with City Wonders and they told us that our tour is cancelled because their tour guide called in saying he wouldn’t be there. Unimaginable that a tour company doesn’t have a back up plan for situations like this, just terrible.
To add insult to injury, it was up to us to call the company and make arrangements to seek a partial refund for the tour.
This is our one opportunity to see the Vatican and this company ruined it. Book with these people at your own risk.
Abby_W
10 Jul 2024
The tour group was very large and chaotic, half of the time it took to get through the lines. the tour guide did not have all of our tickets printed which took additional time for us to get through.
Deb_N
10 Jul 2024
Went to Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter. At the end of Sistine Chapel they asked who wanted to proceed to St Peter or go back to Vatican Museum. We wanted to proceed to St Peter to see the Pieta. When we were outside waiting to go to St Peter we were informed that Pieta was not available for viewing. And as we exited we could not go back to Vatican Museum. They should have been informed that Pieta was not available before we exited--not after! We were very disappointed as we would have stayed in Vaticanuseum to see additional galleries
garybM1893KN
28 Jun 2024
Run away from this place. I paid for a tour of the Vatican at 15:00 for 2 people. Totally price of 230 euros. I showed up at 14:45 and they said the tour already left at 14:30. Nobody informed us that the tour was leaving earlier and it wasn’t possible to find the group, which had already started. I was told I would be refunded, but I only received a fraction of the funds back (40% of the cost). Do yourself a favor and find another tour company.
Julie_W
26 Jun 2024
The tour was canceled last minute and this is usually sold out.. No alternative was offered so in other words you could rebook at a significantly higher rate if available..horrendous experience…..
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