Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour Guided Tour in English
ID: GYG597723-1005464
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Marvel at masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance including The Last Judgement fresco by Michelangelo.
Enjoy a small-group tour of the Vatican Museums in Rome on an exploration of Vatican City, the smallest country in the world and one of the holiest places in Christianity. Skip the ticket line and beat the long lines outside so that you spend more time admiring the destination.
Discover the Pope’s vast art collection, containing about 7 km of art. Gain insights from your guide as they show you highlights such as the Pio-Clementino Museum and its ancient statues, the Gallery of Maps and its cartographic frescoes, and the Gallery of Tapestries and its Flemish wall hangings.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, a treasure trove of artistic beauty that is a must-see destination in its own right. Marvel at Italian artist Michelangelo’s spectacular ceiling, recognized all around the world for its artistic achievement.
Stand in awe before The Last Judgment fresco covering the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, and The Creation of Adam on the ceiling. Learn why Michelangelo nearly refused such a challenging commission, and why his eventual masterpiece became a cornerstone of the Renaissance.
Highlights
- Feast your eyes on the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel and its works of art
- Breeze past the ticket line to maximize your time enjoying the Vatican Museums
- See the vast collection of art amassed by the popes with an art historian guide
- Discover the Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, and Pio-Clementino Museum
- Admire famous frescoes such as The Last Judgement and The Creation of Adam
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide on Via Sebastiano Veniero 5. They will be holding a sign that reads "Roma Visite Guidate."
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.