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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Small Group: Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Tour
4.8
99 Ratings
Roma
Experience the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel in a small group tour with skip-the-line access. Learn the history, secrets, and legends from an expert local guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vatican Museums - Vatican Museums: walk on one of the old private pope courtyards, the pinecone courtyard with a pinetree from the II aD. Have a look to the optagonal courtyard and admire the iconic Laocoon. Explore the Museo Pio Clementino and discover its roman and greek sculpture collection, walk on the amazing galleries such as the Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of the Candelabra. Be surprised by the wonderful frescos made by Raphael for Julius II della Rovere at the beginning of the XVI century and get in to the mysterious life of the famous Pope Borgia.
What's Included
- Licensed local tour guide
- Headset cost (if needed)
- Skip the line tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel
- Small Group (max 15 people group to ensure priority access)
Additional Information
Experience an intimate tour accommodating a small group of just 12-15 individuals with a guide on hand to respond to inquiries and enlighten everyone about the profound heritage tied to this historical location. On this considerably Catholic pilgrimage, our local specialist will weave tales about the origins of numerous landmarks and items, including the highly treasured Sistine Chapel, the renowned Belvedere Courtyard, ancient galleries, and more. Have your camera ready for that ideal shot against the Pigna Statue in the Pinecone Courtyard and explore the sequence of galleries in Raphael’s Rooms. A stop at the pivotal Sistine Chapel - a place of immense significance and a worship place for the Pope - is assuredly a tour highlight. As we explore, you’ll uncover the myths and tales that only a local can share, providing a unique glimpse into this historic site.
Curious about the location of the unique chimney used for the conventional black and white smoke? Your guide will reveal it!
Were Raphael and Michelangelo pals? Not quite - join us as we delve further into their relationship!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers to ensure the direct access
- Only small bags are allowed
- Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events and national holidays
- Wheelchair and Stroller won’t be able to join the shared group
Location
Caffè Vaticano
Viale Vaticano
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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C5514gakelseyb
Jun 21, 2024
Thorough and Fun Tour of Vatican Museum + Sistine Chapel! - This was an incredible experience! Francesco, our guide, was so knowledgeable and patient. We got inside quickly and were able to navigate the crowds with ease. We walked away with a deeper appreciation for everything we saw thanks to Franscesco's thorough explanations. There is so much to learn and I would love to do this experience again!
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Hannahgy3974ji
Jun 13, 2024
Highly Recommend - Highly recommend this tour! We went straight inside and did not have to wait at all! We learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience with our guide Lucia!
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Sonjasz7533od
Jun 11, 2024
Amazing knowledge of history and art - Fede was great – very knowledgable and passionate about everything he explained. It's hard to herd cats through a place as busy as the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, but he kept us all together and made the tour very enjoyable.
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Edgar_r
Jun 7, 2024
Well Done - Great history and information. We were able to hear the guide and follow her as she led us through the museums.
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Esesogamosog
Jun 1, 2024
Excellent experience - “Good experience, the guide knows what he is talking about.” I recommend this tour. Profesional folks.
Go prepare to walk a lot!
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193mujgans
May 25, 2024
BEST EXPERIENCE 😍 - I was very worried about the tour, but as soon as I saw Sylvia, all my worries disappeared. Our day was great, and the tour exceeded our expectations. Sylvia is the best tour guide I have ever seen; you will understand what I mean as soon as you meet her. I highly recommend this tour with confidence.
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Juliengh7840bm
May 24, 2024
Great and valuable journey - Our Vatican City tour guide was exceptional. Their deep knowledge of art, history, and the Vatican’s spiritual significance enriched our experience immensely. They navigated us smoothly through the crowded sites, ensuring we saw all the highlights without feeling rushed. Their engaging storytelling brought each site to life, particularly in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. The guide’s passion and enthusiasm were infectious, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend this guide for anyone looking to fully appreciate the wonders of Vatican City.
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Rebecca_p
Jun 10, 2024
Good tour of Vatican - Alessandra was knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot. And she did a great job keeping the group together despite the crowds.
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Helene_e
Jun 8, 2024
Fast - Very disappointed in the disrespect in the Sistine chapel. The crowds were very chatty and it was a lot of picture taking the God rushed through. We really could've used a little more time in the actual museum.
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Micah_r
May 28, 2024
You MUST read this if you plan to book this tour! - The guide was great, HOWEVER, our tickets were never sent to 4 people in the group which delayed the tour by 50 minutes. Also, we were very excited to go to St. Peter’s Basilica which was part of the payment for the tour and the tour guide told us halfway through that we didn’t have tickets to get us in to St. Peter’s Basilica. That was very disappointing. Lastly, even though the tour started late and we didn’t go to St Peters, the guide still ended the tour 30 minutes early. So the 3 hour tour we paid for ended up being 1 hour and 40 minutes. When I reached out to them after the tour requesting a partial refund since we didn’t get to go to all of our stops they politely denied my request.
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