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Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - Small group

14 Reviews 4.71 out of 5 stars Based on 14 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Vatican City, Italy

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Overview

Discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an official guide on this early access tour with a small group.

Enter the Vatican Museums right as they open for the day. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.

Next, head to the Sistine Chapel, visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.

Note: Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not Included in this tour.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Semi Private Tour
  • Professional Guide
  • Food and Drinks
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
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00120
Vatican City

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Marvel at the museums’ awe-inspiring art collection, world-renowned frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel, and the Renaissance era paintings in the Raphael Room with an advantage of avoiding the stressful long queue and get escorted inside the Vatican Museums through the priority access.After a regular security check, we will head towards the most important galleries and breathtaking masterpieces collection of art. At 75 meters long, the Gallery of the Tapestries is named after the elaborate Flemish tapestries that drape its walls. The Gallery of the Maps, painted between 1580 and 1585, takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, representing each of the Italian regions and papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII.Be mesmerized by the beauty contained in the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s undisputed masterpiece.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

You will hear details about the election process called Conclave which ends up with white smoke from the chimney installed in the Chapel. See original "Last Judgement" and try to find Michaelangelo's face in between more than 300 painted characters.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.Semi Private Tour.Professional Guide. The following is NOT included: Food and Drinks.Hotel Pickup and Drop-off. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-144387P1

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  • Professional Guide
  • Food and Drinks
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

Additional Info

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