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Skip-the-line Tour of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel with Local Guide

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The Vatican is home to a portion of the world's most noteworthy show-stoppers, from traditional figures to the perfect works of art of Raphael and Michelangelo. This stunning visit, under the direction of an Art Historian, will take you through the features working through the world renowned Vatican Museums, Raphael's 'Rooms' and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Viale Vaticano, Roma RM, Italy At the stairs outside the Vatican museums, at the monumental white door. Viale Vaticano.

Return Details

Viale Vaticano, Roma RM, Italy At the stairs outside the Vatican museums, at the monumental white door. Viale Vaticano.

  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    Visit the Vatican with special insight into the Sistine Chapel, the Rooms of Raphael, . Meeting at the historical centers, you will be able to skip the long queues and have a chance to drop off items, umbrellas large bags in lockers before the tour begins. The tour will begin by visiting the Ancient Greek and Roman craftsmanship, recovered from old days when the Popes used to be the leaders of Central Italy. The learned guide will highlight the Belvedere Apollo, the Torso, the Busts of Claudius and Hadrian and the Sarcophagi of Helen and Constance, the mother and girl of Emperor Constantine. Continuing into the Room of Animals and the Gallery of Candelabra, then venturing through Roman mosaics. Your guide will point out the statues of Diana of Euphesus, the Muses and the celebrated greek scholars. 
    120 minutes
  • Stanze di Raffaello, Vatican City, Italy
    Following on to the rooms holding Tapestries, the Sobieski Hall and the famous Rooms of Raphael. These rooms were painted by Raphael and his pupils for the Pope Julius II. Marvel at the hues and detailed imagery of the School of Athens and the Parnassus. 
    30 minutes
  • Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy
    Getting on to the Sistine Chapel, the most famed room in Italy. You will see Michelangelo's frescoes particularly the Last Judgement, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis. Along with more subtle elements from the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other Renaissance experts. Your guide will recount stories and insiders facts about the scenes adorning the walls. 
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
This experience 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.
    TheChowjudge
    30 Oct 2022
    Fabio was very knowledgeable and excellent tour guide. We loved our visit and highly recommend the tour. If Fabio is available to lead you, then you will have the best tour. Note: Photography is forbidden in some areas of the Vatican.
    497sherryt
    03 Jun 2022
    We done a guided tour with Debra she was amazing guide and very knowledgeable about her tour would highly recommend her tour
    HillaryD473
    27 May 2022
    Loved that the group was small and we were able to move at our own pace. The guide was very knowledgeable and able to share their enthusiasm for the works we saw.
    This tour in is organized by Private Tours of Rome

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