Get ready to experience one of the most magnificent and historical sites in the world with exclusive access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel before the crowds arrive!
Discover the treasures of the Vatican in Rome with an exclusive early entrance tour. Skip the line and enjoy the best of the Vatican Museums with a knowledgeable guide. From the spectacular Raphael Rooms to the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's Last Judgment.
Start this Vatican Museums tour with an exclusive early entrance ticket that gives you the opportunity to explore the galleries before the crowds arrive. Your expert guide will take you through the museum's vast collection of art, including some of the most famous masterpieces in history. You'll get to explore the enchanting Raphael Rooms, four chambers that were decorated by Raphael and his students in the early 16th century. These rooms were originally used as the private apartments of Pope Julius II, and they are adorned with stunning frescoes that showcase the artistic genius of the High Renaissance.
Next, you'll enter the Tapestry Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of Flemish tapestries that were commissioned by Pope Leo X in the early 16th century. The tapestries depict scenes from the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles and are considered to be some of the finest examples of this art form in the world. As you make your way through the Vatican Museums, you will have the opportunity to admire numerous sculptures and paintings by some of the most famous artists in history, including Bernini, Caravaggio, and Titian.
This experience continues with a Sistine Chapel tour, the most famous chapel in the world, and the site of Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece, the Last Judgment. The chapel is decorated with a series of frescoes that depict scenes from the Bible, from the Creation to the Resurrection of Christ. But it is Michelangelo's Last Judgment, painted on the chapel's altar wall, that is the crowning achievement of the Sistine Chapel. This vast fresco depicts the final judgment of humanity, with a stately Christ as judge and the souls of the righteous and the damned separated into heaven and hell.
If you like art tour of Rome, try also this Small group tour of Borghese Gallery or this wonderful Private and guided tour of Colosseum and Romanun Forum! If you prefer instead a more exclusive experience, check out our private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel,
Further information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this group tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access. All visitors must have a photo ID for the security check. The Vatican Museums imposes a mandatory dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered, otherwise you will not be able to enter.
Please note that the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary, depending on restrictions decided by the museum board. The guided tour will culminate at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to reach St. Peter's Square, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the best route to take, if you want to reach it on your own. The guide will not accompany you inside the Basilica, allowing you to spend additional time there at your own pace.
Important Notice: Jubilee Year 2025As 2025 is the Jubilee Year, a period of major religious celebrations and events, tour schedules may be subject to changes beyond our control due to decisions by the Holy See and Jubilee initiatives. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding regarding any adjustments that may arise.
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