Skip-the-Line 2.5-Hour Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums
Duration: 2.5 hours
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Exclusive Early Entry Tour
Product ID: 104408
See the magnificent highlights of the Vatican Museum when it is still closed to the public on a skip-the-line small group tour. Explore the museum, pause in the Sistine Chapel and from there, use your skip-the-line access to St Peter's Basilica.
About this activity
Duration 3 hours
Skip the ticket line
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy privileged access to the Vatican before the museum doors officially open
- Marvel at Renaissance masterpieces in peace and quiet
- Visit the Sistine Chapel in a group of no more than 12 people
- Enjoy a view over the Vatican Gardens
Full description
Meet your guide directly in the Vatican City, where you will be guided through the intriguing history of the Vatican Museum and the lives of popes. This exclusive tour will give you the possibility to visit the Vatican Museums when they are still closed to the public, so you can explore its vast collections with no one around.
You will be taken into the museum by a spectacular spiral staircase. Inside, you will find many masterpieces from different periods of time, from classical Greek art to Renaissance masterpieces of Michelangelo. For example, you can admire the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures or Raphael's chambers that collect some of the best paintings of this famous artist - such as the Transfiguration, his last one.
Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico and many more. Enjoy a view over the Vatican Gardens. You will be guided through the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and you will hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists. Towards the end of this tour, you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's masterpiece: The Last Judgement. Your guide will take you to Saint Peter's Basilica and you can visit the basilica at your leisure. Inside, you can admire some Baroque masterpieces and the breathtaking Pietà by Michelangelo. You can also enjoy a moment of reflection in the Vatican caves, where many popes are buried, including Pope John Paul II.
Tour itinerary:
• Introduction to the Vatican City and Vatican history
• Chandelier Gallery
• Tapestry Gallery
• Maps Gallery
• Apartment of Pope Pius V
• Sistine Chapel
• At the end of tour you will have direct access to Saint Peter's Basilica.
You will be taken into the museum by a spectacular spiral staircase. Inside, you will find many masterpieces from different periods of time, from classical Greek art to Renaissance masterpieces of Michelangelo. For example, you can admire the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures or Raphael's chambers that collect some of the best paintings of this famous artist - such as the Transfiguration, his last one.
Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico and many more. Enjoy a view over the Vatican Gardens. You will be guided through the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and you will hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists. Towards the end of this tour, you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's masterpiece: The Last Judgement. Your guide will take you to Saint Peter's Basilica and you can visit the basilica at your leisure. Inside, you can admire some Baroque masterpieces and the breathtaking Pietà by Michelangelo. You can also enjoy a moment of reflection in the Vatican caves, where many popes are buried, including Pope John Paul II.
Tour itinerary:
• Introduction to the Vatican City and Vatican history
• Chandelier Gallery
• Tapestry Gallery
• Maps Gallery
• Apartment of Pope Pius V
• Sistine Chapel
• At the end of tour you will have direct access to Saint Peter's Basilica.
Includes
- Exclusive entrance when the museum is still closed to the public
- Entrance fees
- Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What’s Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation to/ from attractions
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Via Leone IV, 6, 00192 Roma RM, Italia Meet your guide at 7:15 am at the local partner's office at Via Leone IV n.6
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
• 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
• A minimum of 2 persons per booking is required
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Children discount is applied from 6 up 14-years-old with a valid ID card to be shown on-site
• You will have a privileged access to St. Peter's Basilica but with no guide inside the basilica. You can visit the basilica at your leisure
• A minimum of 2 persons per booking is required
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Children discount is applied from 6 up 14-years-old with a valid ID card to be shown on-site
• You will have a privileged access to St. Peter's Basilica but with no guide inside the basilica. You can visit the basilica at your leisure
From £130.11 per person
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Product ID: 104408
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Exclusive Early Entry Tour
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