Gallery of Tapestries, Vatican Museums

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Discover the art collection inside the Vatican Museums on a tour with an art historian guide, with an optional entry to Castle Gandolfo. Walk through the galleries and admire masterpieces by Michelangelo inside the Sistine Chapel.  Meet your guide, an art historian who will tell you all about the masterpieces you will be encountering. Hear fascinating facts and stories as you visit the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Candelabra. Round off the tour with by encountering the marvels of the Sistine Chapel, complete with frescoes by Michelangelo. Be awed by coming face-to-face with Michelangelo’s most famous artwork: The Last Judgement. You can also make the most of your experience by selecting the option of an additional entry ticket to the Castle Gandolfo and St. Peter's Basilica which you can visit at your own pace without the guide.

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without waiting in the often long public lines. Take a journey through the awe-inspiring museums where you’ll find a treasure trove of Roman statues, Renaissance paintings, and Italian artworks. With these Vatican Museum skip-the-line tickets, have more time to explore the immense collection of art that can be found in the Vatican Museums. Walk through the exhibits and galleries from the Round Room to the Gallery of the Tapestries. Discover the Belvedere and Pinecone Courtyards and the famous Gallery of the Maps. This room filled with topographical maps of Italy by Danti dating back to 1583 remains one of the largest geographical pictures to this day. Browsing through the Pio Clementino Museum you can see the Greek Cross Hall, Gallery of the Statues, Hall of the Muses, and other paintings, sculptures, and statues from artists spanning centuries. Pass through the majestic collection of ceremonial carriages that are now part of the Carriage Pavilion. Discover the countless treasures of the Vatican with a visit to the Raphael Rooms. Admire the 4 rooms of the Vatican famous for their frescoes by the High Renaissance great Raphael. Gaze in awe at Raphael’s The School of Athens. Observe the most famous chapel in the world – the Sistine Chapel. Witness the beautiful frescoes that decorate the interiors from Botticelli, Rosselli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio and the most famous fresco of all – Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Take in the highlights of the Vatican Museums. Wander through the Hall of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Candelabrs, Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel. Admire the immense art collection amassed by the Catholic history, including Roman sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces at your own pace. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel Complete your experience and book the option with the Vatican Gardens: enjoy a panoramic open-top bus tour. Listen to the multi-lingual audioguide to learn their secrets. Marvel at the elegant fountains and the sculptures as you tour the gardens.

Discover the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with skip-the-line guaranteed. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and marvel at the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. Begin your guided walking tour at the Vatican Museums, with their immense collection built by the Popes throughout the centuries, and discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections. See the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. Marvel at works by ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps and wander the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries to see Flemish works by pupils of Raphael. Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary frescoes. From the Museum, exit directly into St. Peter's Basilica, the most important Christian church in the world, where you will admire, among others, Michelangelo's masterpiece the Pietà and the impressive Baldachin Altar by Bernini. The tour ends in St. Peter's Square, dominated by Michelangelo's imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini's double Colonnade.

Discover some of the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Then, enter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the intricate fresco that covers the entire ceiling and walls. Painted by Michaelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Sistine Chapel represents a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. From the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome. The artist also expressed his frustration through hidden meanings in his work, which have since been uncovered and deciphered. Listen as your guide lets you in on Michelangelo's private jokes. Finally, head to St. Peter's Basilica for the final leg of your guided walking tour. The cathedral is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and holds the title of the biggest church in the world. Explore the interior of this magnificent structure with your guide and discover the many masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art that fill the cathedral. Admire the famous Pietà by Michelangelo and the elaborate St. Peter's Baldachin by Bernini. Your tour comes to an end outside the cathedral. From here, feel free to wander around Saint Peter's Square or visit the nearby Castel Sant'Angelo on your own. 

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vatican City on a guided tour of all of its most important treasures. Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance access to make the most of your day. Begin your experience by discovering masterpieces of art in the Vatican Museums by some of the world’s most distinguished artists. Follow a guide in your chosen language to the most important areas of the museum, including the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Tapestries. Enter the Sistine Chapel to contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, “The Last Judgment”, one of the most famous pieces of art ever made. Then, experience the magnificent interior of St. Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance. Be awed by one of the holiest sites in the world and admire Michelangelo’s stunning “La Pieta”.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive skip-the-line access and expert guidance. Delve into the heart of art history as you stroll through the Vatican galleries, home to some of the world's most renowned masterpieces. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the vast collections, including highlights like the awe-inspiring Gallery of Tapestries, the enchanting Gallery of Maps, and the serene Belvedere Courtyard within the Pio Clementino Museum. Prepare to be mesmerized as you step into the sacred space of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's iconic frescoes, including the breathtaking 'Creation of Adam' and the profound 'Last Judgement,' adorn the walls, offering a transcendent experience like no other. Join us for an enriching and illuminating journey through the Vatican's unparalleled treasures.

Enjoy admission tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Admire world-famous artworks on a guided tour and embark on a journey through time and space. Access each site directly with your guide and forget about the hassle of waiting in line. The groups are made up by a maximum of 30 people and are all accompanied by certified Vatican tour guides, who will take the guests through the priceless artistic treasures enshrined in the seven different museums that make up the very heart of the Vatican Museum complex. In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, the guide will tell stories and curiosities that will help to understand the historical, artistic and cultural context that has molded the masterpieces hosted in the Hall of the Muses, in the Pio-Clementine Museum, in the Gallery of Maps, in the Gallery of Tapestries, in the Raphael Rooms and in the magnificent Courtyard of the Pinecone that opens in the heart of Vatican City. The tour of the Vatican Museums will culminate with the visit to the Sistine Chapel; since it is forbidden to speak aloud inside, the guide will deliver explanations and directions outside, using the special panels provided by the Museums. Once inside, you can admire the paintings that truly represent the highest peak of Italian Renaissance art, from the precious frescoes by Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Luca Signorelli and Piero di Cosimo, to the extraordinary vault cycle and the Last Judgement by Michelangelo. At the end of this incredible experience, the guide will briefly tell about the history of the Vatican.

Highlights of the Vatican Museum Skip-the-line Tickets When you purchase Vatican Museums skip-the-line tickets, you can enjoy several highlights without having to wait in the regular entrance queues. Explore the biggest museum full of vintage and antique sculptures & frescoes at Vatican City. The Gallery of Candelabra, Tapestries, and everyone’s favorite the Gallery of Maps. You can look at the 300 years old unified Italy at one glance at the Gallery of Maps. Highlights of the Skip-the-line Sistine Chapel Tickets When you purchase skip-the-line Sistine Chapel tickets, you can directly access this iconic masterpiece without waiting in the regular entrance queues. Once you are inside you can experience the most celebrated artworks by Michelangelo. His painting always shows the sheer magnitude. While you are inside the Chapel, you will see the beautiful frescoes. With only a ticket and no accompanying guide, it’s possible to get lost around the enormous museum. For that, if you want we provide you with the map and also be aware of the Vatican City visitor information as a reference. It’s important to note that the Sistine Chapel is located within the Vatican Museums, and skip-the-line tickets specifically for the Sistine Chapel may not be available. However, skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums generally include access to the Sistine Chapel. By bypassing the regular entrance queues, you can directly immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sistine Chapel.

Explore the masterpieces housed in the massive collections of the Vatican museums on a guided walking tour with 18 people or fewer. Save time on your trip to Rome with skip-the-line tickets to one of the most popular attractions in the city. Meet your guide at the Vatican Museum and begin to explore this impressive complex which contains galleries, paintings, sculptures, frescoes, tapestries, and classical antiquities of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian origin. Navigate to the museum's highlights like the Raphael Rooms where you can see frescos by the famous Renaissance painter. Stroll through the Pine Courtyard, and see how depictions of the world have evolved over time in the Gallery of the Maps. Admire detailed cloth work in the Gallery of Tapestries. Pass through the Pio Clementine Museum and the Gallery of the Candelabra. Enter the Sistine Chapel where you can admire Michelangelo’s world-famous frescos: "The Last Judgment" and "The Creation of Adam. Finally, visit St. Peter's Basilica next door and admire master works such as the famous "Pietà", "Baldacchino," and much more.