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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Our Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour starts in the Vatican Museums.

The Vatican Museums are a group of museums and galleries located within the territory of the Vatican City. They bring together a vast collection of artworks and historic artifacts from around the world, including ancient statues, paintings, manuscripts, sacred art objects, and much more. Our expert guide will provide insight into the artworks and history of the museums.

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Some works of art of high historical and artistic value are:

• The Pinacoteca, which contains paintings by artists such as Raphael, Titian, Giotto and Caravaggio.

• The Hall of Animals, which contains frescoes representing animals and mythological figures.

• St. Peter's Basilica, which houses statues and sculptures by artists such as Bernini and Canova.
• The Vatican Apostolic Library, which preserves precious manuscripts and historical documents.

In this approximately 3-hour guided tour you will also visit the Sistine Chapel which is a famous chapel inside the Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy. It is best known for the ceiling painted by Michelangelo, which depicts biblical scenes such as the Creation and the Last Judgment. The frescoes on the walls are the work of artists such as Botticelli, Perugino and Signorelli. The chapel is also famous as a place of election for popes and as a place for important religious ceremonies. The Sistine Chapel is considered one of the most important and iconic works of art in the world and attracts millions of visitors every year.

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Duration: about 3 hours.

To know:

• Admire the marvelous and breathtaking Halls of the Vatican Museums with thousands of masterpieces of art and sculpture by artists such as Raphael and Giotto.

• Walk through the famous Room of Geographical Maps, the Room of Tapestries and one of the most comprehensive Egyptian museums in the world.

• Unique experiences in the Sistine Chapel admiring the Last Judgment by Michelangelo.
• Unique experiences in the Sistine Chapel admiring the Last Judgment by Michelangelo.

What's included:

• Assistance at the meeting point.

• Guided tour with official Vatican guide.

• Entrata con prenotazione.
• Reserved access to the Vatican Museums.
• Reserved access to the Sistine Chapel.
• Earphones.

What is not included:

• Entrance to St. Peter's Dome.
• Entry into St. Peter's Basilica.
• Food and Beverage.
• Pick up service.

Languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Portuguese.

Timetables:   Tutti i giorni, eccetto la Domenica e le festività religiose.

Useful information:

• Make sure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.

• Bring a valid ID for children with you.
• Children under 6 are free.

• Make sure you wear the correct attire: NO shorts/miniskirts or tank tops.
• No bulky bags, backpacks and suitcases (only small bags are allowed).
• Please note that times may vary depending on religious events.

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