Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica in Small Groups – Skip the Line

 

A visit to the Vatican Museums is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Along with Skip-the-Line Access to the Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica after the Sistine Chapel, you’ll discover the highlights in a relaxing way with less than 20 people and an art historian guide who will give you the Vatican story in just 3 hours. Highlights - Explore the marvels of the Vatican with an expert guide - Be mesmerized by Michelangelo’s world famous Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement - Visit the Raphael Rooms and hear the stories behind the renowned “School of Athens” With our Reserved Entrance, you can head straight inside and explore without wasting any time, and discover the fascinating stories about the characters that walked these corridors before you, such as artists and Popes. This tour has been adjusted to adhere to current safety regulations; with enhanced security measures and social distancing you will make once-in-a-lifetime memories of this incredible location. Inside, your guide will take you out to the Vatican Gardens balcony for your first glimpse of the dome of St. Peters Basilica before strolling through the ancient statues and modern sculptures of the Pinecone Courtyard. As there is no talking allowed in the Sistine Chapel your guide will prepare you here for the many fascinating details you otherwise might miss on your own. To reach the Chapel, your guide will lead you along the Hall of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Candelabra and through the Raphael Rooms. These works of art will come to life as you follow your guide’s commentary on your dedicated audio headset. At the Sistine Chapel, take some time to pick out the rich details on the walls and ceilings – from Michelangelo’s boneless self-portrait to the shields representing violent bible stories. In just three hours, we’ll introduce you to the artistic treasures of the Vatican in an enjoyable and hassle-free manner. From the enormous Vatican Museums to Michelangelo's ground-breaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, you will see how the Popes used art and culture to spread their message. You’ll leave not just appreciating the Vatican but having understood it too.