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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

4.3(8 reviews)
2 hours
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
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About This Tour

Imagine yourself wandering through the Vatican Museums, a treasure chest overflowing with art and history that whispers stories across centuries. Within the Vatican Museums, lose yourself in the Renaissance perfection of Raphael's Rooms, frescoes so stunning they'll leave you breathless. Encounter iconic sculptures like Laocoön and His Sons, a dramatic scene from Greek mythology that will stir your emotions. Travel back in time within the Gallery of Maps, a cartographic masterpiece that unveils the world as it was once perceived. Throughout your exploration, your guide will weave captivating tales, revealing the lives of the Popes who commissioned these works, the artistic movements that shaped them, and the hidden symbolism embedded within each piece. Step into the Sistine Chapel and prepare to be awestruck. Gaze upwards at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes, a testament to artistic genius that will leave you speechless.

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What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Entry to the Vatican Museums from the standard queue
Entry to Sistine Chapel

What's Not Included

Food and beverage
Gratuities
Pickup service
Skip-the-Line. The tickets are from the standard queue

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Sistine Chapel
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums
During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
Please note that the tickets for this tour is from the queue and not skip the line
Due to the rules inside the Sistine Chapel, guides are not permitted to speak. As a result, the guide will provide an explanation of the Sistine Chapel's significance and its artwork while the group is in the queue to enter the Vatican Museums. The guide will still accompany you inside the Sistine Chapel, but no further commentary can be given once inside.
During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.

Meeting Point

Meet your Wanderwise host in via Vittor Pisani 6/8

Special Instructions

On the day of the tour, Meet your Wanderwise host at the square in Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8 at least 20 minutes before the activity start time

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Tour Operator

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Guest Ratings

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