Guided Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

See the stunning Sistine Chapel and the highlights of the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with just your small group. You will be accompanied by an expert guide as you explore the Vatican Museum's galleries, Pinecone Courtyard, and finally Michelangelo's masterwork in the unmissable Sistine Chapel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM.

End Point

End point

Vatican Museums

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Vatican Museums
Skip the (always long) lines into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. If you select the 4:15pm tour at time of booking, you'll visit after the daytime crowds have left, allowing you the extra space and silence to appreciate the magnificent artwork in the Museums.
Duration: 150 mins
2. Sphere within a Sphere
Inside the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
3. Pinecone Courtyard
Guided tour & Photo Stop
4. Cortile del Belvedere
Guided tour & Photo Stop
5. Gallery of Maps
Guided tour & Photo Stop
6. Sistine Chapel
Then head to the Sistine Chapel just before closing time for a peaceful experience with just a handful of other visitors. Before entering, your guide will explain the stories behind the creation of these iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting the little details and quirks that most people miss.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums

Local English-speaking guide

Belvedere Courtyard with Ancient Greek & Roman sculptures

Gallery of the Maps

Gallery of the Tapestries

Gallery of the Candelabra

Pinecone Courtyard

Sistine Chapel

Headsets

Groups of 18 people or fewer

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour.

Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.

Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Supplied by Walks - Italy & Spain

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