Vatican & Sistine Chapel: Small Group Tour, Early Entrance Option Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums with a small group and an expert guide for a high-quality, intimate experience. Note: The 7:45 AM option grants you Early Access at 8:00 AM, entering before the general public.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Via Tunisi 4, upper side of the road closer to the corner with Viale Vaticano, in front of Vatican Museums entrance. Our assistant will be there with a TOURIMOTION sign. Please arrive to the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour

End Point

End point

After completing the tour, customers exit directly onto St. Peter's Square.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Vatican Museums
Immerse yourself in centuries of art and culture at the Vatican Museums, one of the world's most renowned art collections. Housed within the Vatican City, these museums boast an extraordinary collection amassed by popes over centuries. Beyond the Sistine Chapel, visitors will encounter a vast array of masterpieces. Explore the Raphael Rooms and marvel at the frescoes that defined the High Renaissance. The Pinacoteca houses a treasure trove of paintings by renowned artists such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci. For art and history enthusiasts, the Vatican Museums offer a journey through time. Explore the ancient world in the Pio-Clementino Museum with iconic sculptures like the Apollo del Belvedere and the Laocoön. Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egypt and Etruria in the Gregorian Egyptian Museum and the Gregorian Etruscan Museum.
Duration: 150 mins
2. Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is renowned for its stunning frescoes, particularly Michelangelo's masterpieces. The chapel's ceiling is adorned with breathtaking scenes from the Book of Genesis, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. These frescoes, including the iconic creation of Adam, are considered one of the greatest artistic achievements of the Renaissance. On the chapel's altar wall, Michelangelo's later work, "The Last Judgment," is a powerful and awe-inspiring depiction of the end of the world. This monumental fresco covers the entire wall and is filled with intricate details and dramatic figures. Beyond Michelangelo's masterpieces, the chapel's walls are decorated with vibrant frescoes by other Renaissance masters, including Botticelli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio. These works depict scenes from the lives of Moses and Christ and showcase the artistic talent of the era.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Small group (12 pax max)

Early access to the Vatican Museums (if option selected)

Helpline and assistance

Earphones

Access to Sistine Chapel

Exclusion

Pick-up and mobility

tips

St Peter Basilica

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

In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration

People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket.

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