Afternoon Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel

Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

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 Raphael Rooms, 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. Visiting after the daytime crowds have left, you’ll appreciate the extra space and silence to appreciate the magnificent artwork in the Museums.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Pass By: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy

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.

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

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 minutes

• Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
• Local English-speaking guide
• Headsets
• Small groups of 15 people or fewer
• Guaranteed to skip the lines
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact our Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• The Vatican policy insists that guests cover their shoulders and knees inside the Museums and Basilica at all times
• Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Antico Caffè Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Vatican Museums, 00120, Vatican City

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

3 hours