Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour, Rome
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour highlights
Visit the Vatican Museum with last-minute entrance tickets and see a collection of around 70,000 masterpieces.
Admire works of art by Michelangelo like the frescoes on the ceiling and altar in the Sistine Chapel.
Look at the Roman artworks and sculptures showcased in the most iconic landmark in Rome.
Explore the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel in Rome with the assistance of a professional English-speaking guide
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Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour overview
Meeting Location: 00120 Città del Vaticano
Activity Starting Time: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Activity Duration: 2 Hours (Approx.)
About Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour, Rome:
The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour will take you to one of the most famous and most important attractions of Vatican City. The Vatican Museum is a series of galleries that holds some of the most beautiful and important Renaissance artworks of great masters in the world. At the Museum you can admire the works of greats like Raphael, Michelangelo and Danti. The Museum is a treasure chest of spectacular works of art right from antiquity to lesser known modern art. The Sistine Chapel is where your tour ends and this is also the place where you get to see one of the most breathtaking and stunning artwork which is the Creation of Man by Michaelangelo
About the Activity:
- Reach the meeting point designated for your tour 15 minutes early where you will meet your professional English speaking guide
- Get ready for the guided tours Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel which will last about 2 hours approximately
- Enter the Vatican Museum easily with your skip-the-line Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour tickets
- With your guide enjoy the beauty of the Roman and Greek sculptures at the Pio Clementino Museum
- Visit the Gallery of Candelabras and take in the wonderful details of the spectacularly massive marble candelabra and the marble columns that divides the gallery into six sections
- Your Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum tour will also take you to the Gallery of Maps where you can see about 40 frescoed maps which were made by Ignazio Danti
- Admire the Renaissance artworks in the Gallery of Tapestries. The art was done by Raphael Sanzio and the tapestry work was done by Belgian tapestry makers.
- Visit the Raphael rooms and enjoy the sensational artworks done by the master himself
- Be amazed at the intricate work of Michaelangelo’s depiction of The Creation of Man which can be seen on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
How to Reach?
- By Car: The meeting location is at a distance of 4.9 km from Rome City Centre. You can reach the destination within 20 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro Stop at a distance of 600 meters.
- By Metro: The nearest metro station to the meeting location is Cipro Station at a distance of 2.4 km.
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Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour faqs
What are the opening hours of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?
Opening hours of Vatican Museums
- Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm. Final entry at 6pm
- Friday to Sunday 10am to 10pm. Final entry at 8pm
Opening hours of the Sistine Chapel
- Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm
- Friday 10am to 10:30pm
- Saturday 10am to 8pm
- Sunday closed
How much does it cost to enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?
The cost of guided tours Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is around INR 4000 per adult. Children of 5 years and under can join the tour free of charge while those between the age of 6 to 18 have to pay for packages at child prices. Visitors 19 years and over have to pay full prices for the guided tours.
Are there any specific dress code requirements for visitors?
Yes, you will need to follow some dress code requirements during your Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum tour. Low cut dresses or tops, tops exposing midriff, shorts, mini skirts, hats are not allowed in the Chapel as well as the Museum. Dress in a way that the knees and shoulders are covered. For men shirts and or t-shirts are recommended with trousers or knee-length shorts. For Women it is recommended to wear long pants or knee-length skirts, tops with sleeves or cardigans. It is also recommended to wear comfortable clothes as you will be spending a lot of time walking and standing.
Can I take photographs inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?
Yes, you can take photographs inside the Vatican Museums without flash and for personal use only. The use of a tripod, or selfie sticks or any other professional photography equipment is forbidden inside the Museum. However, keep in mind during your Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour that it is absolutely forbidden to take any kind of photography inside the Sistine Chapel.
Are audio guides available for visitors?
Yes, there are audio guides available for visitors if you wish to have a self guided tours Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. However, with your Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel guided tour a professional English speaking guide is included who will be able to give you details on everything that you see at the Museum and the Chapel.
Are guided tours offered, and how can I book one?
Yes, you can book a Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel guided tour for your trip. The guided tours are available online and you can easily book them well in advance. Advance bookings will ensure you enjoy skip-the-line privileges as well as excellent discounts on the price of the packages. The guided tours will cover the must visit artworks that are on display in the Museum and the whole tour is guided by professional and licensed guides.
What are the must-see highlights within the Vatican Museums?
Some of the must-see highlights at the Vatican Museums which you should not miss during your Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour are the Raphael Rooms, Pinacoteca, Gregorian Egyptian Museum, Gallery of Geographical Maps, collection of contemporary art, famous Spiral Staircase, Pio-Clementino Museum and its fantastic collection of sculptures, Pinecone Courtyard, Carriage Pavilion, Museum Ethnological, Vatican Historical Museum and the Portraits of the Popes and the Sistine Chapel.
Is there a separate entrance for visitors with pre-booked tickets?
Yes, there is a separate entrance for visitors who have pre-booked tickets. The Vatican Museum has two entrances Via Del Conciliazione and Viale Vaticano. If your first visit is the Vatican Museum then you should enter from Viale Vaticano. Here you will find two queues; Queue 1 is for those who are waiting in line to purchase their tickets and Queue 2 is for those who have pre-booked tickets.
Are children allowed to enter, and is there a minimum age requirement?
Yes, children are allowed to be part of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel guided tour. Kids below the age of 5 years can enjoy the tour free of charge while those between the age of 6 to 18 will need to pay for the tour at child prices. Visitors who are 19 years and above pay full prices for the tour.