Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour & Basilica Access

Highlights

• Skip-the-line entry
• Expert guide
• Iconic highlights

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Sistine Chapel

   45min

   The Sistine Chapel Built between 1473 and 1481 under Pope Sixtus IV, the chapel serves as the papal conclave’s site, where new popes are elected, as well as a place of worship. The chapel’s ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. The ceiling features over 300 figures depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis, including the world-renowned Creation of Adam, where God’s and Adam’s fingers nearly touch. Last Judgment fresco, painted on the altar wall between 1536 and 1541. This dramatic portrayal of the final judgment emphasizes human emotion and divine justice, further showcasing Michelangelo’s artistic genius. The Sistine Chapel also houses frescoes by other Renaissance masters, including Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Pietro Perugino, who contributed to the chapel’s vibrant wall decorations. These works celebrate the life of Moses&Christ, offering a visual narrative of biblical themes. Sistine Chapel remains a vital cultural&religious attraction to all

2. 2

   Vatican Museums

   1h 30min

   highlights: .Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello) These rooms, once Pope Julius II’s private apartments, are adorned with Raphael’s stunning frescoes. The School of Athens, celebrating philosophy and human intellect, is a standout piece showcasing Raphael’s genius. 3. Gallery of Maps (Galleria delle Carte Geografiche) 4. Pio-Clementino Museum 5. Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery) This gallery houses a collection of masterpieces by renowned artists, including Raphael’s Transfiguration, Caravaggio’s The Entombment of Christ, and Leonardo da Vinci’s St. Jerome in the Wilderness. 6. The Borgia Apartments Decorated under the commission of Pope Alexander VI, these rooms feature vibrant frescoes by Bernardino Pinturicchio and his team, blending religious themes with Renaissance opulence. 7. The Spiral Staircase The grand double-helix staircase designed by Giuseppe Momo is an architectural marvel, symbolizing the blend of art and innovation within the museum.

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   10min

   After finishing the tour visitors will go straight inside saint Pete’s basilica through bac door from Sistine Chapel. So beside skipping the long line for museum all visitors also skip the bigger line of saint peter basilica.

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