Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Highlights

• Skip-the-Line Access
• Small Group Tour
• Professional Guides

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Vatican Museums

   15min

   Skip the long lines and head straight into the Vatican Museums, one of the world’s most visited museums. With over 7 kilometers of galleries, these museums are extraordinarily rich in works of art.

2. 2

   Cortile della Pigna

   15min

   The Cortile della Pigna, or Pinecone Courtyard, is a grassed courtyard located within the Vatican Museums in Rome. It's known for its large bronze pinecone, a sculpture that is 2000 years old and was originally near the Pantheon. The pinecone is thought to symbolize immortality and rebirth. The Pigna courtyard is a popular starting point for museum tours and a welcoming space for visitors to begin their exploration of the Vatican's art and history.

3. 3

   Sphere within a Sphere

   Pass by

   The Sphere within a Sphere is a modern sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro, located in the Vatican Museums courtyard. Why is the Sphere within a Sphere famous?

4. 4

   Museo Pio Clementino

   45min

   The Museo Pio Clementino, part of the Vatican Museums, houses a vast collection of classical sculptures and art. It was founded in 1771 by Pope Clement XIV and later expanded by Pope Pius VI, earning it its name. The museum's halls, including the Octagonal Courtyard for the Laocoonte and the Apollo Belvedere and Gallery of the Candelabra,the Gallery of Statues, display a range of classical artifacts, from ancient sculptures to mosaics.

5. 5

   Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

   25min

   The Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, or Gallery of Maps, is a long hall in the Vatican Museums showcasing 40 painted maps of Italy. Commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII in 1580, the maps were created by Ignazio Danti and his team.

6. 6

   Stanze di Raffaello

   5min

   The Stanze di Raffaello, or Raphael Rooms, are a suite of papal apartments in the Vatican Palace known for their magnificent frescoes painted by Raphael and his workshop. These rooms are incredibly important because they represent a high point of Renaissance art, showcasing Raphael's genius and his ability to integrate art, history, and theology. They are a testament to the artistic and cultural significance of the Renaissance and the patronage of Pope Julius II.

7. 7

   Sistine Chapel

   25min

   The Sistine Chapel is a place of great importance due to its historical, religious, and artistic significance. As the Pope's private chapel, it's the site for papal ceremonies and the election of new Popes, making it a center of the Catholic Church. It's also renowned for Michelangelo's stunning frescoes, particularly the ceiling and the altar wall, which represent biblical scenes and the Last Judgement. It serves as the Pope's personal chapel for various religious ceremonies and events. The chapel's ceiling and altar wall are adorned with magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo, showcasing scenes from the Book of Genesis and the Last Judgement. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a highly sought-after tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year.

8. 8

   St. Peter's Square

   Pass by

   Your Tour will end in St. Peter Square, and then you are free to explore at your own. In any case of you want to Stay inside the Museum For a long time even after the Tours get Finished than you can tell your Guide so that he/she will not Take you out of the Museum to the Square.

Before you go

Location