Rome Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour Max 10 People with Skip-the-Line Access
by Maximus Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$138Overview
This three-hour small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel allows a maximum of 10 participants and includes skip-the-line access. The tour begins with a two-hour visit to the Vatican Museums, where the guide leads the group through key highlights of the world's largest art collection. Visitors see important works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and others. The route includes a 10-minute stop in the Gallery of the Candelabra to view Greek and Roman statues, followed by 10 minutes in the Gallery of the Maps to examine historical maps of the Papal kingdom. Next is a 10-minute visit to the Gallery of the Tapestries, where large tapestries with detailed designs and optical illusions are displayed. The group then spends 15 minutes in the Stanze di Raffaello, appreciating Raphael’s paintings. Afterward, the tour continues with a 15-minute visit inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the ceiling’s Creation of Man and the altar wall’s Last Judgment. The tour concludes outside St. Peter’s Basilica, where the guide provides an explanation of the church’s architecture and history. Guests may enter the basilica on their own after the tour ends. The tour includes all entrance fees, taxes, a professional English-speaking guide, and radio headsets for clear commentary. Moderate walking is required, and a dress code applies for entry to religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The group spends about two hours touring the Vatican Museums, home to the largest art collection in the world, viewing major masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and others.
120 min
Gallery of the Candelabra
Visitors spend ten minutes seeing Greek and Roman statues displayed in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
10 min
Gallery of the Maps
The tour includes about ten minutes to examine detailed maps depicting the Papal kingdom as it was mapped centuries ago.
10 min
Gallery of the Tapestries
Guests spend ten minutes viewing large tapestries that include artistic techniques and optical effects.
10 min
Stanze di Raffaello
The group passes by to observe the masterful works of Raphael.
15 min
Sistine Chapel
Visitors have fifteen minutes inside the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling and the 'Last Judgment' on the altar wall.
15 min
Meeting point
You will find your Vatican tour guide 'at the very bottom of the Stairs' of Via Tunisi, holding signs that say MAXIMUS TOURS. These stairs are directly opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museum. (We DO NOT meet on the steps of the Vatican Museums entrance you must cross the street).
End point
We will end our tour at the Sistine Chapel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rome Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour Max 10 People with Skip-the-Line Access
by Maximus Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$138Overview
This three-hour small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel allows a maximum of 10 participants and includes skip-the-line access. The tour begins with a two-hour visit to the Vatican Museums, where the guide leads the group through key highlights of the world's largest art collection. Visitors see important works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and others. The route includes a 10-minute stop in the Gallery of the Candelabra to view Greek and Roman statues, followed by 10 minutes in the Gallery of the Maps to examine historical maps of the Papal kingdom. Next is a 10-minute visit to the Gallery of the Tapestries, where large tapestries with detailed designs and optical illusions are displayed. The group then spends 15 minutes in the Stanze di Raffaello, appreciating Raphael’s paintings. Afterward, the tour continues with a 15-minute visit inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the ceiling’s Creation of Man and the altar wall’s Last Judgment. The tour concludes outside St. Peter’s Basilica, where the guide provides an explanation of the church’s architecture and history. Guests may enter the basilica on their own after the tour ends. The tour includes all entrance fees, taxes, a professional English-speaking guide, and radio headsets for clear commentary. Moderate walking is required, and a dress code applies for entry to religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The group spends about two hours touring the Vatican Museums, home to the largest art collection in the world, viewing major masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and others.
120 min
Gallery of the Candelabra
Visitors spend ten minutes seeing Greek and Roman statues displayed in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
10 min
Gallery of the Maps
The tour includes about ten minutes to examine detailed maps depicting the Papal kingdom as it was mapped centuries ago.
10 min
Gallery of the Tapestries
Guests spend ten minutes viewing large tapestries that include artistic techniques and optical effects.
10 min
Stanze di Raffaello
The group passes by to observe the masterful works of Raphael.
15 min
Sistine Chapel
Visitors have fifteen minutes inside the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling and the 'Last Judgment' on the altar wall.
15 min
Meeting point
You will find your Vatican tour guide 'at the very bottom of the Stairs' of Via Tunisi, holding signs that say MAXIMUS TOURS. These stairs are directly opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museum. (We DO NOT meet on the steps of the Vatican Museums entrance you must cross the street).
End point
We will end our tour at the Sistine Chapel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.