Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms Private Tour
by 7 Hills 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.€298Overview
The Vatican Museums in Rome hold an extensive collection of Renaissance and Classical art spanning about 7 kilometers within the complex. This private tour lasts around three hours and begins near Vatican City, where guests meet their professional guide. Using a skip-the-line ticket, the group bypasses the regular entrance queues to start exploring immediately. The tour covers the Vatican Museums, including highlights such as the ancient sculpture Laocoön and His Sons, the Transfiguration painting, and works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico. The guide provides historical information about the artworks and the Catholic Church throughout the visit. The visit continues with a stop at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement can be seen. The tour concludes inside St. Peter’s Basilica, where visitors can view Michelangelo’s La Pietà and the baroque and Renaissance architecture. There is also the option to visit the papal crypt, the resting place of Pope John Paul II and others. Headsets are provided to hear the guide clearly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The tour begins near Vatican City where participants meet their guide and use skip-the-line tickets to bypass the main entrance queue. The Vatican Museums’ collections date back to the 16th century and stretch approximately 4.35 miles (7 km) around the complex. Visitors explore Greek Classical art and Renaissance masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico. Highlights include the ancient statue Laocoön and His Sons and the painting The Transfiguration. The guide shares historical insights about the Catholic Church during the 2,5-hour visit.
150 min
Sistine Chapel
During the 2,5-hour Vatican Museums tour, the group visits the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement and other frescoes.
20 min
Meeting point
If you come by metro/subway, closest metrostop is Cipro
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms Private Tour
by 7 Hills Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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.€298Overview
The Vatican Museums in Rome hold an extensive collection of Renaissance and Classical art spanning about 7 kilometers within the complex. This private tour lasts around three hours and begins near Vatican City, where guests meet their professional guide. Using a skip-the-line ticket, the group bypasses the regular entrance queues to start exploring immediately. The tour covers the Vatican Museums, including highlights such as the ancient sculpture Laocoön and His Sons, the Transfiguration painting, and works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico. The guide provides historical information about the artworks and the Catholic Church throughout the visit. The visit continues with a stop at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement can be seen. The tour concludes inside St. Peter’s Basilica, where visitors can view Michelangelo’s La Pietà and the baroque and Renaissance architecture. There is also the option to visit the papal crypt, the resting place of Pope John Paul II and others. Headsets are provided to hear the guide clearly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The tour begins near Vatican City where participants meet their guide and use skip-the-line tickets to bypass the main entrance queue. The Vatican Museums’ collections date back to the 16th century and stretch approximately 4.35 miles (7 km) around the complex. Visitors explore Greek Classical art and Renaissance masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico. Highlights include the ancient statue Laocoön and His Sons and the painting The Transfiguration. The guide shares historical insights about the Catholic Church during the 2,5-hour visit.
150 min
Sistine Chapel
During the 2,5-hour Vatican Museums tour, the group visits the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement and other frescoes.
20 min
Meeting point
If you come by metro/subway, closest metrostop is Cipro
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.