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Discover the treasures of the Vatican on this skip-the-line access tour. Your guide will reveal a world of secrets and intrigue as they take you around the Museums, the Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.
Your guide will take you to admire the best of the papal collections. Wander through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and the Courtyard of the Pinecone. See works by the most renowned artists of their times, from Raphael to Rodin. Discover one of the most important collections of Roman portrait busts, with over a thousand pieces on show in the Chiaramonte Museum.
Marvel at the incomparable decoration of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s frescoes, some of the most famous in the world, are the largest ever painted by one man and are truly testament to his incredible talent.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Discover the treasures of the Vatican on this skip-the-line access tour. Your guide will reveal a world of secrets and intrigue as they take you around the Museums, the Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.
Your guide will take you to admire the best of the papal collections. Wander through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and the Courtyard of the Pinecone. See works by the most renowned artists of their times, from Raphael to Rodin. Discover one of the most important collections of Roman portrait busts, with over a thousand pieces on show in the Chiaramonte Museum.
Marvel at the incomparable decoration of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s frescoes, some of the most famous in the world, are the largest ever painted by one man and are truly testament to his incredible talent.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Beat the queues and enter into one of the largest art galleries in the world with your semi-private guide at your side. Discover the 2000 years of art spanned in the papal collection, and compare the majestic ancient statues of the Pio Clementino rooms with the intricate Renaissance displays in the Gallery of the Tapestries. Listen as your guide captivates you with tales of artistic genius and highlights the most fascinating details for your group.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Stanze di Raffaello, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Italy
A true highlight of the Vatican Museums, a visit to the Raphael Rooms is a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Discover the frescoes of the legendary Renaissance artist and see with your own eyes the talent of his work. Admire the result of Pope Julius II’s choice to commission Raphael to paint the Pope’s private apartments, as you listen to stories from the High Renaissance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Complete your Vatican Museums’ experience as you arrive at the most revered room: the Sistine Chapel. The papal chapel’s holy significance is displayed in its outstanding artistic beauty, home to Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and wall frescoes. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colour of works that include ‘The Last Judgment’ and ‘The Creation of Adam’.
Duration: 20 minutes
