Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica With Guide

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an expert guide on an unforgettable tour through art and history. Skip the long lines and dive into centuries of masterpieces by legendary artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, and more. Discover the intricate details of the Vatican’s vast collection, from ancient sculptures to Renaissance paintings, while your guide shares fascinating stories and insights. Marvel at the breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling and the awe-inspiring Last Judgment fresco. This intimate experience offers exclusive access and enriches your understanding of one of the world’s most iconic sites. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime journey!

Raphael Rooms: A series of four rooms decorated with frescoes by Raphael and his assistants, showcasing Renaissance art and architecture.

Pio-Clementino Museum: A museum of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, featuring famous works like the Belvedere Apollo and the Laocoön and His Sons group.

Gregorian Etruscan Museum: A museum dedicated to Etruscan art and artifacts, offering insights into the culture and civilization of ancient Italy.

Sistine Chapel: paintings by Michelangelo

The absolute highlight of the route through the Vatican museums is a visit to the Sistine Chapel (‘Capella Sistina’). The name is derived from the founder of the chapel, pope Sixtus IV. The impressive ceiling of this 15th-century Sistine Chapel was painted in the 16th century by Michelangelo. It portrays the story of creation, the great flood and other scenes. The side walls are equally beautiful with paintings of the life of Jesus made by Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. The wall behind the alter shows Michelangelo’s painting of the ‘Last Judgement’. The Sistine Chapel is mostly known for being the space where the cardinals meet for conclave when electing a new pope. When a new pope is being elected, smoke comes from the chapel’s chimney twice a day. White smoke means a new pope has been elected, while black smoke means the cardinals were not yet successful in their mission.

St. Peter’s Basilica features St. Peter’s Baldachin, a bronze canopy by Bernini above the high altar, and Michelangelo’s Dome, adorned with 16 ribs of mosaic and stucco ornaments depicting religious motifs. Glass and ceramic mosaics, not paintings, decorate the basilica, displaying intricate designs and biblical scenes. The basilica is filled with beautiful chapels, altars, monuments, tombs, and artworks. Beneath the basilica are the Vatican Grottoes, holding papal tombs, including Popes Pius VI and John Paul I. The Grand Tomb of St. Peter is below the high altar. The site is sacred as St. Peter’s believed burial place. St. Peter’s Square, outside the basilica, includes the papal apartments and an Egyptian obelisk.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for travelers with Wheelchair

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• Reserved Priority Access to the St. Peters Basilica
• Skip The Line Through Security Line
• Reserved Priority Access to the Sistine Chapel
• Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
• Professional Guide

• No Transportation
• No Food and Beverage

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