Why choose this Vatican City tour ?
Expert Guides: Our passionate, licensed guides provide rich, engaging commentary, bringing the Vatican’s history and art to life.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more intimate, personalized tour with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Prime Tour Times: Late afternoon tours mean fewer crowds, offering a more serene visit.
Comprehensive Highlights: See the best of the Vatican Museums, including the Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel.
Continued Exploration: After the tour, stay and explore the museums at your own pace.
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What makes Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Vatican Museums Exploration (Approx. 90 minutes):
Entrance Hall: Your guide will give a brief introduction to the history and significance of the Vatican Museums.
Gallery of Maps: Begin your journey through the Vatican Museums with the stunning Gallery of Maps, featuring large-scale frescoes of Italy’s regions.
Gallery of Tapestries: Proceed to the Gallery of Tapestries, where you will see intricately woven Flemish tapestries designed by Raphael’s students.
Raphael Rooms: Enter the Raphael Rooms, a suite of reception rooms adorned with Raphael’s masterpieces, including the renowned “School of Athens.”
Pio-Clementine Museum: Visit this section to view ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, including the famous Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere.
Other Highlights: Depending on the flow of the tour and the guide’s expertise, you may also visit the Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Statues.
Sistine Chapel: Conclude your tour with a visit to the Sistine Chapel. Here, you will have ample time to marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including “The Creation of Adam” on the ceiling and “The Last Judgment” on the altar wall. Your guide will provide detailed commentary about these masterpieces before you enter, as speaking inside the chapel is restricted.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Headsets for clear audio during the tour
- Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Professional, licensed guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Dolcevita Discoveries.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Walking Directions: From the metro stop, it is a short walk to Via Vespasiano. Exit the station and head south on Viale Giulio Cesare, then turn right onto Via Vespasiano. The office will be on your right.
