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Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St Peter’s Small Group Tour
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Description
Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect.
** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**
What's Included
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- All Fees and Taxes
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Tickets
- Small Group Size
- Expert English-Speaking Guide
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
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise during the booking process if any clients have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St Peter’s Small Group Tour
Incredible experience.
Scott_F
The artwork is incredible and our guide, Siriki, had a tremendous depth of knowledge of the history. Great experience.
Fantastic tour of Vatican Museums with Angela!
Beachlady1158
What an amazing tour we had with Through Eternity Tours! Communication prior was prompt and informative. The meeting spot was very clear in such busy area. Our guide was Angela and she was fantastic!!!!! We were in a group of 10, yet still had headsets so we could hear her perfectly. She introduced us to what we would see and then was a wealthy of information. I do not know how she did it- shared facts and stories for 3 straight hours- she was superb! She brought the pieces in the Vatican Museum to life, with background on the sculpturer/sculpture and painting/painter. It was fascinating. Before entering the Sistine Chapel we were told what we would see and interesting items to look for in the works, so we fully appreciated our time there. The museum is huge so be prepared for a lot of walking and steps. After the Sistine Chapel we were brought through the tour guide door and voila' we were in St Peters! Again Angela pointed out so many interesting items and facts. With Angela asaFantastic tour your guide you will learn so much and appreciate all you are seeing in the Vatican Museum tour.
Vatican Experience
Cruiser817776
So happy I did this once in a lifetime visit with a knowledgeable guide. Our guide had a depth of knowledge about art history as well as ancient history. I wouldn’t have gotten as much out of the tour without her. She also has a second talent of making sure we navigated the crowds without getting separated. No small feat! I highly recommend treating yourself to this small group tour.
Well worth the money
Lisa_P
Our guide was knowledgeable, timely, friendly and patient. His familiarity with the entry allowed us to bypass many lines and saved us time. This gave us more museum time. The entire visit was really enhanced because of our guide.
Worth it.
Thomas_P
Our guide, Simon, was terrific. Knowledgeable, polite respectful and moved us through and along. Excellent experience at an amazing site
Page last updated on October 30, 2024
