Guided Visit of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Uncover the beauty and history of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour, perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts. Explore the Vatican’s vast collection of classical sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and ancient artifacts as your expert guide brings the stories behind these treasures to life.
Your journey culminates with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam and Last Judgment. This tour offers a fascinating and enriching experience of one of the world’s most revered cultural landmarks.
Book today and embark on an unforgettable Vatican adventure!
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What's included in Guided Visit of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums where you’ll explore a stunning collection of classical sculptures, Renaissance art, and religious treasures. Your expert guide will provide insight into the history and significance of the museum's most famous pieces.
Sistine Chapel
Last stop is the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll be immersed in Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the renowned Creation of Adam and Last Judgment. Let your guide enrich your experience with fascinating details about this iconic masterpiece.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Expert Guide
- Vatican Museums official headsets
- Skip-the-line access
- St. Peter's Basilica entry
- Transportation to/from the Vatican
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- Please note that the tickets for this tour is from the queue and not skip the line
- Due to the rules inside the Sistine Chapel, guides are not permitted to speak. As a result, the guide will provide an explanation of the Sistine Chapel's significance and its artwork while the group is in the queue to enter the Vatican Museums. The guide will still accompany you inside the Sistine Chapel, but no further commentary can be given once inside.
- During Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel may close without prior notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be provided for such closures.
- Please be aware that this tour is not wheelchair or scooter accessible due to the presence of numerous stairs throughout the museums. Unfortunately, there are no elevators available for use.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet our guide / coordinator at the square in Via VIttor Pisani 6/8 with a Wanderwise sign.
End Points
- Convenient Location: Our tour ends near the Vatican Museums, making it easy to continue your exploration or catch a metro or taxi.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Important: On the day of the tour, there is no ticket redemption point. Please make your way to the meeting point at Via Vittor Pisani 6/8 and arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts. Look for our WAWI staff holding a flag to meet you and begin your Vatican tour