Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Sunday Tour
Enjoy the Vatican Museums on this special Sunday tour! While skipping the line isn’t possible for anyone on this day, the good news is that your guide is Mike, a 20-year Vatican tour veteran. As an American, he’s easy to understand and brings history to life with fun, engaging stories. This tour is perfect for those who want to explore the Vatican on a budget without missing out on expert insights and a great time. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Sunday Tour
What's included in Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Sunday Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Discover the Vatican Museums Begin in the Courtyard of the Pine Cone, with its massive bronze sculpture and a view of St. Peter’s Basilica. Admire masterpieces like the Statue of Perseus, the Apollo Belvedere, and the dramatic Laocoön and His Sons. Explore the grand Sala Rotonda and the Greek Cross Room before walking through the ornate Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the stunning Gallery of the Maps—a journey through history, art, and architecture.
Sistine Chapel
The Majesty of the Sistine Chapel Step into the Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican. Gaze up at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling, where scenes like The Creation of Adam unfold with stunning detail. Behind the altar, the powerful Last Judgment covers the entire wall, depicting souls rising to heaven and falling to damnation. Surrounding frescoes by Botticelli, Perugino, and others complete this sacred masterpiece. More than art, the chapel is a place of history, spirituality, and unparalleled beauty.
Inclusions
- Tour radios are included for tours over 7 people
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is at a bar with “ESPRESSO” written outside. You will find Mike there. The location offers various seating options, including outdoor seating, where you can enjoy a coffee, tea, or any other refreshment.
End Points
- We end the tour right before going into the Sistine chapel as tour guide are not alllowed to speak. (It will have been explained already)
