As the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are one of the most visited places in Rome, if not the world, you will see there in all seasons crowds. In 2018, there were an average of 20,000 visitors daily.
No matter what weather conditions (sun or rain), who wants to go to the Vatican Museums, you have to queue for the ticket. Do not waste your time queuing at the museums' ticket office, which may take up to 3 hours on some days.[readmore]We offer you a way to skip this queue. In addition, you will also be provided with an audio guide and will be able to admire the world-famous frescoes and the incredible art collection at your own pace. This activity allows you to relax and enjoy your visit totally.
You will not have to queue for hours or be misguided at the museums. You can easily enter the museums and be guided by your audio guide. You will pass artworks by Raphael (I cartoni degli arazzi, La Trasfigurazione), Leonardo da Vinci (San Girolamo), Caravaggio (La deposizione di Cristo) or Giotto (Il tratico Stefaneschi). Take your time to enjoy the masterpieces and decide by your own if you would like to receive more information.
The Vatican Museums with the beautiful Sistine Chapel are located next to St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican Museums house works of inestimable value: sculptures, sarcophagi and mummies from Egypt, artworks by Caravaggio, Giotto, Leonardo, Perugino, Raphael, or Titian. In the Raphael's stanzas one can admire frescoes painted by the artist between 1508 and 1524.
The Sistine Chapel, world famous for its extraordinary design and venue for the conclave, was built between 1475 and 1481. It is a masterpiece by artists like Botticelli or Ghirlandaio. Michelangelo's hand is probably the most famous part of the unique ceiling vault. It was also Michelangelo who performed the Last Judgment on the wall behind the altar.
Read morePlease arrive at the Meeting point minimum 20 minutes before your Tour start time
We strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women