Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Multiple galleries of classical and Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the famous Sistine Chapel frescoes.
About Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Italy
Located in Vatican City, the Vatican Museums house an extensive collection of artistic masterpieces, including works by Raphael, Caravaggio, and ancient Roman sculptures. Marvel at the intricate beauty of the Raphael Rooms and the Gallery of Maps. Plan to visit early to minimise waiting times and crowds. The Sistine Chapel, well-known for Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment, is a spiritual and artistic centrepiece.
Ways to experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel:
– Best experienced with a private guide dedicated to only you and your travel companions
– Keep costs down on a small group walking tour with numbers limited to under 20 people
– Take a private behind-the-scenes tour to walk a secret passageway to the Niccoline Chapel and descend the iconic Bramante Staircase winding around the Vatican’s spine
– Pair with a visit to the Vatican Gardens, a short shuttle bus ride from the museums
– For an elevated experience, book a private Clavigero (keymaster) tour to enter as the Vatican is opened up, well before the general public have access
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