Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour | Small Group Tour
Description
Explore the Vatican Museums with the insight of an expert art historian in this engaging and informative two-hour tour designed for curious minds and art lovers alike. With a small group format, you'll enjoy a more intimate and interactive experience, ideal for those seeking quality over quantity.
Follow your guide through the Vatican’s most iconic galleries, including the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps, where centuries of artistic heritage unfold through intricate frescoes, sculptures, and decorative marvels. Each room tells a story—not only of art, but of the culture, power, and vision that shaped it.
The highlight of your tour is the world-famous Sistine Chapel, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s monumental ceiling and his dramatic Last Judgment. Though the chapel must be visited in silence, your guide will prepare you in advance with fascinating commentary, so you can appreciate every symbolic and artistic detail as you stand beneath one of the greatest masterpieces in history.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, offering a focused yet unforgettable encounter with one of the world’s most remarkable collections of art.
Included
- Professional licensed art historian guide
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tickets
- Small group, max 20 participants
- Local taxes
Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- St. Peter's Basilica's entrance and guided tour
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes and clothes
- A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST BE covered for both men and women.
- IDs/Passports