VIP semi-private Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Accompanied by your expert art historian guide, you will be immersed into a thrilling adventure of history, masterpieces, and secrets that for millennia have been secured within the fortified walls of Vatican City. Learn about its ancient origins, how archaic pagan rituals were practiced on the Vatican Hill, and how later in Roman times the Apostle Peter was crucified by order of the Emperor Nero.
In the Vatican Museum you will see highlights of the immense art collection including classical sculptures, Renaissance tapestries, and the spectacular Gallery of the Maps. Deep inside the ancient papal palace you may be shocked to learn how two magnificent apartments bore witness to the worst pope and darkest moments of the Catholic church, but you will also be astounded by the beauty of Raphael’s legendary paintings which adorn some of those very walls.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
At the Sistine Chapel you will be awestruck as you gaze at Michelangelo’s Ceiling and Last Judgement. Absolute silence is required inside this place of worship, so your guide will have already explained what these masterpieces mean and why they are so celebrated. You will have also learnt about the papal conclave and the fabled moment when white smoke rises from a chimney on the Sistine Chapel roof, the sign that the cardinals have elected the new pope.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Next, is a short walk to your final stop, St. Peter’s Square. On the way you will marvel at the imposing fortified wall which surrounds the world’s smallest country and see the Swiss Guards on duty at the Vatican’s main gate. From the magnificent square you will also be able to admire the imposing St Peter’s Basilica, it will be closed by this time, but your guide will give you an introduction about its origins, history and what there is to see within.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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I had a good time with Jeb. He had so many knowledge and it was so interesting to listen to him about the history. I highly recommend the tour, you will be in good hands
I had a good time with Jeb. He had so many knowledge and it was so interesting to listen to him about the history. I highly recommend the tour, you will be in good handsWe had a tour in the Vatican museum with Jeb. It was enlighting. Jeb knowledge and the way he explained it was phenomenal
We had a tour in the Vatican museum with Jeb. It was enlighting. Jeb knowledge and the way he explained it was phenomenalJeb took us on a fantastic tour! He is super knowledgeable and answered all questions we had with ease. He also gave us some great restaurant recommendations. We would highly recommend this tour and Jeb to anyone wanting to go on a tour of the Vatican museums and the Sistine chapel.
Jeb took us on a fantastic tour! He is super knowledgeable and answered all questions we had with ease. He also gave us some great restaurant recommendations. We would highly recommend this tour and Jeb to anyone wanting to go on a tour of the Vatican museums and the Sistine chapel.Very knowledgable and patient with kids and large groups. We contacted him on short notice and he made it work even though there wasnt much time for planning
Very knowledgable and patient with kids and large groups. We contacted him on short notice and he made it work even though there wasnt much time for planningJust want to start off by saying I highly highly recommend taking this tour. One of the best highlights of my trip to Rome. I was in Rome for about a week and I went on many tours. I wanted to save the best tour for last so I chose Jeb’s Roman Safari tour. Let’s just say it did not disappoint. Je...
Just want to start off by saying I highly highly recommend taking this tour. One of the best highlights of my trip to Rome. I was in Rome for about a week and I went on many tours. I wanted to save the best tour for last so I chose Jeb’s Roman Safari tour. Let’s just say it did not disappoint. Jeb is a very funny guy and very likable. Knows a lot about the city and all the best local spots. During the tour, I was not only just learning about the amazing history of the museum/chapel, but also having fun as well. What a great way to end my trip in Rome. Thanks for this experience Jeb, I will never forget it.Jeb took me and my family on an amazing tour of the Vatican. His anecdotes, personal insights and enthusiasm were great. He made the Vatican alive. As a guide, his humour and knowledge of sculpture, painting and artistic techniques (I found out later that he is himself an artist) was eye-opening....
Jeb took me and my family on an amazing tour of the Vatican. His anecdotes, personal insights and enthusiasm were great. He made the Vatican alive. As a guide, his humour and knowledge of sculpture, painting and artistic techniques (I found out later that he is himself an artist) was eye-opening. He helped to make our trip to Rome extra-special and extra-memorable.