About this experience
There are 20,000 works on display in the Vatican Museums and exploring the 54 galleries alone can be overwhelming. So why not let our guide show you exactly where the masterpieces are? See the statue of Laocoön and His Sons, which was rediscovered on Rome’s Esquiline Hill in 1506. It depicts a scene from Virgil’s Aeneid in which Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons Antiphantes and Thymbraeus are attacked by sea serpents. In the same section of the museum stands the Apollo Belvedere, a portrayal of the ‘perfect male form’, according to the Romans. Admire Raphael’s famous frescos, considered some of the finest works of the High Renaissance, and wander through both the Gallery of Tapestries and the 323-foot-long Gallery of Maps.
Gaze at the Sistine Chapel and the most famous ceiling the world. Michelangelo spent four years painting over 5,000 square feet of frescos on the ceiling, but the central panels, which depict the Book of Genesis, are the most famous.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 20 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 20 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Skip the line tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Not included
- Gratuites
- Skip the line to the security check
Itinerary and highlights
Our guide will guide you throughout the most important highlights of the Vatican Museums.
Admire the world famous Sisitine Chapel and all the artwork
Meeting and pickup information
- Our staff member will be waiting next to the Caffè Vaticano. They will be holding a sign with the Viator logo.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RomAbout Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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