VVatican Museums Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Guided Tour Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel – Guided Tour with Priority Access to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Join us on an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most extraordinary museum complexes: the Vatican Museums. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore a curated selection of the most iconic and captivating highlights of this vast artistic and cultural heritage.
Modern Bramante Spiral Staircase
The tour begins with a stop at the stunning Modern Bramante Spiral Staircase, a striking double-helix structure and a perfect spot for memorable photos.
Pinecone Courtyard.
You’ll then enter the scenic Pinecone Courtyard. The Pinacone Courtyard is dominated by a massive bronze pinecone—an ancient symbol of fertility.
Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere.
Inside the Pio-Clementine Museum, you’ll admire classical sculptures such as the renowned Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere. They are exceptional examples of Greco-Roman art.
Gallery of Tapestries.
Next, stroll through the Gallery of Tapestries, featuring exquisite works woven in Brussels based on Raphael’s designs.
Gallery of Maps.
Continue through the impressive Gallery of Maps, a corridor adorned with stunning 16th-century frescoes that illustrate the geography of Italy in great detail.
Raphael Rooms.
You’ll then enter the famous Raphael Rooms, masterpieces of Renaissance painting, including the celebrated School of Athens.
Borgia Apartments
The tour also takes you into the fascinating Borgia Apartments, six lavishly frescoed rooms commissioned by Pope Alexander VI and painted by Pinturicchio, blending Christian symbolism with classical influences.
Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Housed within these rooms is part of the Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, featuring over 8,000 works by masters such as Van Gogh, Chagall, Dalí, and Matisse—offering a rare dialogue between faith and modern artistic expression.
Sistine Chapel.
The experience culminates with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s world-famous frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam and the powerful Last Judgment. Your guide will explain their historical, spiritual, and artistic significance.
Direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica.
The tour ends with direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica, bypassing the long external lines—allowing you to continue your visit in one of Christianity’s most sacred and awe-inspiring places. (Note that the Basilica visit with the licensed tour guide is optional).
Join us on an unforgettable journey!
A curated selection of the most iconic and captivating highlights of this vast artistic and cultural heritage.
One of the world’s most extraordinary museum complexes.
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