Inside the Vatican: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (with reserved entrance and audio guide)
Approx: 3 hours
The Vatican Museums are considered among the most important in the world and a visit to them is a must for anyone traveling to Rome. Here, over the years, the Popes have gathered and preserved for future generations some of the greatest masterpieces of all time, and some of the most precious artefacts of the past. Initially, the Popes placed the art collections found in their palaces at the disposition of the public, for the good of culture. At the beginning of the 1500s, Julius II was the first to expose, in the Octagonal Courtyard, a selection of valuable ancient sculptures. At the end of the eighteenth century, at Clement XIV and Pius VI's initiative, the first organised artistic collection was opened to the public. From that time onwards, works continued to be added, resulting in a collection that covers a vast period of time in history, and a wide geographical scope, stretching from the world of ancient Egypt until today.
This tour allows you entrance to the Vatican to see the wonderful works of art that reside there today and you will have an audio guide that will lead you around and tell you the history of the museums. You will have reserved entrance and will have access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
* Please note, entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica requires appropriate attire. No shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders.
If you would like to book this tour or you would like us to arrange any customised tour for you, please call one of our dedicated team on 0844 993 4139 or Click here to send us an enquiry.
