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Afternoon Vatican Museums Tour With Sistine Chapel
Rome
Overview
See the stunning Sistine Chapel and the highlights of the Vatican Museums after the crowds have left for the day on this guided tour with entry three hours before closing time. Your small group will be accompanied by an expert guide as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, and finally Michelangelo's masterwork in the Sistine Chapel in relative peace and quiet.
What's Included
- Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Local English-speaking guide
- Small groups of 15 people or fewer
- Headsets
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact our Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The Vatican policy insists that guests cover their shoulders and knees inside the Museums and Basilica at all times
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Afternoon Vatican Museums Tour With Sistine Chapel
Good overview of the Vatican
Nirav_S
This was a thorough tour of the Vatican museum and the Sistine chapels. Our tour guide was Hillary and she provided a good overview of both sites. At times, I felt that the tour was rushed, but that was mainly because of the museum staff, not the tour guide.
Disappointed, Skip the Tour
Anna D
Booked this as a way to see the Vatican Museum during our honeymoon. We were very disappointed in the tour - you would be better off doing the museum on your own. The tour consisted only of the statues and ancient marbles, tapestries and the Sistine Chapel - that’s it. While our guide was knowledgeable, the tour didn’t start for almost an hour past the meeting time, which dramatically cut into our time in the museum. Because we had to wait so long for bathroom breaks of others on the tour, most places in the museum were open only for a short time once we got in. The tour guide completely skipped the Raphael Rooms with no mention (which is listed on the tour as a site visited). What we saw was so limited compared to what is in the museum and we had no time to see other sites within the museum. Had I known I would’ve skipped the tour entirely and gone on our own thru the museum since there is so much we will now not see during our stay in Rome.
More insights please
Marianna_L
For the price I was expecting a tour guide with more insights to share. More then “In that room there are many important works of art of great importance” . He told a few stories but I was expecting more. And not reading information right out of the pamphlet word for word!!! Come on!!!
This tour is a must!!
konstantinal528
This tour was great! Ferdinando, our tour guide was amazing, he's very knowledgeable and his love for history and archaeology was prominent! He went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. Do not hesitate to book this tour, it's a must!
Not to be missed
Z120FBgrahamr
The closing time Vatican Museums Tour was well worth while. Kylie, our guide, was exceptional. She really made it a great experience with not only her immense knowledge and enthusiasm, but also how she seamlessly guided our group through the crowds with care, patience and efficiency. Whilst it still seemed busy to us, earlier in the day is apparently far more crowded, so the closing time tour is a worthwhile option.
