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Vatican Museums, Vatican City

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#1 of 340 in Museums in Lazio

Must see · Art Museum · Religious Site

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The easiest way to experience Vatican Museums, featuring an outstanding collection of fine art, is by joining a guided tour. These museums display works from an immense collection that the Roman Catholic church built up over several centuries. You can see some of the most renowned Classical sculptures in the world, as well as numerous Renaissance art masterpieces. Founded in the early 16th century by Pope Julius II, the museums contain 54 galleries. The last stop and a highlight of every tour is the Sistine Chapel, featuring the world-famous ceiling decorated by Michelangelo. You are not required to join a tour, but the collection is spread over an area of nearly 15 km (9 mi), so it's highly recommended. Look online beforehand to choose from many different tour options. Make Vatican Museums part of your personalized Vatican City itinerary using our Vatican City day trip planning site.

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FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour Small Group Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

4.6

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael rooms Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael rooms

4.1

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $76 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi-Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour Semi-Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

4.7

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

4.8

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour

4.7

Duration: 2 hours

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FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

4.2

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $136 BOOK WITH VIATOR Exclusive Early Access Vatican Semi Private Tour | with Private Option Exclusive Early Access Vatican Semi Private Tour | with Private Option

5.0

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access

4.7

Duration: 2 to 4 hours

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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sistine Chapel First Entry Experience with Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel First Entry Experience with Vatican Museums

4.6

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Vatican Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Vatican Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel

4.2

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour: Small Group with Breakfast Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour: Small Group with Breakfast

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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4.6

By diogoa170

It was a good experience, with fast track to go in. Only missing the audio guide to help us on the different spots

It was a good experience, with fast track to go in. Only missing the audio guide to help us on the different spots more »
By 0anaVlc

At first i was a little shy in getting the tickets as i never bought through headout but it was well organized and trustworthy. At the museum was amazing and will return for sure as there are so many.... more

At first i was a little shy in getting the tickets as i never bought through headout but it was well organized and trustworthy. At the museum was amazing and will return for sure as there are so many.... more »

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By Bhanu Pratap Singh

Extremely awesome. It is just the heat that was the culprit otherwise totally worth it. Only if they can create more washroom there won't be long lines for the wait, especially for the ladies. The various galleries were awesome showing the epitome of excellence in art and finally when you arrive at the Sistine Chapel, that's a sight to behold and absorb it as much as you can with your eyes, because you know that you're gonna cherish this memory for always.

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By ali sarhan

Its a must to visit if you are in Rome. Get your skip the line ticket and head to the museum immediately. You will spend 3 to 5 hours at least and u wont feel the time passing. It will always be busy but you can enjoy it anyway. Its just so big so you better understand where are you going and ready a bit earlier to your visit

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