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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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Tours to Vatican Museums

FROM $54 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 $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

4.1

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $54 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 $50 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 $43 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 $141 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 $38 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

4.8

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $119 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

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Vatican Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Vatican Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel

4.3

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $70 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 $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour: Small Group with Breakfast Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour: Small Group with Breakfast

5.0

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms + Basilica Access Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms + Basilica Access

4.8

Duration: 3 hours

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By jackiem970

Crowded doesn’t begin to describe our experience. Buy your ticket in advance they said to avoid queues. We still had to queue to validate our tickets. After a considerable wait and getting nowhere.... more

Crowded doesn’t begin to describe our experience. Buy your ticket in advance they said to avoid queues. We still had to queue to validate our tickets. After a considerable wait and getting nowhere.... more »
By Navigator52388255429

Was very easy to book the tickets. We couldn't get the tickets elsewhere and didn't mind paying the extra cost at all. The handover of the tickets at the office was excellent and very...

Was very easy to book the tickets. We couldn't get the tickets elsewhere and didn't mind paying the extra cost at all. The handover of the tickets at the office was excellent and very... more »

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By Lennart Granzow

Way to crowded in august. We bought the lunch ticket which is a 19.5€ „full italian lunch“ and it was a complete joke. You get your meal in one way beverage in a big crowded food court without any windows. If you want to go there get your tickets online and be there early or pretty late.

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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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