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Vatican Museums, Vatican City

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#1 of 335 in Museums in Lazio
Must see · Art Museum · Religious Site
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 Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
4.6
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael rooms
4.2
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small-Group Tour
4.2
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sistine Chapel First Entry Experience with Vatican Museums
4.6
Duration: 1 to 4 hours
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Vatican Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica
3.8
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Exclusive Early Access Vatican Semi Private Tour | with Private Option
4.8
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour
4.3
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entrance Tickets
4.4
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
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FROM $117 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fast- track- entry ticket to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel
3.3
Duration: 3 hours
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  • By SabinaB194
    Massimo and the whole team did a fantastic job!! They are extremely organised, friendly and helpful! Fantastic experience!! Recommend!!  more »
  • By Michele L
    The art was good. Honestly just went for the Sistene ceiling but was drawn to the other art that was there.  more »
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  • By vijay buddhu
    Amazing place to visit if in Rome. The art is breathtaking by so many of the greats of the classical era. You can spend days discovering new art at the Vatican no problem. I only went for half a day and felt it was barely enough to just scratch the surface of the Vatican. So much history is here and it is spectacular. Stepping into the sistine chapel is a truly surreal experience as you dive into the artwork that resides On the walls and ceilings. Definitely a must do if in Rome.
  • By Michael Flowitt
    Mind blowing and extensive. You will get overwhelmed very quickly in here. Take your time research some items you really want to see and focus on those. Do not try and see it all in one visit. Too many wonderful things to see. From the rooms themselves to the art and tapestries it really is an incredible collection.
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