Raphael's Rooms Tours and Tickets

Experience the Vatican's treasure trove of artistic masterpieces and sacred relics on a private 3-hour tour. With so much to see, the Vatican can be overwhelming, but your private guide will whisk you to the front of the long lines and directly to the most important and awe-inspiring pieces in the immense collection. See highlights including the Raphael Rooms, the Octagonal Courtyard and the magnificent Sistine Chapel while learning the legends behind the art. You'll also get direct, skip-the-line access to the interior of St Peter's Basilica.

Not many people can say they've spent time in the Sistine Chapel alone - until now. This first-ever experience, only available throughand TripAdvisor, grants you entry into the Vatican Museums with the clavigero (key keeper), a staff member with the privilege of opening the doors to the Vatican Museums and its galleries, at least an hour before standard early access tours. You and your small group get to see the Gallery of Maps and Raphael's Rooms as the lights are switched on - something never before witnessed by the public - and enjoy a rare guided visit inside the Sistine Chapel. Breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard is an added bonus.

Discover Vatican City with a guide and skip-the-line access, including the Vatican Museums, St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Home to the world's largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about Raphael's Rooms, the Michelangelo frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the "˜La Pietà' sculpture in St Peter's Basilica and more. Choose from several start times or upgrade to a small-group tour with just 12 people. The Entrance fee (not included) is payable on the day of your tour.Important: Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums are NOT included and will be provided by the agency at an additional cost (on the spot).

Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum's immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don't miss a word of your guide's commentary. At the end of the tour, gain direct entrance to the magnificent interior of St Peter's Basilica.

Join this visit to see the highlights of the Vatican: Raphael's Rooms;  the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries; the Basilica of Saint Peter; collections of Ancient Roman and Greek statues and of course the famous Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo frescos. Avoid big groups and enjoy a skip the line semi-private tour for 10 people maximum, this is a wonderful, comprehensive half-day tour with a top-rated and very knowledgeable guide.

Skip the lengthy lines and enjoy VIP access to the Vatican Museum's many works of art on this private, guided, 3.5-hour tour. Hear the stories that bring the art to life. Visit the Vatican Pinacoteca art gallery; the Chiaramonti Museum, and a collection of Roman busts and statues. Also, see Raphael's Rooms, four interconnected rooms with frescoes painted by Renaissance artist Raphael and the Gallery of Tapestries. Visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's famous "Creation of Adam" painting, plus St. Peter's Basilica and more.

Spend three hours perusing some of the most iconic pieces of art in the world at the Vatican Museums on this guided tour. Skip the line to purchase your entrance tickets, and then admire artwork from Raphael, Bernini, and Michelangelo, among other greats. See the Raphael Rooms, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel as you dive deep into the history and culture of past times.

If you're in Rome between May and October, don't miss this Vatican night tour, which takes place only on Fridays. With a knowledgeable guide, tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at night, when you can admire the revered collection of art without the larger daytime crowds. Visit the Gallery of Maps and Raphael's Rooms, and see the Michelangelo masterpieces that cover the Sistine Chapel's famous frescoed ceiling.

Vatican City ranks among UNESCO-listed Rome's most popular sites of interest, but the long queues and heavy sense of history can be a little overwhelming for kids. During this family-friendly morning or afternoon tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and visit the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters' Basilica. With your engaging guide to lead the way, find the fun in the Vatican's beautiful Renaissance artworks and treasures.

Experience treasures of one of the world's greatest art collections and churches on a guided, 3-hour tour of Vatican City highlights. Avoid waiting in the long entrance queues with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, where an art historian guide will lead you directly to the sprawling galleries' most important pieces, including Michelangelo's frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel. Admire the seat of the Holy See in St Peter's Square, then step inside St Peter's Basilica for an interior tour of the glittering spiritual icon.

See the highlights of Vatican City with this skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to the incomparable Vatican Museums"”home to one of the most extensive and impressive art collections in the world. Peruse the Gallery of Tapestries, admire the incredible sculptures with the Museo Pio Clementino and take in the incomparable frescos of the Sistine Chapel. Afterward embark on a guided tour of St Peter's Basilica, a work of art in itself.

Skip the long lines to the Vatican Museums of Rome on a 3-hour tour with an expert guide. Venture to see one of the world's most renowned art collections and get an introduction to the Raphael Rooms, St Peter's Basilica, Gallery of Tapestries and Michelangelo's stunning Sistine Chapel, including the Octagonal Courtyard. You'll slip past the crowds and hear informative commentary from an art historian. Numbers are limited to 12 participants for a small-group experience; entrance fees not included.

Avoid the lines and wait times when visiting Vatican City on this guided walking tour. It includes must-see attractions like the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's work, and St. Peter's Basilica. (Please note that the Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica maintain a strict dress code year round.) Participants receive headphones to hear the guide clearly and enjoy fast-track entry into the sites.